A Firefighter Running for Congress in Pennsylvania Has Backing From Bernie Sanders and Josh Shapiro

Bob Brooks becomes 5th Democratic candidate seeking to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

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A firefighter running for Congress in Pennsylvania has backing from Bernie Sanders and Josh Shapiro

PHILADELPHIA — A Bethlehem firefighter and union leader has entered the crowded field of Democrats vying for Congress in the Lehigh Valley.

Former Bethlehem firefighter is latest Democrat seeking to challenge Rep. Ryan Mackenzie for Congress

Bob Brooks, president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, will run for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 7th district.

A firefighter running for Congress in the Lehigh Valley has backing from Bernie Sanders and Josh Shapiro

Bob Brooks joins a crowded Democratic field vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.

Bernie Sanders, Democrats back Bob Brooks' campaign against Ryan Mackenzie

Local and national Democrats are lining up behind Bob Brooks in one of the most high-profile Congressional races from 2026.   Democrats and union leaders across Pennsylvania are rallying behind Bethlehem firefighter Bob Brooks, who officially launched his campaign to unseat Republican US House Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) on Tuesday.  “Brooks is exactly the kind of person you hope shows up when trouble calls,” US Rep. Chris Deluzio said in a s…