2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 5th 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.

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Who is running in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic) and Nick Manganaro (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Mary Gay Scanlon votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts, and she votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills 13. She also voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension 5. Nick Manganaro supports raising inflation-adjusted incomes by welcoming high value-added manufacturers and jobs to combat inflation and improve affordability, and he supports ICE and Customs and Border Protection efforts to remove criminals and reduce fentanyl, opposing opposition to law enforcement enforcement of immigration laws 24. He also supports funding current military operations to seek peaceful resolutions and hopes for quick negotiated settlements to avoid prolonged conflicts 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMary Gay ScanlonDemocraticNick ManganaroRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Scanlon votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Manganaro supports raising inflation-adjusted incomes by welcoming high value-added manufacturers and jobs to combat inflation and improve affordability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Mary Gay Scanlon votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 1. Nick Manganaro supports raising inflation-adjusted incomes by welcoming high value-added manufacturers and jobs to combat inflation and improve affordability 2.
Healthcare

Scanlon votes yea on rural care and early act reauthorization but nay on Medicaid harm, premium reduction, and support for patients acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Scanlon votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Scanlon votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Manganaro supports ICE and Customs and Border Protection efforts to remove criminals and reduce fentanyl, opposing opposition to law enforcement enforcement of immigration laws.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Mary Gay Scanlon votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills 1. Nick Manganaro supports ICE and Customs and Border Protection efforts to remove criminals and reduce fentanyl, opposing opposition to law enforcement enforcement of immigration laws 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Scanlon votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Scanlon votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Scanlon votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Manganaro supports funding current military operations to seek peaceful resolutions but hopes for quick negotiated settlements to avoid prolonged conflicts.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Mary Gay Scanlon voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA extension 1. Nick Manganaro supports funding current military operations to seek peaceful resolutions and hopes for quick negotiated settlements to avoid prolonged conflicts 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Mary Gay Scanlon votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Nick Manganaro supports raising inflation-adjusted incomes by welcoming high value-added manufacturers and jobs to combat inflation and improve affordability.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Mary Gay Scanlon votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills. Nick Manganaro supports ICE and Customs and Border Protection efforts to remove criminals and reduce fentanyl, opposing opposition to law enforcement enforcement of immigration laws.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Mary Gay Scanlon voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA extension. Nick Manganaro supports funding current military operations to seek peaceful resolutions and hopes for quick negotiated settlements to avoid prolonged conflicts.