Polling Average
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41.5%
44.5%
Democrat
Bob Harvie
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
Democrat
$16.4K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Bob Harvie is trading at 47% to win the PA-01 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundCounty commissioner
EducationGeorge Washington University — B.A., History (magna cum laude)
Notable personal detailsRobert J. “Bob” Harvie Jr. is a Bucks County, Pennsylvania commissioner, elected in November 2019 and sworn in on January 6, 2020. He has served as vice-chair of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners. He graduated from Bristol High School, earned a B.A. in history (magna cum laude) from George Washington University, and earned a master’s degree in education from Holy Family University. He has run for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief targeted at the middle class while closing loopholes so the ultra-wealthy and large corporations pay more; proposes tax-code reform alongside pro-worker policies (raising the minimum wage, supporting unions) and targeted investments in housing, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Healthcare
The candidate supports expanding access to affordable health care by protecting and strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, expanding coverage to include dental, vision, and mental health services, lowering prescription drug costs, and reducing medical debt. He describes health care as a human right and favors restoring funding to government programs, while saying a national single-payer system is not politically feasible at present.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has opposed local law enforcement cooperation with ICE’s 287(g) program and criticized county-level partnerships with federal immigration enforcement. His public remarks frame such cooperation as dangerous and call for limits on local participation in immigration enforcement rather than expanded enforcement measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion as healthcare and believes women should be able to make their own reproductive healthcare choices without government interference; expresses support for funding Planned Parenthood and for protecting access to reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Supports modernizing infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions, expand clean energy, and create jobs; has championed county-level climate action including a County Climate Action Plan, a sustainability director, and resolutions toward 100% renewable energy. Advocates clean energy incentives and investments while framing climate action alongside economic and infrastructure policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun-safety laws including restrictions on assault-style weapons and limits on firearm access for certain high-risk individuals, while also backing funding for local law enforcement and community-based public-safety strategies (co-responder programs, addiction and mental-health treatment).
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 12, 2026
Bob Harvie is in the news because he has sued a super PAC backing Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick over campaign claims that he was under FBI investigation and had an affair with a county employee. The dispute comes as Harvie is the Democratic challenger in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, a closely watched House race. He recently won the Democratic nomination after running with strong party backing, including an endorsement from Gov. Josh Shapiro and added national support.
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Articles
HHuffPost6 days ago
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Sued By Democrat Bob Harvie Over FBI Accusations
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AMAltoona Mirror3 months ago
State primary to shape fight for control of US House
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer3 months ago
Josh Shapiro endorses Bob Harvie in race against Brian Fitzpatrick
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PTPittsburgh Tribune-Review3 months ago
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro endorses Bob Harvie’s campaign to oust Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County congressional seat
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Latest Polls
PA-01 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Bob Harvie currently averages 41.5%, ranking second in this race, 3.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 41.5%Position: secondMargin: -3.0 ptsLatest poll: 42.0% (Mar 19 - 22)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Mar 19 - 22.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
19PA-01 Democratic nominee?
End Citizens UnitedJosh ShapiroDemocratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeAFT Pennsylvania Executive CouncilMontgomery County Democratic CommitteeMadeleine DeanMary Gay ScanlonBucks County Democratic CommitteeBucks County Democratic OrganizationBensalem Democratic OrganizationChalfont-New Britain DemocratsCommittee to Protect Health Care
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$1.0M
$501.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.0M
$794.9K
$1.2M
$67.4K
Source: FEC