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Paige Cognetti

U.S. House District 8

2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 8 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official result name: PAIGE COGNETTI

Certified primary votes: 58,726

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Meet Paige Cognetti

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Paige Cognetti is the Mayor of Scranton, PA. She first ran for mayor as an Independent, in a campaign called “Paige Against the Machine,” for her fight to take on corruption against the local Democratic machine.

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Paige Cognetti is the Mayor of Scranton, PA. She first ran for mayor as an Independent, in a campaign called “Paige Against the Machine,” for her fight to take on corruption against the local Democratic machine.

Meet Paige Cognetti

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As mayor, Paige reformed the office – taking on special interests and battling corruption in City Hall. She turned down the city car, eliminated cash payments, and cut costs, leading to budget surpluses and rapid improvement of the city’s financial position. Paige has balanced the city’s books, brought in new businesses, and cut red tape to foster job growth and new homes getting built. She is continuing to lower costs by taking on special interests like public utilities, properly managing city assets, and adding modern infrastructure to temper rising insurance costs.

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As mayor, Paige reformed the office – taking on special interests and battling corruption in City Hall. She turned down the city car, eliminated cash payments, and cut costs, leading to budget surpluses and rapid improvement of the city’s financial position. Paige has balanced the city’s books, brought in new businesses, and cut red tape to foster job growth and new homes getting built. She is continuing to lower costs by taking on special interests like public utilities, properly managing city assets, and adding modern infrastructure to temper rising insurance costs.

Chip in now to elect Paige to congress

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As Mayor of Scranton, she took on corrupt special interests, balanced the books, and put people first. Now she’s bringing that same fight to Washington. Can you chip in today?

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As Mayor of Scranton, she took on corrupt special interests, balanced the books, and put people first. Now she’s bringing that same fight to Washington. Can you chip in today?

Why I'm Running

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I’m running for Congress to take on a corrupt Washington that has left our community behind. Politicians keep getting richer and our costs keep rising. My public service career has been dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I’m ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last. Nobody works harder than the people of NEPA, and they deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

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I’m running for Congress to take on a corrupt Washington that has left our community behind. Politicians keep getting richer and our costs keep rising. My public service career has been dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I’m ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last. Nobody works harder than the people of NEPA, and they deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

Why I'm Running

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I’m running for Congress in PA-08 to take on a corrupt Washington that has left our community behind. Politicians keep getting richer and our costs keep rising. My public service career has been dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I’m ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last. Nobody works harder than the people of NEPA, and they deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

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I’m running for Congress in PA-08 to take on a corrupt Washington that has left our community behind. Politicians keep getting richer and our costs keep rising. My public service career has been dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I’m ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last. Nobody works harder than the people of NEPA, and they deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

Paige Cognetti

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As mayor, Paige has taken on special interests and fought for reform. She turned down a city car, eliminated cash payments, and cut costs, leading to budget surpluses and a credit rating that went from junk to investment grade. She has secured over $155 million in federal and state grants, and in 2022, Paige led Scranton out of a 30-year distressed financial status period.

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As mayor, Paige has taken on special interests and fought for reform. She turned down a city car, eliminated cash payments, and cut costs, leading to budget surpluses and a credit rating that went from junk to investment grade. She has secured over $155 million in federal and state grants, and in 2022, Paige led Scranton out of a 30-year distressed financial status period.

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Why I'm Running

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A Ban on Congressional Stock Trading. No one should be able to use their public office to enrich themselves.

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A Ban on Congressional Stock Trading. No one should be able to use their public office to enrich themselves.

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Audit the Federal Government. I’ve been cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government for nearly a decade, but we need to do it with a scalpel, not a chainsaw.

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Audit the Federal Government. I’ve been cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government for nearly a decade, but we need to do it with a scalpel, not a chainsaw.

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Strengthen unions; make it easier to join and start a union.

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Strengthen unions; make it easier to join and start a union.

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Fight for paid family leave and affordable childcare.

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Fight for paid family leave and affordable childcare.

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Cut red tape, make permitting make sense, allow more businesses to start, grow and thrive. Move faster on infrastructure projects we need for our economic future, from safe streets to bridges to passenger rail.

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Cut red tape, make permitting make sense, allow more businesses to start, grow and thrive. Move faster on infrastructure projects we need for our economic future, from safe streets to bridges to passenger rail.

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Stop broad tariffs that help the big guys and hurt families, create smart targeted tariffs to protect manufacturing here.

