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Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

R Republican nominee for U.S. House, PA-08

Representative since 2025

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On the ballot: Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 128,714 votes (45.5%) · 2 of 2
The race: Everyone running for PA-08 · Compare Bresnahan, with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Border
Economy
Social Security & Medicare
Public Safety
Jobs and the Economy
Read all 6 in their words
In Congress: Representative since 2025 · votes with their party 95% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-5546
Money: $6.5M raised, $5.8M spent, $732.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 32% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 50% from Pennsylvania · largest committee giver LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC, $15K
Outside groups: $1.3M supporting, $8.4M opposing Bresnahan,
Backed by: Amalgamated Transit Union – National · American Federation of Government Employees – National · American Federation of Government Employees District 3 and 49 more. As the campaign lists them
Sponsored most in: Armed Forces and National Security, Taxation, Agriculture and Food

Their wordsWhat does Bresnahan, say they will do?

6 priorities from robforpa.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

6 priorities · 6 quoted statements

RecordWhat is Bresnahan,’s record in Congress?

95% of their votes went with their party’s majority; they broke with it 36 times in the 119th Congress.

Committees 3 committees

House Committee on Agriculture
2 subcommittees
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
House Committee on Small Business
2 subcommittees
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
- Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
3 subcommittees
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit

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Sponsored legislation: issue areas23 measures

Armed Forces and National Security4 · 17%

H.R. 9502 Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026 BILLSTATUS
H.R. 6022 Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 5293 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Ret. Col. Robert J. Graham for acts of valor while as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. BILLSTATUS
H.R. 1286 Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act BILLSTATUS

Taxation3 · 13%

H.R. 9262 Local Control Protection Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 5905 Helping Our Heroes Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 5695 No Taxation Without Operation Act BILLSTATUS

Agriculture and Food2 · 9%

H.R. 5836 Keep WIC Working Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 4782 Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act BILLSTATUS

Commerce2 · 9%

H.R. 10328 Badge-to-Business Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 2987 CEASE Act of 2025 BILLSTATUS

Finance and Financial Sector2 · 9%

H.R. 7488 CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026 BILLSTATUS
H.R. 6934 National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act BILLSTATUS

Government Operations and Politics2 · 9%

H.R. 10224 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office". BILLSTATUS
H.R. 2989 Time to Choose Act of 2025 BILLSTATUS

The CRS policy areas of Bresnahan,’s 23 substantive sponsored measures, Congresses 117, 118, 119; the figure is how many fall in each. Sponsorship indicates legislative focus, not every policy position. GovInfo source ↗

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$832,776	$170,655	$715,273
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$891,414	$744,793	$861,894
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$598,233	$387,096	$1,073,031
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$675,972	$311,865	$1,437,138
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$1,206,419	$429,424	$2,214,132
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Apr 29, 2026	$314,809	$255,649	$2,273,292
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$714,963	$380,208	$2,608,048
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$963,200	$2,662,153	$909,095
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$321,353	$497,724	$732,724

EndorsementsWho does Bresnahan,’s campaign say backs them?

52 endorsers listed on Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s own campaign site: 1 official, 40 unions, 11 organizations.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Officials 1

President Donald Trump
“I am honored to have earned the support of President Trump and am proud to partner with him to advance an agenda that puts the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania first,” said Congressman Rob Bresnahan. “I look forward to working with the President to continue fighting for a stronger economy, affordable energy, and a secure border with safer communities.”

Unions 40

Amalgamated Transit Union – National
American Federation of Government Employees – National
American Federation of Government Employees District 3
“Rob Bresnahan took a courageous stand to defend federal collective bargaining and has fought every day for the pay and dignity of correctional officers, VA staff, SSA workers, and TSOs across our region. That’s why AFGE named him Outstanding New Member of Congress at our 2026 Legislative Conference,” AFGE District 3 National Vice President Phil Glover said. “AFGE District 3 is proud to endorse him for re-election.” The full endorsement letter can be found HERE.”
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen – National
Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 13
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 163
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319
Laborers Pennsylvania District Council
President / Business Manager · Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council
“To qualify for our endorsement, candidates must demonstrate their dedication to our workforce through their steadfast support and dedication to protecting and advancing the important rights of fair labor standards and working conditions, to current and prospective work opportunities and economic development, and to other key initiatives that safeguard and benefit our members and their families,” said Joseph J. Laquatra, President and Business Manager of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council. “We believe that Congressman Rob Bresnahan has shown a strong commitment to these matters and to”

