BETHLEHEM, Penn.—Democrats in Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th congressional districts chose their candidates on May 19 to challenge two Republicans who just barely flipped their seats in 2024.
Running unopposed in District 8, Democrat Paige Cognetti clinched the nomination to challenge Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. (R-Penn.) in November. Bresnahan narrowly flipped the seat in 2024, grabbing it from then-Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Penn.) with a 1.6-point margin.
Democrat Bob Brooks prevailed in a crowded primary for District 7, beating Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure, and Carol Obando-Derstine. The Associated Press called the race for Brooks at 9:46 p.m. ET on Tuesday, with the former union boss leading the pack by double digits. …