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Stop broad tariffs that help the big guys and hurt families, create smart targeted tariffs to protect manufacturing here.

Why I'm Running

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I’ve spent a lot of time listening to data center developers trying to explain why they should build here. In the rooms I’ve been in and in the projects I’ve seen, there is no project anywhere in NEPA that should move forward.

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I’ve spent a lot of time listening to data center developers trying to explain why they should build here. In the rooms I’ve been in and in the projects I’ve seen, there is no project anywhere in NEPA that should move forward.

Why I'm Running

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Stay away from homes, schools and public parks. No sites in a small town, on top of a school district, or in a beloved state park. Construction must happen on brownfields and sites that can’t be developed for residential use.

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Stay away from homes, schools and public parks. No sites in a small town, on top of a school district, or in a beloved state park. Construction must happen on brownfields and sites that can’t be developed for residential use.

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Built with local union labor. These jobs must go to local union workers and benefit our community.

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Built with local union labor. These jobs must go to local union workers and benefit our community.

No Budget, No Pay

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Just last year, we had the longest government shutdown in history, lasting 43 days. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers went without paychecks and veterans’ services were delayed. Yet through it all, Congress members continued to collect their salaries without interruption. No ordinary American gets paid when they fail to do their job, and neither should Congress. I will fight to pass a No Budget, No Pay bill to withhold members’ pay until a budget is passed, ensuring that members of Congress feel the consequences of their failures like everyone else does. Northeastern Pennsylvanians work hard and punch the clock to earn their paychecks. Washington shouldn’t be any different.

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Just last year, we had the longest government shutdown in history, lasting 43 days. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers went without paychecks and veterans’ services were delayed. Yet through it all, Congress members continued to collect their salaries without interruption. No ordinary American gets paid when they fail to do their job, and neither should Congress. I will fight to pass a No Budget, No Pay bill to withhold members’ pay until a budget is passed, ensuring that members of Congress feel the consequences of their failures like everyone else does. Northeastern Pennsylvanians work hard and punch the clock to earn their paychecks. Washington shouldn’t be any different.

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Reform the insurance system so that when people pay for insurance, they can expect to be protected when something happens – from healthcare to flooding.

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Reform the insurance system so that when people pay for insurance, they can expect to be protected when something happens – from healthcare to flooding.

No Budget, No Pay

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Our elected officials are supposed to work for the people they were elected to serve. But too many Washington politicians have forgotten who they work for. There are members of Congress who have gotten too comfortable and have stayed too long. I will fight to pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits: 18 years for members of the House of Representatives, 18 years for Senators. We should also apply the 18 year standard to Supreme Court justices so that the structure no longer incentivizes Justices to serve well past their ability to do so and the Court ceases to become a place of constant gamesmanship.

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Our elected officials are supposed to work for the people they were elected to serve. But too many Washington politicians have forgotten who they work for. There are members of Congress who have gotten too comfortable and have stayed too long. I will fight to pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits: 18 years for members of the House of Representatives, 18 years for Senators. We should also apply the 18 year standard to Supreme Court justices so that the structure no longer incentivizes Justices to serve well past their ability to do so and the Court ceases to become a place of constant gamesmanship.

Audit the Government

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The federal government spends trillions of our tax dollars every year. The American people are owed a full accounting of every dollar spent in their name. It’s the bare minimum needed to restore trust in our federal government. In Congress, I will fight for a comprehensive, mandatory, independent audit of every federal agency. In Scranton, we made tough decisions with a red pen to turn our city’s finances around. We balanced the budget for the first time in decades and brought our city back from junk bond status to A- credit rating. We need more fiscal responsibility in Washington, and I’ll bring my red pen with me to Congress. A person that can’t account for their spending gets their credit card cut off. Congress should face the same consequences. The federal government audits agencies year after year, but there aren’t meaningful enforcement mechanisms to address findings. I will fight to make sure agencies that fail their audits are legally required to address every finding before Congress approves their next budget.

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The federal government spends trillions of our tax dollars every year. The American people are owed a full accounting of every dollar spent in their name. It’s the bare minimum needed to restore trust in our federal government. In Congress, I will fight for a comprehensive, mandatory, independent audit of every federal agency. In Scranton, we made tough decisions with a red pen to turn our city’s finances around. We balanced the budget for the first time in decades and brought our city back from junk bond status to A- credit rating. We need more fiscal responsibility in Washington, and I’ll bring my red pen with me to Congress. A person that can’t account for their spending gets their credit card cut off. Congress should face the same consequences. The federal government audits agencies year after year, but there aren’t meaningful enforcement mechanisms to address findings. I will fight to make sure agencies that fail their audits are legally required to address every finding before Congress approves their next budget.