Organizations 11

Power City FOP Lodge 18
Wyoming Valley FOP Lodge 36
O’Rourke Memorial FOP Lodge 38
Frank Albert Memorial FOP Lodge 43
Paul Bickelman Memorial Lodge 46
Stroud FOP Lodge 75
Christina-Doherty FOP Lodge 84
“Throughout his tenure in Congress, Rob Bresnahan has proven himself to be an unwavering champion for public safety and officer welfare. From fighting to secure crucial federal funding for local departments to advocating for legislation that protects those who wear the badge, his leadership has provided our officers with the confidence and resources needed to execute their duties safely and effectively,” said FOP Lodge 84 President, Michael Bogart. “He truly understands the unique challenges facing modern law enforcement, and his steadfast commitment to our mission does not go unnoticed.” The”
National Federation of Independent Business
“Rep. Bresnahan has proven himself to be a strong friend to small business during his first term in Congress. He helped deliver one of the greatest wins for Main Street by voting to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, NFIB’s top priority for the 119th Congress. We are proud to endorse him for re-election.” – Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Political Director.”

Poll	Paige Cognetti	Rob Bresnahan Jr.	Lead
The New York Times/Siena Universityended Oct 22	50.5%	46.5%	Paige Cognetti +4.1
Emerson Collegeended Oct 14	52%	48%	Paige Cognetti +4
Median of the final polls			Paige Cognetti +4.1
Result, 85.28% reporting	54.5%	45.5%	—

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Pennsylvania home2,064 contributions · 50%		$916,198
Florida777 contributions · 7.7%		$140,527
Texas653 contributions · 5.4%		$99,881
New York129 contributions · 4.5%		$82,865
California571 contributions · 3.4%		$62,555
Virginia179 contributions · 2.7%		$50,201
New Jersey247 contributions · 2.4%		$44,047
Alabama55 contributions · 2.2%		$40,654

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Pennsylvania home2,064 contributions · 50%

$916,198

Florida777 contributions · 7.7%

$140,527

Texas653 contributions · 5.4%

$99,881

New York129 contributions · 4.5%

$82,865

California571 contributions · 3.4%

$62,555

Virginia179 contributions · 2.7%

$50,201

New Jersey247 contributions · 2.4%

$44,047

Alabama55 contributions · 2.2%

$40,654

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 400 contributions · 18% of ranked		$139,010
RHL Companies6 contributions · 1.2% of ranked		$9,000
Jacobi Capital6 contributions · 0.9% of ranked		$7,010
Amberk INC4 contributions · 0.9% of ranked		$7,000
Amber Mountain2 contributions · 0.9% of ranked		$7,000
Audax Group1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked		$7,000
Avantax Planning Partners1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked		$7,000
Blackstone1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked		$7,000

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 400 contributions · 18% of ranked

$139,010

RHL Companies6 contributions · 1.2% of ranked

$9,000

Jacobi Capital6 contributions · 0.9% of ranked

$7,010

Amberk INC4 contributions · 0.9% of ranked

$7,000

Amber Mountain2 contributions · 0.9% of ranked

$7,000

Audax Group1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked

$7,000

Avantax Planning Partners1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked

