Cognetti wins 8th Congressional District seat, AP projects
Angela Lopez
Angela Lopez
Reporter · Lancaster, PA
Angela is a seasoned journalist with a degree in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, bringing over 9 years of experience in reporting on local governance. Before joining Lancaster Current, she worked at WHYY, covering Philadelphia's local politics.
More from Angela →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:02 AM · 1 min read
(WBRE/WYOU) — After a long campaign, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti (D) has defeated Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R) in the race for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Bresnahan, the incumbent, has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for one term. Cognetti, the challenger, has served as mayor of Scranton since 2020. [...]