Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Democratic or unrated
General Election
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Compare the candidates' saved odds and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|
| 99% | $2.45M | |
| 3% | — |
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Total volume
$295
24h volume
$58
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Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data
Pennsylvania 2nd District · US House
Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Democratic or unrated
Seat Dynamics
Incumbent defense
Incumbent: Brendan F. Boyle (D)
Election Rules
Primary May 19, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · Office of the Clerk · 270toWin/Cook · 270toWin · NCSL
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Pennsylvania 2026 general election
November
FRI 6
Prediction market closes
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B. BoyleBrendan BoyleSource: FEC
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Will Democratic win the House race for PA-02?
Final: Yes
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:06 AM UTC
Will Republican win the House race for PA-02?
Final: No
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:06 AM UTC