$7,000

Blackstone1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked

$7,000

People and organizations the race's outside spending traces to
Name		Amount
Michael BloombergPerson · Founder, Bloomberg Inc. · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund and HMP and 2 more		$2.6M
American Action NetworkOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind CLF		$1.7M
Elon MuskPerson · CEO, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · behind CLF and America PAC and 3 more		$1.5M
House Majority ForwardOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind HMP		$1.5M
Tomorrow Together Action FundOrganization · behind Tomorrow Together		$843.9K
Everytown for GUN Safety Action Fund IncOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund		$656.1K
Timothy MellonPerson · Investments, Self-Employed · behind CLF		$544.8K
Opportunity Action FundOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Cffe PAC and HMP		$516.7K
Miriam AdelsonPerson · Physician, Adelson Drug Clinic · behind CLF and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. and 1 more		$451.2K
Connie E. BallmerPerson · Co-Founder, Ballmer Group · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund and HMP		$332.1K
GiffordsOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Giffords PAC		$297.8K
Foris DAX, Inc.Organization · behind Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. and NO Going Back PAC Inc.		$268.5K

People and organizations the race's outside spending traces to

Name

Amount

Michael BloombergPerson · Founder, Bloomberg Inc. · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund and HMP and 2 more

$2.6M

American Action NetworkOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind CLF

$1.7M

Elon MuskPerson · CEO, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · behind CLF and America PAC and 3 more

$1.5M

House Majority ForwardOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind HMP

$1.5M

Tomorrow Together Action FundOrganization · behind Tomorrow Together

$843.9K

Everytown for GUN Safety Action Fund IncOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund

$656.1K

Timothy MellonPerson · Investments, Self-Employed · behind CLF

$544.8K

Opportunity Action FundOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Cffe PAC and HMP

$516.7K

Miriam AdelsonPerson · Physician, Adelson Drug Clinic · behind CLF and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. and 1 more

$451.2K

Connie E. BallmerPerson · Co-Founder, Ballmer Group · behind Everytown for GUN Safety Victory Fund and HMP

$332.1K

GiffordsOrganization · tax-exempt: need not name its donors · behind Giffords PAC

$297.8K

Foris DAX, Inc.Organization · behind Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. and NO Going Back PAC Inc.

$268.5K

Name		Amount
Smart Media Group11 payments · 31% of all spending		$1,786,765
Prevail Communications8 payments · 15% of all spending		$884,708
Fulfillment Solutions Inc63 payments · 7.3% of all spending		$423,834
Terra Davis Consulting27 payments · 4.9% of all spending		$286,191
Guidant Polling and Strategy LLC15 payments · 3.9% of all spending		$228,628
Campaign Engine13 payments · 3.4% of all spending		$197,965
The Hereford Agency4 payments · 3.2% of all spending		$185,512
ADP175 payments · 2.6% of all spending		$150,122

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 4,837 contributions · 38% of ranked		$550,498
President69 contributions · 7.4% of ranked		$107,855
CEO52 contributions · 4.4% of ranked		$64,542
Owner62 contributions · 3.9% of ranked		$57,237
Attorney75 contributions · 3.4% of ranked		$49,703
Executive22 contributions · 2.3% of ranked		$33,715
Chairman14 contributions · 2.3% of ranked		$33,010
HomemakerWritten instead of an occupation · 28 contributions · 1.8% of ranked		$26,394

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Bresnahan, say they will do?

1Priority 1: Border 1 statement

2Priority 2: Economy 1 statement

3Priority 3: Social Security & Medicare 1 statement

4Priority 4: Public Safety 1 statement

5Priority 5: Jobs and the Economy 1 statement

6Priority 6: Your Voice in Congress 1 statement

RecordWhat is Bresnahan,’s record in Congress?

Committees 3 committees

Sponsored legislation: issue areas23 measures

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $6,519,139 reported receipts

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EndorsementsWho does Bresnahan,’s campaign say backs them?

Officials 1

Unions 40

Organizations 11

BallotWhen is Bresnahan, on the ballot?

PollsWhat do public polls of the PA-08 House race show?

Election result and the final polls

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 1 page

Largest donors

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $1,835,386 placed by state

Home state and away

Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Money from groups, by interest $11,333,966

Outside spending $25,189,784 across this race

Who stands behind the outside spending $24.4M traced back through the groups that spent it

What the payments were for $5,521,720 itemized

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