U.S. House · General election
U.S. House: Pennsylvania District 8
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On the ballot
2 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.
Robert Paul Bresnahan JrIncumbent
Became chief executive of an electrical contracting company in 2013 and grew it to more than 150 employees. Vice chair of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
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The Mayor of Scranton; previously worked with the Pennsylvania Auditor General's office investigating corruption and served on the Scranton School Board.
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