2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 9th 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 9th Congressional District in 2026?

Dan Meuser (Republican) and Rachel Wallace (Democratic).

  • Dan MeuserRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Dan Meuser's sponsored bills →
  • Rachel WallaceDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Dan Meuser supports reducing regulations and extending the Trump Tax Cuts to grow the economy and votes yea on bills supporting small business and financial protections 12. He also supports securing the border by stopping illegal immigration and votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement bills while voting nay on a national emergency resolution 67. Rachel Wallace supports creating stable, good-paying jobs and protecting union rights 3. She opposes the federal plan to convert a Tremont Township warehouse into an immigration detention center 8.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDan MeuserRepublicanRachel WallaceDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Meuser supports reducing regulations, promoting free-market policies, fostering job creation, and extending the Trump Tax Cuts to grow the economy and help American workers and businesses thrive.

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

Dan Meuser votes yea on multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace supports creating stable, good-paying jobs, funding trade and technical schools, protecting union rights, and supporting small businesses and farmers.

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

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Dan Meuser supports reducing regulations, promoting free-market policies, fostering job creation, and extending the Trump Tax Cuts to grow the economy and help American workers and businesses thrive 1. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation 2. Rachel Wallace supports creating stable, good-paying jobs, funding trade and technical schools, protecting union rights, and supporting small businesses and farmers 3.
Healthcare

Dan Meuser votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, and lowering premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace supports lowering healthcare costs, simplifying the system, and holding insurance companies accountable for high costs.

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

Where they differ on Healthcare: Dan Meuser votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, and lowering premiums 1. Rachel Wallace supports lowering healthcare costs, simplifying the system, and holding insurance companies accountable for high costs 2.
Immigration

Meuser supports securing the border by stopping illegal immigration, drugs, and human trafficking, reimplementing Remain in Mexico, ending Catch and Release, and providing resources to Border Patrol agents.

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

Dan Meuser votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace opposes the federal government's plan to convert a Tremont Township warehouse into an immigration detention center.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Dan Meuser supports securing the border by stopping illegal immigration, drugs, and human trafficking, reimplementing Remain in Mexico, ending Catch and Release, and providing resources to Border Patrol agents 1. He votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Rachel Wallace opposes the federal government's plan to convert a Tremont Township warehouse into an immigration detention center 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Meuser supports funding fire departments and cracking down on predatory online scammers to enhance public safety.

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

Dan Meuser votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, veterans' rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace supports funding volunteer fire companies for equipment and holding private equity firms accountable for industry consolidation.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Dan Meuser supports funding fire departments and cracking down on predatory online scammers to enhance public safety 1. He votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, veterans' rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions 2. Rachel Wallace supports funding volunteer fire companies for equipment and holding private equity firms accountable for industry consolidation 3.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Meuser introduced a three-bill legislative package aimed at fiscal responsibility, increasing transparency, accountability, and controlling government spending.

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

Dan Meuser votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Meuser supports domestic energy exploration and production, especially clean Pennsylvania natural gas, to lower costs, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.

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

Dan Meuser votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace supports local control and transparency over AI data centers and legislation to ensure local union workers are hired for approved centers.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Dan Meuser supports domestic energy exploration and production, emphasizing clean Pennsylvania natural gas to lower costs, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries 1. He votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice 2. Rachel Wallace supports local control and transparency over AI data centers and legislation to ensure local union workers are hired for approved centers 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Meuser supports rebuilding the military to maintain strength, refocusing on war-fighting capabilities, and ending political agendas in the armed forces.

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

Dan Meuser votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Wallace supports bipartisan efforts for Congress to authorize any wars that put troops in harm’s way and to keep government open.

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

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Dan Meuser supports rebuilding the military to maintain strength, refocusing on war-fighting capabilities, and ending political agendas in the armed forces 1. He voted nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming 2. Rachel Wallace supports bipartisan efforts for Congress to authorize any wars that put troops in harm’s way and to keep government open 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Dan Meuser supports reducing regulations, promoting free-market policies, fostering job creation, and extending the Trump Tax Cuts to grow the economy and help American workers and businesses thrive. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation. Rachel Wallace supports creating stable, good-paying jobs, funding trade and technical schools, protecting union rights, and supporting small businesses and farmers.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Dan Meuser votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, and lowering premiums. Rachel Wallace supports lowering healthcare costs, simplifying the system, and holding insurance companies accountable for high costs.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Dan Meuser supports securing the border by stopping illegal immigration, drugs, and human trafficking, reimplementing Remain in Mexico, ending Catch and Release, and providing resources to Border Patrol agents. He votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution. Rachel Wallace opposes the federal government's plan to convert a Tremont Township warehouse into an immigration detention center.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Dan Meuser supports funding fire departments and cracking down on predatory online scammers to enhance public safety. He votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, veterans' rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions. Rachel Wallace supports funding volunteer fire companies for equipment and holding private equity firms accountable for industry consolidation.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Dan Meuser supports domestic energy exploration and production, emphasizing clean Pennsylvania natural gas to lower costs, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries. He votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice. Rachel Wallace supports local control and transparency over AI data centers and legislation to ensure local union workers are hired for approved centers.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Dan Meuser supports rebuilding the military to maintain strength, refocusing on war-fighting capabilities, and ending political agendas in the armed forces. He voted nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming. Rachel Wallace supports bipartisan efforts for Congress to authorize any wars that put troops in harm’s way and to keep government open.