Ban Members of Congress from Serving on Corporate Boards

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Current rules technically bar members from being paid for this service, but sitting on a board builds the relationships, loyalties, and goodwill that translate into a lucrative payday the moment they leave office. Former members who land corporate board seats average over $350,000 a year, twice their congressional salary. In Congress, I will fight to pass legislation banning members from serving on corporate boards while in office. Congressional members are elected to serve the people. You cannot do that job while answering to a corporate boardroom.

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Current rules technically bar members from being paid for this service, but sitting on a board builds the relationships, loyalties, and goodwill that translate into a lucrative payday the moment they leave office. Former members who land corporate board seats average over $350,000 a year, twice their congressional salary. In Congress, I will fight to pass legislation banning members from serving on corporate boards while in office. Congressional members are elected to serve the people. You cannot do that job while answering to a corporate boardroom.

Why I'm Running

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No Corporate PAC Money. As a candidate and member of Congress I will reject the influence of special interests.

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No Corporate PAC Money. As a candidate and member of Congress I will reject the influence of special interests.

Ban Congressional Stock Trading

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Ban Congressional Stock Trading

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Audit the Government

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Audit the Government

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Audit the Government

Ban Members of Congress from Serving on Corporate Boards

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Ban Members of Congress from Serving on Corporate Boards

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Ban Prediction Market Gambling on War, Elections, and Government Activity

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Ban Prediction Market Gambling on War, Elections, and Government Activity

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Ban Members of Congress from Becoming Lobbyists

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Under current law, former members of Congress must wait just one year before lobbying their former colleagues; Senators must wait two. After that, there are virtually no restrictions. Corporations pay a premium for former members of Congress precisely because of their access to and relationships with their former colleagues. After being elected to serve their constituents, these members cash in, further stacking the deck against regular Americans in corporations’ favor. Enough is enough. I will push to permanently ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.

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Under current law, former members of Congress must wait just one year before lobbying their former colleagues; Senators must wait two. After that, there are virtually no restrictions. Corporations pay a premium for former members of Congress precisely because of their access to and relationships with their former colleagues. After being elected to serve their constituents, these members cash in, further stacking the deck against regular Americans in corporations’ favor. Enough is enough. I will push to permanently ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.

CBS News, In The News

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“We can’t lower costs or expand access to health care if our politicians are too focused on serving themselves” Pennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan is promoting a bill to give data

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“We can’t lower costs or expand access to health care if our politicians are too focused on serving themselves” Pennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan is promoting a bill to give data

Paige Cognetti

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Goal / Priority

Paige’s reason for serving in public office is to bring reform, transparency, and government accountability to NEPA, a place sadly known for public corruption. She’s ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last.

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Paige’s reason for serving in public office is to bring reform, transparency, and government accountability to NEPA, a place sadly known for public corruption. She’s ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last.

Strengthen unions; make it easier to join and start a union.

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Champion small business by understanding how federal choices impact their ability to stay alive — without access to a healthcare marketplace, many people cannot work at the small businesses they love.

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Champion small business by understanding how federal choices impact their ability to stay alive — without access to a healthcare marketplace, many people cannot work at the small businesses they love.

The Caucus: Cognetti Has a Plan to Take on Corruption in Washington Like She Has As Scranton’s Mayor

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“We can’t lower costs or expand access to health care if our politicians are too focused on serving themselves” Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s

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“We can’t lower costs or expand access to health care if our politicians are too focused on serving themselves” Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s

Ban Congressional Stock Trading

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Supports banning members of Congress from buying or trading individual stocks.

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Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Ban Corporate PAC Donations

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Supports federal legislation banning corporate PAC donations to federal campaigns.

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No Budget, No Pay

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Supports withholding members of Congress's pay until Congress passes a budget.

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No Budget, No Pay

Term Limits

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Supports a constitutional amendment establishing 18-year term limits for members of the House, senators, and Supreme Court justices.

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Audit the Federal Government

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Supports comprehensive mandatory independent audits of every federal agency and requiring agencies to resolve audit findings before their next budget is approved.

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Ban Former Members of Congress from Lobbying

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Supports permanently banning former members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.

