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2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Official result name: ROB BRESNAHAN JR
Certified primary votes: 38,075
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Official result name: ROB BRESNAHAN JR
Office: U.S. House District 8
Party: Republican
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A fifth-generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, Rob Bresnahan is a husband, businessman, and community leader. As a 19 year-old, Rob took the reins of his grandfather’s union electrical contracting company and expanded the business across the Commonwealth while tripling the number of good-paying union jobs. He dedicated his career to revitalizing our community, helping local entrepreneurs, and creating jobs for Pennsylvania families.
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A fifth-generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, Rob Bresnahan is a husband, businessman, and community leader. As a 19 year-old, Rob took the reins of his grandfather’s union electrical contracting company and expanded the business across the Commonwealth while tripling the number of good-paying union jobs. He dedicated his career to revitalizing our community, helping local entrepreneurs, and creating jobs for Pennsylvania families.
I am running for Congress because career politicians have forgotten about people back home. I was born and raised here (and I even have my plot in the Forty Fort cemetery reserved) and I will always be accessible to constituents and be a tireless advocate for our community.
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I am running for Congress because career politicians have forgotten about people back home. I was born and raised here (and I even have my plot in the Forty Fort cemetery reserved) and I will always be accessible to constituents and be a tireless advocate for our community.
Born in Kingston and raised in Wyoming Borough and Hughestown, Congressman Rob Bresnahan learned the value of hard work early, sweeping floors, wiring junction boxes, and running heavy equipment with his grandfather Walt Kuharchik, a union electrician and small business owner. Rob grew up helping out at the family’s bowling alley, playing competitive hockey, and plowing snow for his neighbors before sunrise.
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Born in Kingston and raised in Wyoming Borough and Hughestown, Congressman Rob Bresnahan learned the value of hard work early, sweeping floors, wiring junction boxes, and running heavy equipment with his grandfather Walt Kuharchik, a union electrician and small business owner. Rob grew up helping out at the family’s bowling alley, playing competitive hockey, and plowing snow for his neighbors before sunrise.
At just 19, Rob became CFO of his family’s third-generation business, Kuharchik Construction. By the time he became CEO, Rob had grown the company’s footprint across Pennsylvania, securing financing to expand operations and support more than 150 working families. Rob later founded RPB Ventures to invest in revitalizing Northeastern Pennsylvania, rehabbing historic buildings in downtown Pittston and creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
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At just 19, Rob became CFO of his family’s third-generation business, Kuharchik Construction. By the time he became CEO, Rob had grown the company’s footprint across Pennsylvania, securing financing to expand operations and support more than 150 working families. Rob later founded RPB Ventures to invest in revitalizing Northeastern Pennsylvania, rehabbing historic buildings in downtown Pittston and creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
In 2024, Rob defeated six-term Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright in one of the most closely watched House races in the country, despite being outspent by nearly $3 million. His victory flipped a key swing seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania and helped secure the House majority.Now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bresnahan is focused on cutting red tape, defending working families, and delivering results for his hometown region. He currently serves on the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Agriculture, where he brings a business owner’s mindset to Washington and fights to restore accountability in government.A fifth generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, accomplished businessman, college athlete,former Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee and Trustee for the Health Wellnessand Annuity for IBEW 163, and community philanthropist, Rob Bresnahan is completely dedicated to continuing to do what is best for Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA). He often states, “I don’t have an ‘R’ or ‘D’ next to my name, just the letters N-E-P-A.”
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In 2024, Rob defeated six-term Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright in one of the most closely watched House races in the country, despite being outspent by nearly $3 million. His victory flipped a key swing seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania and helped secure the House majority.Now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bresnahan is focused on cutting red tape, defending working families, and delivering results for his hometown region. He currently serves on the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Agriculture, where he brings a business owner’s mindset to Washington and fights to restore accountability in government.A fifth generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, accomplished businessman, college athlete,former Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee and Trustee for the Health Wellnessand Annuity for IBEW 163, and community philanthropist, Rob Bresnahan is completely dedicated to continuing to do what is best for Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA). He often states, “I don’t have an ‘R’ or ‘D’ next to my name, just the letters N-E-P-A.”
Now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bresnahan is focused on cutting red tape, defending working families, and delivering results for his hometown region. He currently serves on the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Agriculture, where he brings a business owner’s mindset to Washington and fights to restore accountability in government.
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Now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bresnahan is focused on cutting red tape, defending working families, and delivering results for his hometown region. He currently serves on the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Agriculture, where he brings a business owner’s mindset to Washington and fights to restore accountability in government.
A fifth generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, accomplished businessman, college athlete,
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A fifth generation Northeastern Pennsylvanian, accomplished businessman, college athlete,
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We must secure the border, build the wall, and reverse the Biden/Harris failed policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminals into our communities.
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We must secure the border, build the wall, and reverse the Biden/Harris failed policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminals into our communities.
I will always fight to protect Social Security & Medicare for future generations. It’s your money, you paid into the system, and the government needs to keep its promise to every American. I will not support raising the retirement age or any benefit cuts to these programs.
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I will always fight to protect Social Security & Medicare for future generations. It’s your money, you paid into the system, and the government needs to keep its promise to every American. I will not support raising the retirement age or any benefit cuts to these programs.
Northeastern PA families are hurting in the Biden/Harris economy. We need to stop the reckless spending, get inflation under control, and cut taxes so you can keep more of the money you earn for your family.
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Northeastern PA families are hurting in the Biden/Harris economy. We need to stop the reckless spending, get inflation under control, and cut taxes so you can keep more of the money you earn for your family.
As a small business owner, I know what it takes to create good, family-sustaining jobs. I will vote for commonsense policies that unleash the American economy and get Pennsylvania back to work.
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As a small business owner, I know what it takes to create good, family-sustaining jobs. I will vote for commonsense policies that unleash the American economy and get Pennsylvania back to work.
Strengthen security at the United States border.
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Continue construction of a physical wall along the United States border.
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Strengthen border enforcement to stop illegal drugs and people committing crimes from entering the country.
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Reduce federal spending the candidate characterizes as reckless.
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Reduce inflation and household cost pressures.
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Reduce federal taxes so households retain more of their earnings.
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Protect Social Security and Medicare for current and future generations.
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Oppose increasing the eligibility age for Social Security or Medicare.
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Oppose reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits.
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Provide law-enforcement agencies resources to combat fentanyl trafficking and protect communities.
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Adopt pro-growth economic policies intended to create good, family-sustaining jobs in Pennsylvania.
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Bresnahan | R | PA | Yea
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Bresnahan | R | PA | Nay
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Bresnahan | R | PA | Yea
Passed
Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Bresnahan | R | PA | Yea
Failed
Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Bresnahan | R | PA | No
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Bresnahan | R | PA | Aye
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30
Amendment author: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30
Status: Failed
Bresnahan | R | PA | Aye
Failed
Rob Bresnahan Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Status: Failed
Bresnahan | R | PA | No
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