2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 6th 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 6th Congressional District in 2026?

Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic) and Martin Young (Republican).

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Martin Young supports targeted healthcare reform guaranteeing coverage for children, young adults up to 23, and expectant mothers, aiming to lower costs without raising taxes or adding bureaucracy, and backs an all-of-the-above energy approach using natural gas, nuclear, and renewables to lower costs and create jobs without mandates that ignore real-world consequences 13. Chrissy Houlahan votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention, and votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueChrissy HoulahanDemocraticMartin YoungRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Houlahan votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

Houlahan votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Young supports targeted healthcare reform that guarantees coverage for children, young adults up to 23, and expectant mothers, aiming to lower costs and improve outcomes without raising taxes or adding bureaucracy.

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

Where they differ on Healthcare: Martin Young supports targeted healthcare reform that guarantees coverage for children, young adults up to 23, and expectant mothers, aiming to lower costs and improve outcomes without raising taxes or adding bureaucracy 1. Chrissy Houlahan votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention 2.
Immigration

Houlahan votes nay on secure America, deporting fraudsters, illegal entry, and DC immigration compliance acts, but yea on BOWOW Act and national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Houlahan votes yea on acts enhancing guard, prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy in purchases and veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Houlahan votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, national security, and agriculture appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Houlahan votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Young supports an all-of-the-above energy approach using natural gas, nuclear, and responsible renewables to lower costs, create jobs, and maintain reliable energy without mandates that ignore real-world consequences.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Martin Young supports an all-of-the-above energy approach using natural gas, nuclear, and responsible renewables to lower costs, create jobs, and maintain reliable energy without mandates that ignore real-world consequences 1. Chrissy Houlahan votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Young supports rebuilding military strength to deter aggression, confronting threats like China, ending wasteful spending, and enhancing care and job opportunities for veterans and service members.

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

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Martin Young supports rebuilding military strength to deter aggression, confronting threats like China, ending wasteful spending, and enhancing care and job opportunities for veterans and service members 1. Chrissy Houlahan voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and veterans clinic naming, but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments acts 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Martin Young supports targeted healthcare reform that guarantees coverage for children, young adults up to 23, and expectant mothers, aiming to lower costs and improve outcomes without raising taxes or adding bureaucracy. Chrissy Houlahan votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Martin Young supports an all-of-the-above energy approach using natural gas, nuclear, and responsible renewables to lower costs, create jobs, and maintain reliable energy without mandates that ignore real-world consequences. Chrissy Houlahan votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Martin Young supports rebuilding military strength to deter aggression, confronting threats like China, ending wasteful spending, and enhancing care and job opportunities for veterans and service members. Chrissy Houlahan voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and veterans clinic naming, but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments acts.