Justin Wagner
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
$9.4K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — PA-16 House winner?
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8.2%chance to win
$9.4KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSenior automation engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundSenior automation engineer
Notable personal detailsJustin Wagner is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a veteran and an automation engineer, and has described work supporting life-sciences/pharmaceutical industry clients as well as past engineering work for the City of Seattle. He has also described prior union membership in the UAW and IBEW and has campaigned on pro-worker messaging.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Justin Wagner supports raising taxes on wealth and corporations rather than cutting them. He backs closing tax loopholes, lifting the payroll tax cap so high earners pay more into Social Security, and reinvesting the money into infrastructure, jobs, and public programs. He also supports a higher federal minimum wage and broader government support for housing, education, and retirement security.
Healthcare
Justin Wagner supports expanding Medicare and defending Medicaid, protecting the ACA, capping out-of-pocket costs, and eliminating surprise medical bills. He also backs Medicare negotiating drug prices and says he would push for Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and stopping cartels while also emphasizing human dignity, due process, and the rule of law. Calls for independent oversight of enforcement, protection for DACA recipients, and a workable path to citizenship with expanded legal pathways for essential workers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a strong federal right to choose and says reproductive decisions should stay between a person and their doctor. Pledges to vote for codifying Roe v. Wade through the Women’s Health Protection Act, protect contraception access, end the Hyde Amendment, expand Title X, and repeal the Comstock Act.
Climate & Energy
Justin Wagner supports cutting emissions, investing in clean energy jobs, and protecting the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. His stated approach emphasizes following the science and holding polluters accountable.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, constitutional red flag laws with due process protections, and stronger action against illegal firearms trafficking. Also emphasizes a pro–Second Amendment framing and says law-abiding citizens have a right to bear arms.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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