Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee? (2028)
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NOV 7, 2029Primary Election
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$14.8KNOV 7, 2029Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age66 years old (Apr 13, 1960)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundLawyer
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsRobert Patrick “Bob” Casey Jr. is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Scranton, Pennsylvania. He served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–2025) and previously served as Pennsylvania Auditor General (1997–2005) and Pennsylvania Treasurer (2005–2007). He is the son of former Pennsylvania Governor Bob Casey Sr. Casey earned a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Opposes large corporate and wealthy tax cuts and supports targeted tax changes to help working- and middle-class families, such as expanding child and earned-income tax credits and measures to limit corporate tax avoidance. Has criticized the 2017 Republican tax law as a “giveaway to the super rich” and co-sponsored proposals like a Buffett-style minimum tax and measures to end corporate inversions and curb stock buybacks.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and measures to protect and expand coverage (including Medicaid expansion and protections for pre-existing conditions) and has backed legislation to expand children's Medicaid; has not embraced Medicare for All while expressing support for achieving universal coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and refugee resettlement while also backing bipartisan measures to strengthen border security and hire more agents; advocates protecting asylum access and humanitarian parole alongside enforcement reforms. Positions combine pro-refugee votes/co-sponsorships with support for a recent bipartisan border package that included enforcement provisions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate currently supports federal legislation to protect abortion rights and has backed measures to codify Roe v. Wade standards. He previously described himself as a pro-life Democrat and has supported some abortion restrictions in the past, but in 2022 shifted to endorse legislation protecting abortion access nationally.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal climate actions such as the Clean Power Plan and opposed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, while backing clean energy investment and environmental protections; has also supported Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry as part of the state energy mix.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded and universal background checks, limits on high-capacity magazines, and a ban on military-style assault weapons; backs policies to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and to support gun violence survivors. Has sponsored or joined legislation and public initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence and increasing support for victims and prevention programs.
Latest News
Bob Casey Jr. is being mentioned mainly in the context of Pennsylvania’s shifting Senate politics and broader Democratic strategy. Recent coverage focuses more on John Fetterman’s uncertain 2028 plans, his comments on the filibuster, and polling that could shape the next Senate race than on Casey himself. He is also appearing in stories about Democrats’ efforts to strengthen their position in Pennsylvania and potentially retake control in Congress.
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Campaign Fundraising
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