Democrat Paige Cognetti defeats Bresnahan, flipping key House seat
Cognetti’s win gives Democrats a key pickup in their bid to retake House control, according to election results.
- On Tuesday, November 4, 2026, Paige Cognetti defeated Republican incumbent Rep Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, flipping the seat to the Democratic Party.
- Bresnahan flipped the seat from Rep Matt Cartwright in 2024, ending a streak of Democratic control dating back to 2013.
- Cognetti campaigned to "bring reform, transparency, and government accountability to NEPA," while Bresnahan said he "is focused on cutting red tape, defending working families, and delivering results for his hometown region."
- Scranton voters gave Cognetti a full term in 2021 with over 70% of the vote, providing the political capital to challenge the incumbent.
- As the Democratic Party seeks to take control of the House, this victory in Pennsylvania serves as a key bellwether for the party's broader strategy.
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DCCC Statement on Paige Cognetti’s Victory in Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Paige Cognetti’s victory in Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District: “Northeastern Pennsylvanians are tired of the corruption that is costing them and their families, which is why they voted to send Paige Cognetti to Congress. Paige is an independent reformer who has always stood against the machine. She […]
Paige Cognetti defeats Rob Bresnahan for Pennsylvania House seat
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti flipped Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District on Tuesday, unseating the freshman GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who faced scrutiny over his stock trading throughout his first term. The Associated Press called the race for Cognetti at 10:41 p.m. With 94% of ballots counted, Cognetti held 55.2% of the vote, compared to Bresnahan, who […]
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