Millions of dollars have been poured into three Pennsylvania House races that could determine which party controls the chamber in November.
According to the Cook Political Report Home Race Ratingsin which the competitiveness of all 435 chamber elections is assessed, 18 competitions are assessed as a draw. Pennsylvania hosts three such races, the most of any state. All three districts are currently represented by Republicans and have played key roles in Democrats’ path to regaining the House majority, making Pennsylvania’s races some of the most closely watched.
Governor Josh Shapiro In particular, (D) did not hesitate to invest in these breeds. Just last week, Shapiro announced a multimillion-dollar statewide campaign to support elect Democrats across Pennsylvania, signaling the importance of these races to Democrats
The Republican outperformed the Democrat in two of the three races through June 30, but two Democrats enter the field with more money.
7th District (Lehigh Valley)
Republican Representative Ryan Mackenzie has raised over $4.3 million as of June 30 inclusive $631,000 in the second quarter of the year. Almost half of them are funds for the second quarter ($300,000) came from joint fundraising committees. JFC headed by announcer Mike Johnson (R-La.) – Grow the Majority PAC – contributed $88,281 to the campaign, while Defend Our Majority, another committee associated with Johnson and the National Republican Congressional Committee, contributed $49,244. Emmer Majority Builders, a committee affiliated with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), $32,495 gift.
Another joint fundraising committee, Mackenzie for America, is affiliated with the National Republican Congressional Committee and is solely concerned with Mackenzie’s re-election, directs $76,225 for his campaign. Mackenzie just finished $2.9 million in cash as the race enters its final months.
Mackenzie who was approved By President Donald Trump he secured the presidency again in 2024 support as he runs for a second term.
Opposite Mackenzie on the ballot is a Democrat Bob Brookspresident of the Pennsylvania Firefighters Association. Brooks almost raised $2.4 million as of June 30 and most of this money ($1.9 million) came from individual contributions.
Stronger Together PA, a super PAC, spent over $1.8 million in ads supporting Brooks. It is mainly funded by trade unions such as the International Association of Firefighters Kamala Harrisaffiliated with Future Forward PAC and The Bench, a political action committee focused on “recruiting and supporting” the next generation of Democratic leaders, according to its website.
Brooks just finished 1 million dollars in cash as of June 30, after spending most of his war chest on: a very controversial primary school in May.
While Mackenzie continues to maintain a significant fundraising lead, Brooks significantly outperformed him in the second quarter, surpassing $1.2 million from April to June compared to Mackenzie $631,000. Brooks’ sturdy second-quarter fundraising suggests Democrats are increasing investment in a seat they believe is within reach.
8th District (Scranton/Northeastern Pennsylvania)
Republican Representative Rob Bresnahanwho is completing his first term in Congress, has raised the total amount $5.2 million this election cycle, spent $2.6 million. Bresnahan had $2.6 million in cash as of June 30.
In August 2025, End Citizens United – which advocates for campaign finance reforms – filed a proposal ethics complaint with the Office of Congressional Proceedings against Bresnahan, accusing him of failing to disclose ownership of a $1.5 million helicopter. Legislators are required to report in their annual financial reports any income received or assets worth more than $1,000.
Bresnan donated $55,836 to his campaign committee, Rob of the AP, from January 31 to June 30. He also received $1.9 million in PAC contributions while his challenger, a Democrat Paige Cognetti, received $429,599 from PACs.
Cognetti is the current mayor of Scranton, the largest city in the 8th District, and as of June 30, she had raised $4.6 million and spent more than $1.2 million. Nearly 90% of its funding comes from individual donations.
Late in the second quarter, Cognetti had it just over $3.4 million in cash compared to Bresnahan $2.6 millionputting her in a fundraising leadership role as November approaches.
10th District (Harrisburg/York)
Democrat Janelle Stelson picked up $6.4 million from June 30, which makes it highest fundraiser Candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last year. Stelson’s fundraising lead grew in the last quarter, with the former TV host raising $1.7 million between April and June.
Individual contributions total almost 77% of the funds collected by Stelson $4.9 million.
Stelson $45,000 paid between January 2024 and October 2025, Voting for America produced four podcast episodes titled “Voices of Central Pennsylvania With Janelle Stelson”, which are no longer available online.
Vote for America is led by alumni of the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Tax records show the group had total income of less than $50,000 in 2025.
As of June 30, Stelson did almost $4.5 million in cash, preparing for the rematch Rep. Scott Perry (R) who defeated her just over 1% in 2024
Perry, who served seven terms in Congress, including as chairman of the House Freedom Caucus from 2022 to 2024, raised $5.2 million and spent $2.4 million, leaving him $2.8 million in cash.
The veteran lawmaker’s coffers are dominated by individual contributions, accounting for 60% of his total dollars, with more than half coming from donors who gave more than $200 to the campaign. Perry also received over $650,000 in PAC contributionsWith $31,000 comes from the American Israel Public Affairs Commission and $77,430 comes from the PAC associated with the Club for Development, which supporters for free enterprise.
