The 1st district is based in the northern suburbs of
Philadelphia, including all of
Bucks County and parts of
Montgomery County. Fitzpatrick, a
moderate, was expected to face a primary challenge from a more right-wing candidate after voting against the
One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but ultimately drew no challengers.
Republican primary Presumptive nominee •
Brian Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined • Mark Houck, nonprofit ministry founder and candidate for this district in
2024 Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Bob Harvie, chair of the
Bucks County Commission (2020–present) • Lucia Simonelli, mathematician
Failed to qualify • Tracy Hunt,
Delaware Valley University professor • Robert Strickler, eyewear company manager • Thomas Taft, son of
Seth Taft and great-grandson of President
William Howard Taft • Michael Zeltakalns
Endorsements Debates and forums Fundraising Italics indicates a nonqualifying candidate.
Libertarian primary Filed paperwork • Jamie Frost Remmey
Independents Filed paperwork • John Hoban
General election Predictions Polling Brian Fitzpatrick vs. Bob Harvie ==District 2==