Robert Bresnahan is a businessman-turned-politician who won a competitive race in Pennsylvania's 8th District, flipping a seat that had been in Democratic hands. A first-time candidate with a background in the construction and development industry, he campaigned on economic issues, border security, and supporting law enforcement. Bresnahan's victory was part of broader Republican gains in Pennsylvania, as he successfully appealed to working-class voters in the Scranton-area district with a message focused on bringing practical business experience to Washington.