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Ban Members of Congress from Corporate Boards

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Supports banning sitting members of Congress from serving on corporate boards.

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Ban Prediction-Market Gambling by Members and Staff

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Supports banning members of Congress and congressional staff from prediction-market gambling on war, elections, and government activity.

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Ban Prediction-Market Gambling by Members and Staff

Break Up Harmful Monopolies

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Supports stronger competition policy aimed at breaking up large monopolies that raise costs or crowd out small businesses.

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Break Up Harmful Monopolies

Strengthen Unions

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Supports making it easier for workers to join or start unions.

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Expand Local Control and Direct Federal Funding

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Supports allocating more federal funding directly to municipalities and counties and giving local governments greater control.

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Expand Local Control and Direct Federal Funding

Support Small Businesses Through Healthcare Access

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Supports maintaining access to a healthcare marketplace so workers can afford coverage while working for small businesses.

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Cap Credit Card Fees

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Supports capping credit-card fees as part of an affordability agenda.

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Restrict Healthcare Middlemen

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Supports preventing healthcare-industry middlemen from denying doctor-prescribed care or medications.

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Insurance Reform

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Supports reforming insurance systems so paid coverage provides reliable protection, including healthcare and flood coverage.

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Insurance Reform

Paid Family Leave and Affordable Childcare

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Supports paid family leave and policies to make childcare more affordable.

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Reshore Manufacturing Jobs

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Supports reshoring manufacturing jobs, including expanding defense manufacturing in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Reshore Manufacturing Jobs

Streamline Permitting and Infrastructure Delivery

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Supports cutting permitting red tape and accelerating infrastructure projects including streets, bridges, and passenger rail.

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Targeted Tariffs Instead of Broad Tariffs

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Opposes broad tariffs and supports targeted tariffs aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing.

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Targeted Tariffs Instead of Broad Tariffs

Data Center Siting Restrictions

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Supports limiting data-center development to brownfields and nonresidential sites and keeping projects away from homes, schools, and public parks.

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Data Center Transparency

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Opposes nondisclosure agreements for data-center projects and supports public disclosure of developers and project details.

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Data Center Transparency

No Data Center Tax Breaks

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Opposes tax breaks for large data-center corporations.

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No Data Center Tax Breaks

Data Centers Must Supply Their Own Energy and Costs

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Supports requiring data centers to provide their own energy resources and avoid shifting water, utility, or infrastructure costs onto local residents and businesses.

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Local Union Labor for Data Centers

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Supports requiring data-center construction jobs to use local union labor and benefit the surrounding community.

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SCRANTON, PA. – As part of the City of Scranton’s financial management program, the City issued a Five-Year Financial Projection Report

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Paige Cognetti is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for scranton issues five-year financial baseline forecast report.

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Scranton Issues Five-Year Financial Baseline Forecast Report

SCRANTON, PA. – As part of the City of Scranton’s financial management program, the City issued a Five-Year Financial Projection Report

“We are grateful to PEL for the work that went into this forecast, and for their partnership with the city through decades of challenges and successes,” Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “Looking back at the progress we’ve made and planning for the future is critical to Scranton’s continued financial stability. In PEL’s words, this report will help the City ‘protect the financial progress we’ve achieved’.”

August 12, 2026
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A routine traffic stop can be a stressful moment for any driver. For someone with autism, it can be overwhelming. Scranton Mayor Paige

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Mayor Cognetti Announces Launch of Blue Envelope Program to Improve Safety and Communication During Police Interactions

A routine traffic stop can be a stressful moment for any driver. For someone with autism, it can be overwhelming. Scranton Mayor Paige

Mayor Cognetti is pleased to announce the official launch of the Blue Envelope Program, a new initiative in partnership with the Scranton Police Department that is designed to improve communication and promote safer, more positive interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other communication-related disabilities or conditions.

“Every resident deserves to feel safe, respected, and understood during interactions with law enforcement,” Mayor Cognetti said. “The Blue Envelope Program is a simple but meaningful way to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and help officers better understand the needs of the people they serve. It also reflects our commitment to making Scranton a more welcoming and inclusive city where everyone can feel confident that they will be treated with dignity and respect.”

August 10, 2026
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SCRANTON, Pa. – As Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) in Scranton prepares to host a historic East Coast visit

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Paige Cognetti is recorded as making the official appearance shown in the official record for scranton and steamtown nhs set key details for big boy locomotive reunion.

