Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district
Bob Brooks, the firefighters union boss, has won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. His victory sets the stage for a general election against Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in 2026. Brooks received significant endorsements from prominent Democratic figures, including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Bob Brooks was projected to win the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.
- ▪He received endorsements from notable Democrats, including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Brooks faced competition from several candidates, including former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure.
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Bernie Sanders Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district The crowded four-way race will set up a general election battle against GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in 2026 By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 19, 2026 11:02pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Republican who won tight swing district race now focused on 'real results' in Congress Rep.-elect Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., reacts to winning his race, Trump returning to the White House and the agenda of Republicans in the new Congress.
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