United States Representative, Congressional District 8
Source: electionreturns.pa.gov
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
Paige Cognetti has served as mayor of Scranton since 2020 and previously served on the Scranton School Board. Her earlier work included advising the Pennsylvania auditor general and serving in the U.S. Treasury Department.
Records: Government Efficiency 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for,
Republican · Incumbent
Rob Bresnahan Jr. has represented Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House since 2025. He previously led a family electrical-contracting company and worked in real-estate development and community organizations.
Records: Environment and Public Health 10 for, 45 against, Government Spending Reduction 4 for, 14 against, Immigration 14 against,