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Democrat
Bob Brooks
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
$64.0K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFirefighter
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundFirefighter
Notable personal detailsBob Brooks is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District (PA-07). He worked for about 20 years as a firefighter with the City of Bethlehem and became president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association. Brooks has also operated a family snow removal and lawn care business and has coached youth and varsity baseball in the Lehigh Valley.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reversing the 2017 tax law’s benefits for wealthy individuals and large corporations and using revenue to reduce debt and expand healthcare and the safety net; advocates higher taxation of the wealthy and corporations, raising the minimum wage, and strengthening unions.
Healthcare
Bob Brooks supports Medicare for All, restoring cuts to Medicaid, lowering drug prices, expanding coverage, and ensuring access to local doctors and clinics.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and deterring illegal entry while treating migrants humanely and creating pathways for law-abiding people to earn citizenship; favors building a functioning immigration system that balances enforcement with humane treatment and regularization opportunities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying Roe v. Wade and believes women should make their own healthcare and reproductive decisions. The campaign advocates overturning state-level abortion bans and ensuring equal access to reproductive care.
Climate & Energy
Supports taking on the climate crisis by investing in renewables (wind and solar) and building clean energy jobs while also approving new nuclear and natural gas power plants as part of a capacity-building, transition approach.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports respecting the Second Amendment while enacting common-sense gun safety measures, including universal background checks, closing the gun‑show loophole, and enforcing waiting periods to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. He also emphasizes funding and resources for first responders and community public‑safety investments.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Bob Brooks has won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, setting up a general election challenge to Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. His primary campaign drew major backing from national Democrats, the DCCC, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who also appeared in an ad supporting him. The race is being framed as a competitive swing-seat contest in the Lehigh Valley, with economic concerns and affordability issues shaping the campaign.
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Articles
UNU.S. News & World Report2 months ago
Pennsylvania Democrats Pick Swing-District Challengers in Bid to Reclaim US House
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Here's how Shapiro-backed congressional candidates did in key Pa. swing districts
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
National Democrats launch ads to defend Bob Brooks in the Lehigh Valley after attacks from mysterious PAC
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PPOLITICO3 months ago
Shapiro is betting big on an ally for a House seat. There are some risks.
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Polls
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Bob Brooks for PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Public figure
Bernie Sanders endorsed Bob Brooks in the Pennsylvania 7th District Democratic primary.
AFGE
Public endorsement
AFGE endorsed Bob Brooks as part of its Pennsylvania U.S. House endorsement slate.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Political organization
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee backed Bob Brooks in the Pennsylvania 7th District race.
Josh Shapiro
Public figure
Josh Shapiro endorsed Bob Brooks for the Pennsylvania 7th District Democratic primary.
Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
Political organization
The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association endorsed Bob Brooks in his congressional campaign.
Our Revolution
Public figure
Our Revolution endorsed Bob Brooks for Congress in Pennsylvania's 7th District.
National Nurses United
Public figure
National Nurses United endorsed Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th District.
Working Families Party
Public figure
The Pennsylvania Working Families Party endorsed Bob Brooks for Congress in PA-07.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th District.
Allentown mayor and state representatives
Elected official
Allentown mayor and state representatives endorsed Bob Brooks in the Lehigh Valley congressional race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.4M
$1.8M
$1.2M
$598.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.4M
$1.0M
$1.4M
$76.3K
Source: FEC