Bresnahan Wins Pennsylvania's 8th District Race

Rob Bresnahan, a Republican business owner from Pittston, has defeated Democratic incumbent Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, a seat long held by Democrats. Bresnahan, who led Cartwright by 51% to 49% with nearly all votes counted, focused his campaign on inflation, border security, and contrasted his youth with Cartwright's established career. Despite Cartwright's strong fundraising efforts, totaling over $8 million, Bresnahan benefited from substantial outside support. The district, recently made more conservative through redistricting, was a key target for Republicans. Cartwright's focus on abortion rights and accusations against Bresnahan of wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare did not secure him a seventh term. The race was highly competitive, as identified by the Cook Political Report, with Bresnahan's win marking a significant gain for Republicans aiming to maintain a House majority.