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Scranton and Steamtown NHS set key details for Big Boy locomotive reunion

SCRANTON, Pa. – As Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) in Scranton prepares to host a historic East Coast visit

“We are ready to showcase Scranton as a world-class city with multiple once-in-a-lifetime events this summer,” Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “The Big Boy’s arrival next week kicks off a series of celebrations in conjunction with America250 and our own 160th birthday. Excitement continues to build for our World Cup Fan Zone events on Courthouse Square beginning the weekend of July 4, and we have tributes to our veterans planned into the fall. We’re excited for visitors from around the world to come to Scranton for these events and to enjoy our small businesses and restaurants. Special thanks to the Scranton Police and Scranton Fire Departments for all of their hard work and coordination that will keep residents and guests safe as we all come together to celebrate.”

June 9, 2026
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SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton celebrated the completion of its first pedestrian and driver safety improvement project on June

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Cedar Ave. Streetscape Project Revitalizes South Scranton Corridor

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton celebrated the completion of its first pedestrian and driver safety improvement project on June

“We continue to make critical investments in pedestrian and driver safety across Scranton,” Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “While we’re here to celebrate the completion of the Cedar Avenue streetscape, we’re excited to see the work occurring on Main Avenue in West Scranton and throughout our beautiful downtown. These projects are helping us slow down traffic to make travel safer for those who walk or drive, and they’re also beautifying our neighborhoods.”

June 1, 2026
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Grant funded through Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Legacy Initiative. SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton has been awarded a $100,000

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City of Scranton to install mini-pitch for Soccer Fans at Weston Field

Grant funded through Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Legacy Initiative. SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton has been awarded a $100,000

“We’re spotlighting the world’s most popular sport in the City of Scranton,” Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “As we prepare to welcome thousands of fans to Courthouse Square to share in the spirit of the World Cup this July, we’re going to introduce soccer to new fans for years to come with this mini-pitch at Weston Field.”

April 13, 2026
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SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll and Lackawanna College Police Academy Director Kevin Mahoney today announced a

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Scranton Police Department Announces Historic Training and Education Partnership with Lackawanna College

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll and Lackawanna College Police Academy Director Kevin Mahoney today announced a

“We have made it a priority to invest in public safety and ensure our police officers have the tools, technology, and training they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said. “Through this collaboration with Lackawanna College, we are creating a direct pipeline for the next generation of officers to learn, grow, and serve at the highest level while also strengthening opportunities for the dedicated men and women already serving in the Scranton Police Department. Scranton is setting the national standard for how a modern police department trains, educates, and supports its officers. We have backed up our commitment to public safety with real investments, modernizing equipment, upgrading our fleet, expanding the force, and ensuring our officers have the support they need to succeed. I am incredibly proud of the Scranton Police Department and the work they do every day. This partnership builds on that momentum and reinforces something I believe in deeply: When we invest in our officers and their training, we are investing in safer neighborhoods and a stronger Scranton.”

April 2, 2026
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SCRANTON, PA. – Following the honor of receiving the Award for Municipal Excellence from the Secretary of the Department of Community and

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Scranton Receives an Upgrade in its Investment Rating to “A-” with a Stable Outlook.

SCRANTON, PA. – Following the honor of receiving the Award for Municipal Excellence from the Secretary of the Department of Community and

“We are beginning the new year with very positive news for the City of Scranton,” Mayor Paige G. Cognetti said of the rating increase. “Our credit rating increase to A-, with a stable outlook, affirms that the taxpayer dollars we receive from our hard-working residents are being used effectively and appropriately to generate real results for our City. We will continue building a government that works for everyone and remain committed to excellence in our operations, management practices, and financial policies.”

January 13, 2026
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“On behalf of the City of Scranton, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Mayor David Wenzel’s wife, Janet, to

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Mayor Cognetti’s Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor Wenzel

“On behalf of the City of Scranton, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Mayor David Wenzel’s wife, Janet, to

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November 6, 2025

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Campaign finance

Official filings may be amended after publication.

FEC candidate totals September 2, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$4,609,588.63
Total disbursements
$1,202,878.90
Cash on hand
$3,406,709.73
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6PA08293

Name: COGNETTI, PAIGE

Office: House

State: PA

District: 08

Coverage start: 2025-09-02

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $4609588.63

Total disbursements: $1202878.90

Cash on hand: $3406709.73

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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    2026 Pennsylvania certified primary result — Paige Cognetti

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  6. Government public record

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