Bob Harvie

Bob Harvie is vice chair of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners and a former high school social studies teacher. He won the May 2026 Democratic primary and is challenging Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who has held the seat since 2018 and beat Democrat Ashley Ehasz by more than 12 points in 2024.

On the ballot against Brian Fitzpatrick (R)

Why it matters: Pennsylvania's 1st District covers Bucks County and part of Montgomery County, and it is one of four Pennsylvania seats both parties are targeting this fall.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingToss-upCook Political Report, Oct 27 source

Latest poll Harvie 41% 41% Fitzpatrick 18% undecided or other Public Policy Polling (commissioned by the Harvie campaign; internal poll), Oct 10-11, 2025, 585 LV. source

In Bob's own words

I'm committed to working for the people of this district, whether they vote for me or not.

Bob Harvie, Told WHYY News at a town hall in Horsham, July 2025 (exact day not given). source

Government is supposed to work for people, it's supposed to make your life easier, not harder.

Bob Harvie, Told WHYY News after the May 2026 primary (exact day not given). source

Where Bob stands

Health care: Harvie wants to restore the ACA premium tax credits, lower the Medicare buy-in age to 55, expand Medicare drug price negotiation and cap insulin costs. source
Tariffs and wages: He wants to roll back Trump's tariffs on everyday goods and raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. source
Campaign finance and ethics: He supports overturning Citizens United, permanently banning corporate PAC contributions, and banning stock trading by members of Congress. source
Government reform: He backs an age limit of 80 for members of Congress, a ban on partisan gerrymandering, and immediate release of the Epstein files. source

The record

Elected to the Bucks County Board of Commissioners in 2019, which gave Democrats a majority there for the first time in nearly 40 years; re-elected in 2023.
Taught high school social studies for more than two decades.
Served on the Falls Township planning commission and as a Falls Township supervisor.

ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Brian Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick is a former FBI special agent who led its Public Corruption Unit. He was first elected to Congress in 2016 and has held the current seat since the 2018 redistricting. source
He initially advanced the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' but ultimately voted against the final version. source
In 2022 he voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, but he also voted for a bill protecting the right to cross state lines for an abortion. source

Endorsed by

Planned Parenthood Action Fund End Citizens United American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania

Voting in PA

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Register by: October 19, 2026
Early voting: Pennsylvania has no separate early in-person voting period. The state page mentions on-demand mail ballot voting at your county elections office; check with your county for hours.
Mail ballots: The application deadline is October 27, 2026. Counties must receive completed ballots by 8:00 PM on November 3, 2026.
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Race data checked Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.