Who are the Democrats running to challenge Fitzpatrick in PA-01?

Published January 31, 2026 2:44pm ET



Five Democratic candidates are facing off for the opportunity to unseat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) from the Pennsylvania seat he has held for nearly a decade.

Every year that Fitzpatrick has run for Congress, he has faced a primary challenge from a further-right GOP candidate. This year, he is running unchallenged on the Republican ticket for the first time, while the Democratic ticket in Pennsylvania’s first district is fielding a crowded primary.

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