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Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Paige Cognetti (Democrat) won Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Rob Bresnahan 54.5% to 45.5%. Paige Cognetti takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr..
| Representative-elect | Paige Cognetti (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+4 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Tilt D · Paige Cognetti 64%, Rob Bresnahan 36% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Paige Cognetti (D) | 54.5% | 153,764 |
| Rob Bresnahan (R) | 45.5% | 128,589 |
79% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.