2026 Races
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Congressman Rob Bresnahan
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Bresnahan represents Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and parts of the Poconos region. He has a professional background in business and infrastructure management, and his congressional work emphasizes transportation, economic development, and constituent services. Bresnahan serves on committees connected to regional infrastructure and workforce priorities. His public profile highlights bipartisan problem‑solving and attention to district‑specific projects.
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Mayor Paige Cognetti
Democrat
Paige Cognetti is the Democratic challenger in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, running against incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan. She currently serves as Mayor of Scranton and is publicly associated with municipal reform and economic redevelopment efforts. Cognetti’s campaign emphasizes government transparency, cost‑of‑living concerns, and regional investment. She has received high‑profile endorsements within Pennsylvania Democratic politics.
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Congressman Ryan Mackenzie
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, which includes Pike and Wayne Counties. Prior to Congress, he served in the Pennsylvania House, where he focused on fiscal policy and local government issues. In Congress, his work has centered on budget oversight, public safety, and economic growth. His public statements emphasize accessibility and responsiveness to local concerns.
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Bob Brooks
Democrat
Bob Brooks is a Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. His background includes community and nonprofit work, with public messaging focused on economic stability, healthcare access, and government accountability. Brooks has emphasized constituent‑centric representation and opposition to entrenched political interests. His campaign materials highlight local engagement rather than prior elected office experience.
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Ryan Crosswell
Democrat
Ryan Crosswell is a Democratic primary candidate in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. His public profile emphasizes policy reform, economic equity, and voter engagement at the grassroots level. Crosswell has positioned his campaign around transparency and institutional reform. He has appeared in regional voter forums and interviews during the primary cycle.
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Carol Obando-Derstine
Democrat
Carol Obando‑Derstine is a Democratic candidate in the 7th Congressional District with a background in public administration and nonprofit leadership. Her public statements emphasize equity, education policy, and healthcare access. She has focused on community outreach and coalition‑building during the campaign. Obando‑Derstine has participated in regional candidate discussions and forums.
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Lamont McClure
Democrat
Lamont McClure is a Democratic challenger in PA‑07 with prior experience in county‑level executive government. His background includes overseeing public services, infrastructure projects, and intergovernmental coordination. McClure’s campaign messaging highlights administrative experience and regional economic development. He has been active in municipal and county governance prior to seeking federal office.
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Senator Lisa Baker
Republican (Incumbent)
Sen. Baker represents a large northeastern Pennsylvania district that includes all of Pike County, most of Wayne County, and parts of Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties. She has served multiple terms and is known for work on judicial issues, public safety legislation, and constituent casework. Baker holds leadership roles on Senate committees and emphasizes regional collaboration. Her profile highlights long‑term experience and continuity in representation.
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Tyler Meyers
Republican
Tyler Meyers is a Republican primary challenger to Sen. Lisa Baker in the 20th District. He is a Luzerne County resident and is making his first bid for state legislative office. Meyers’ public statements emphasize conservative governance principles and increased responsiveness within the district. His candidacy represents the first intra‑party challenge Sen. Baker has faced in multiple election cycles.
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Jackie Baker
Democrat
Jaclyn Baker is the Democratic challenger to incumbent Sen. Lisa Baker in the 20th State Senate District. She is a resident of Susquehanna County and previously ran for the same seat. Her public profile emphasizes education issues, rural economic development, and healthcare access. Baker’s campaign highlights constituent advocacy and regional representation across northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Senator Rosemary Brown
Republican (Incumbent)
Sen. Brown represents Monroe County and parts of Wayne and Lackawanna Counties. She previously served in the Pennsylvania House before being elected to the Senate. Her legislative focus includes education policy, tourism, and economic development important to the Poconos region. Public materials emphasize constituent outreach and local economic sustainability.
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Brian Wrightson
Democrat
Brian Wrightson is the Democratic challenger to incumbent Sen. Rosemary Brown in the 40th State Senate District. He has a professional background outside elected office and has framed his campaign around education funding, infrastructure, and regional affordability. Wrightson’s public materials emphasize representing Monroe and Wayne Counties’ growing populations. He advanced from the Democratic primary to the general election.
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Rep. Maureen Madden
Democrat (Incumbent)
Rep. Madden represents portions of central and western Monroe County. She has a background in behavioral health and human services. Her legislative work centers on healthcare policy, veterans’ issues, and social services. Public profiles emphasize cross‑party cooperation and constituent advocacy.
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Rich Szabo
Republican
Richard Szabo is the Republican nominee for the 115th District in the 2026 general election. He has presented himself as a private‑sector candidate emphasizing fiscal oversight and government efficiency. Szabo’s public profile focuses on local representation and accountability in Harrisburg. He will face the winner of the Democratic primary in November.
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Rep. Jack Rader
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Rader represents western and northern Monroe County. His background includes business ownership and local economic development. In the House, he focuses on transportation, housing, and regulatory issues affecting growth. His public profile highlights constituent accessibility and regional development.
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Rep. Tarah Probst
Democrat (Incumbent)
Rep. Probst represents eastern Monroe County and southern Pike County. She brings experience from healthcare administration and nonprofit leadership. In the House, she has focused on healthcare access, education, and workforce development. Her public materials emphasize data‑driven policy and constituent engagement.
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Danica Hartenfels
Republican
Danica Hartenfels is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 189. She is a lifelong resident of the region, born in East Stroudsburg and raised in Pike County, and holds a degree in hospitality management from East Stroudsburg University. Hartenfels has spent more than two decades working in hospitality, tourism, and consulting, including corporate leadership roles and small business ownership. Her public profile highlights entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community involvement across Monroe and Pike Counties. She is making her first run for state legislative office after formally launching her campaign in late 2025.
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Rep. Doyle Heffley
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Heffley represents all of Carbon County. He has served multiple terms and concentrates on manufacturing, transportation infrastructure, and fiscal issues. His public materials emphasize support for local employers and municipal governments. Heffley is known for a consistent focus on county‑wide concerns.
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Rep. Jeff Olsommer
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Olsommer represents southern Wayne County and northern Pike County. He was first elected in a 2024 special election following service at the county level. His legislative interests include emergency services, local government support, and environmental issues relevant to the Delaware River region. His public profile emphasizes continuity of services and district presence.
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Dominique Azzollini
Democrat
Dominique Azzollini is the Democratic candidate running for the 139th House District against incumbent Rep. Jeff Olsommer. This marks Azzollini’s first campaign for state legislative office. Public campaign information emphasizes affordability, healthcare access, and community‑centered representation. Azzollini advanced through the Democratic filing process and appears on the 2026 primary ballot.
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Rep. Jonathan Fritz
Republican (Incumbent)
Rep. Fritz represents northern Wayne County and all of Susquehanna County. His background includes local government and community advocacy. In the House, he has focused on rural infrastructure, broadband access, and public safety. His public profile highlights collaboration with municipal officials and responsiveness to constituent concerns.
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