Democrats pick candidates for key districts in the battle for the House
Democrats are selecting candidates for crucial congressional districts in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 elections. Four key districts are pivotal for Democrats to gain the three seats needed to regain control of the House. Notable candidates include Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, both vying for competitive races against Republican incumbents.
- ▪Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie has won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District.
- ▪Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti ran unopposed in the 8th District and will face Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
- ▪The 7th District features a crowded primary with prominent Democrats competing to challenge Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
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2026 ElectionDemocrats pick candidates for key districts in the battle for the HouseFour districts in Pennsylvania will play an outsized role in deciding the majority next year, as Democrats seek a net gain of three seats needed to flip the chamber.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in Scranton, Pa., in 2024.Matt Rourke / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 8:42 PM EDTBy Ben KamisarBucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie has won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, NBC News projects — the first contested result in key Pennsylvania races that could decide control of the House.
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