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Bob Brooks

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania

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Democrat

Bob Brooks

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania

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PA-07 House winner?

$22.4K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Live Odds

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Bob Brooks is trading at 72% to win the PA-07 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleFirefighter

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderMale

LocationPennsylvania

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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Political 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.

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.

Latest 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 Report3 months ago