# Rob Bresnahan

> Rob Bresnahan has served as U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District since January 2025. He is a construction company owner from Northeastern Pennsylvania who flipped the seat from Democrats in 2024.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District
- State: PA
- District: 8
- Race: Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Wyoming Borough, PA
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://bresnahan.house.gov

## Biography

Rob Bresnahan was born and raised in Wyoming Borough, Pennsylvania. He earned his degree from the University of Scranton. He is the owner of a construction company that specializes in rehabbing historic buildings in downtown Scranton. He was elected to Congress in 2024, defeating incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright. His stock trades have drawn scrutiny during the 2026 cycle.

## Background

- Education: Degree from the University of Scranton
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2025–present); Construction company owner
- Public service: U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District (2025–present)

## Ratings & scorecards (as published by the issuing organizations)

- Heritage Action: 42% (2026) — Conservative Issues/Legislative Voting Record

## Opponents in this race

- [Bob Brooks](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bob-brooks-pa7-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Janelle Stelson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/janelle-stelson-pa8-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Scott Perry](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/scott-perry-pa10-2026.md) — Republican
- [Janelle Stelson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/janelle-stelson-pa10-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Ryan Mackenzie](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/ryan-mackenzie-pa7-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Rob Bresnahan — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/member/robert-bresnahan/B001327
- PA-08 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483946

Last updated: 2026-08-03T17:20:23.920Z

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