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Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District (PA-8)
Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District is represented by Robert Bresnahan (R), in office since 2025. One of 17 House seats in Pennsylvania; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Robert Bresnahan (R) — since 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026 — rated Toss-up
- Pennsylvania Primary
- May 19, 2026
- Senators
- David McCormick (R), John Fetterman (D)
- Land Area
- 2,769 sq mi
Who Represents PA-8?
Republican · in office since 2025 · 1 yr in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Agriculture Committee, Small Business Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Voting record this session: cast 312 of 314 roll calls (99.4% participation), with the Republican majority on 93.6% of party-divided votes. Full record →
Pennsylvania's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: David McCormick R and John Fetterman D.
Map of PA-8
Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District within Pennsylvania. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
PA-8 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, PA-8 included. Pennsylvania held its primary on May 19, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up, a Republican-held seat.
Districts Bordering PA-8
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 2 in Pennsylvania and 4 across the state line.
- PA-7 — Ryan Mackenzie R
- PA-9 — Daniel Meuser R
- NJ-5 — Josh Gottheimer D
- NJ-7 — Thomas Kean R
- NY-18 — Patrick Ryan D
- NY-19 — Josh Riley D
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District?
Robert Bresnahan (Republican) represents PA-8 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 2025; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for PA-8?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. Pennsylvania's primary was May 19, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up.
How many congressional districts does Pennsylvania have?
17, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. PA-8 is the 8th of them. See the full Pennsylvania delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/pennsylvania.
Who are the senators for PA-8?
Senators represent the whole state, so PA-8's senators are Pennsylvania's: David McCormick (R) and John Fetterman (D).
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