Bob Brooks wins U.S. House seat representing Pennsylvania's 7th District: AP
Former State Representative Bob Brooks, a Democrat from Pennsylvania and US Congressional candidate, during a campaign event ahead of a primary election in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Pennsylvania will hold a primary electio
PHILADELPHIA - Democrat Bob Brooks declared victory in the race for the U.S. House sea for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
The backstory:
Brooks defeated incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie, who conceded the race.
Brooks campaigned on labor rights, workplace protections, health care access and housing affordability, framing policy debates around everyday economic security for working-class families.
In his platform, he emphasized investments in local infrastructure, protection of social safety net programs and initiatives to lower everyday household costs.
Dig deeper:
Brooks is a Democrat and the statewide president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association. He is also a retired 20-year Bethlehem firefighter.
The Source: Associated Press race call; Bob Brooks campaign website; provided candidate profiles.