
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 8
Rob Bresnahan
Rob Bresnahan is a first-term Republican congressman and businessman who ran his family's electrical contracting company, Kuharchik Construction. His campaign focuses on border security, tax cuts, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and support for law enforcement.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 8 (in office since 2025)
- Hometown
- Wyoming and Hughestown, Luzerne County (where he was raised)
- Campaign website
- robforpa.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says he is running because "career politicians have forgotten about people back home" and pledges to stay accessible to constituents.[1]
- Points to his business background, saying he knows "what it takes to create good, family-sustaining jobs."[1]
- Says he will "always stand with law enforcement" and make sure police have the resources to fight the fentanyl crisis.[1]
Background
- U.S. Representative; member of the Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business and Agriculture committees, U.S. House of Representatives · 2025–present[2],[3]
- Chief financial officer at 19, then CEO (from 2013), Kuharchik Construction[2],[3]
- Founder, real estate development company, RPB Ventures[2],[3]
- Former chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee and trustee of the Health, Wellness and Annuity funds, IBEW Local 163[2]
Education
- B.A. (studied business), University of Scranton[3]
Where they stand
- ImmigrationSays the nation must "secure the border, build the wall" and stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminals into communities.[1]
- TaxesCalls for less federal spending, getting inflation under control and cutting taxes so families keep more of the money they earn.[1]
- Social Security & MedicareSays he will not support raising the retirement age or any benefit cuts to Social Security and Medicare.[1]
- Health CareIntroduced the bipartisan INSULIN Act in 2026 to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month, and cosponsored bills to set new rules for prior authorization in Medicare.[4],[5]
- Energy & EnvironmentIntroduced the Local Control Protection Act in June 2026, which would limit developers' ability to sue to overturn local decisions rejecting data centers.[6]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding new tax breaks, raising immigration enforcement and defense spending, and reducing Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[8] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
Sources
- Rob for PA, Bresnahan campaign
- About, Bresnahan campaign
- Rob Bresnahan, Wikipedia
- Bresnahan Introduces Bill to Cap Insulin Costs for Working Families, Office of Rep. Rob Bresnahan, September 3, 2026
- Bresnahan Pushes for Prior Authorization Reform in Congress, Office of Rep. Rob Bresnahan, September 30, 2026
- Bresnahan Introduces Bill to Keep Data Center Decisions in Local Hands, Office of Rep. Rob Bresnahan, June 11, 2026
- Why labor unions are sticking with two Pa. Republicans, even as control of the U.S. House hangs in the balance, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 2026
- Roll Call 190: H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285: H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320: S. 1071, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11: H.R. 1834, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, January 8, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 8
- Paige Cognetti (Democratic)