2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Pennsylvania congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Madeleine Dean (Democratic) and Aurora Stuski (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Madeleine Dean supports lowering costs for families and businesses, bolstering American manufacturing, infrastructure, and education funding, and opposes massive tax cuts for the wealthy 1. She advocates for universal, affordable, high-quality healthcare, protecting pre-existing conditions, and defends Medicare and Social Security 45. Aurora Stuski supports fighting inflationary spending, backing small businesses, and making it easier for families to get ahead to strengthen the local economy 3. She opposes Regulation 10-242, arguing it grants open-ended power to restrict liberty and access sensitive medical records without clear limits or accountability 7.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMadeleine DeanDemocraticAurora StuskiRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Dean fights to lower costs for families and businesses, supports bolstering American manufacturing, infrastructure investment, education funding, and opposes massive tax cuts for the wealthy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski supports fighting inflationary spending, backing small businesses, and making it easier for families to get ahead to strengthen the local economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Madeleine Dean fights to lower costs for families and businesses, supports bolstering American manufacturing, infrastructure investment, education funding, and opposes massive tax cuts for the wealthy 1. She votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases 2. Aurora Stuski supports fighting inflationary spending, backing small businesses, and making it easier for families to get ahead to strengthen the local economy 3.
Healthcare

Dean supports affordable, accessible, quality healthcare as a right and advocates for universal healthcare, protecting pre-existing conditions, and defending Medicare and Social Security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean supports universal, affordable high-quality healthcare for all Americans.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes yea on reauthorization acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on lowering health care premiums for all Americans.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski opposes Regulation 10-242 as written, arguing it grants open-ended power to restrict liberty and access sensitive medical records without clear limits or accountability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Madeleine Dean supports affordable, accessible, quality healthcare as a right and advocates for universal healthcare, protecting pre-existing conditions, and defending Medicare and Social Security 1. She also supports universal, affordable high-quality healthcare for all Americans 2. Dean voted yea on reauthorization acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on lowering health care premiums for all Americans 3. Aurora Stuski opposes Regulation 10-242, arguing it grants open-ended power to restrict liberty and access sensitive medical records without clear limits or accountability 4.
Immigration

Dean supports a strong legal immigration system and humane treatment for anyone seeking citizenship.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski supports enforcing immigration law, stopping trafficking, and prioritizing Pennsylvania’s security through secure borders.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Madeleine Dean supports a strong legal immigration system and humane treatment for anyone seeking citizenship 1. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President 2. Aurora Stuski supports enforcing immigration law, stopping trafficking, and prioritizing Pennsylvania’s security through secure borders 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Dean treats gun violence as a public health crisis and supports universal background checks, banning bump stocks, extreme risk protection orders, and legislation to prevent undetectable plastic guns.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean advocates for stronger gun violence prevention laws including universal background checks and limits on undetectable firearms.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski backs law enforcement, supports prosecuting violent crime, and advocates protecting neighborhoods and local schools for safer communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Madeleine Dean treats gun violence as a public health crisis and supports universal background checks, banning bump stocks, extreme risk protection orders, and legislation to prevent undetectable plastic guns 12. She votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions 3. Aurora Stuski backs law enforcement, supports prosecuting violent crime, and advocates protecting neighborhoods and local schools for safer communities 4.
Abortion

Dean supports a woman’s right to choose and stands unequivocally with women in their right to control their own bodies, advocating for safe, accessible, quality reproductive health.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Dean votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and several appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski demands government accountability, opposes waste, and wants government to answer to the public to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Madeleine Dean voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and several appropriations acts 1. Aurora Stuski demands government accountability, opposes waste, and wants government to answer to the public to ensure fiscal responsibility 2.
Energy & Environment

Dean supports environmental stewardship, combating climate change, clean water initiatives, and protecting natural resources.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and marine conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski believes communities deserve a voice in growth, opposing unchecked expansion of data centers due to concerns about land use, energy demand, and quality of life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Madeleine Dean supports environmental stewardship, combating climate change, clean water initiatives, and protecting natural resources 1. She voted yea on diesel emissions reduction and marine conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts 2. Aurora Stuski believes communities deserve a voice in growth and opposes unchecked expansion of data centers due to concerns about land use, energy demand, and quality of life 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Dean supports maintaining a strong relationship between the United States and Israel.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean supports full support for military personnel during and after their service.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Dean votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stuski states the U.S. government’s first responsibility is to protect Americans and supports a foreign policy that defends national security and maintains responsible alliances.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Madeleine Dean supports maintaining a strong relationship between the United States and Israel 1 and advocates for full support for military personnel during and after their service 2. She voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments acts 3. Aurora Stuski states the U.S. government’s first responsibility is to protect Americans and supports a foreign policy that defends national security and maintains responsible alliances 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Madeleine Dean fights to lower costs for families and businesses, supports bolstering American manufacturing, infrastructure investment, education funding, and opposes massive tax cuts for the wealthy. She votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases. Aurora Stuski supports fighting inflationary spending, backing small businesses, and making it easier for families to get ahead to strengthen the local economy.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Madeleine Dean supports affordable, accessible, quality healthcare as a right and advocates for universal healthcare, protecting pre-existing conditions, and defending Medicare and Social Security. She also supports universal, affordable high-quality healthcare for all Americans. Dean voted yea on reauthorization acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on lowering health care premiums for all Americans. Aurora Stuski opposes Regulation 10-242, arguing it grants open-ended power to restrict liberty and access sensitive medical records without clear limits or accountability.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Madeleine Dean supports a strong legal immigration system and humane treatment for anyone seeking citizenship. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President. Aurora Stuski supports enforcing immigration law, stopping trafficking, and prioritizing Pennsylvania’s security through secure borders.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Madeleine Dean treats gun violence as a public health crisis and supports universal background checks, banning bump stocks, extreme risk protection orders, and legislation to prevent undetectable plastic guns. She votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions. Aurora Stuski backs law enforcement, supports prosecuting violent crime, and advocates protecting neighborhoods and local schools for safer communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Madeleine Dean voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and several appropriations acts. Aurora Stuski demands government accountability, opposes waste, and wants government to answer to the public to ensure fiscal responsibility.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Madeleine Dean supports environmental stewardship, combating climate change, clean water initiatives, and protecting natural resources. She voted yea on diesel emissions reduction and marine conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts. Aurora Stuski believes communities deserve a voice in growth and opposes unchecked expansion of data centers due to concerns about land use, energy demand, and quality of life.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Madeleine Dean supports maintaining a strong relationship between the United States and Israel and advocates for full support for military personnel during and after their service. She voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments acts. Aurora Stuski states the U.S. government’s first responsibility is to protect Americans and supports a foreign policy that defends national security and maintains responsible alliances.