Pa. election 2026: Where Bresnahan, Cognetti stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs
Cognetti’s positions and record as Scranton’s mayor are compared with Bresnahan’s on economic issues.
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Cognetti’s positions and record as Scranton’s mayor are compared with Bresnahan’s on economic issues.
A guide to the 2026 Pennsylvania 8th District race compares incumbent Robert Bresnahan’s and candidate Paige Cognetti’s positions on taxes, affordability, and jobs. It highlights their contrasting views on tariffs and federal tax policy, alongside areas of agreement on worker training and utility costs.
Democratic candidate challenging the incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District
Republican incumbent seeking reelection in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District
Bresnahan's version of this story ↗Former representative who previously held the district’s seat
President whose legislation and administration policies are discussed in relation to the candidates’ positions
Representative and sponsor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Representative and sponsor of the Breaking the Gridlock Act
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