Pennsylvania 7th U.S. House District 2026
A sourced guide to the major-party nominees, ballot context and where official voting and results information will appear. This is not an endorsement or a forecast.
Our Final Call · Oct 29 projectionBrooks (D) by 4Read why →PA-07: the race, its history and the final week
Mackenzie flipped the Lehigh Valley–area House seat in 2024, winning by approximately one point. Brooks is the 2026 Democratic nominee.
District electoral history
Ballotpedia reports a September 9–20 Franklin & Marshall survey of 357 registered voters showing Brooks at 45% and Mackenzie at 40%, with undecided respondents. One poll is not a reliable time trend.
Earlier results may reflect different candidates and, across redistricting cycles, different geographic boundaries. The historical vote is not a prediction.
2026 major-party nominees
Bob Brooks
Major-party nominee in this congressional district; consult the linked candidate records for a complete ballot and biography.
Ryan Mackenzie
Major-party nominee in this congressional district; the complete ballot may also include third parties or write-ins.
Polling record: what is verifiable?
A September Franklin & Marshall survey supplies a dated measurement, but a single district survey does not support a rolling average.
| Field dates | Survey | Sample | Brooks (D) | Mackenzie (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9–20 | Franklin & Marshall (via race guide) | 357 RV | 45% | 40% |
For current candidate filings and published surveys, consult the race source. We will add actual toplines only when fieldwork dates, candidate matchup and source can be verified.
What to verify as voting approaches
- New district-level polls: sample, population, sponsor, and exact field dates.
- Official ballot and polling-place rules from the state or local election authority.
- Candidate disclosures and campaign claims against source documents.
- Election-night county returns and outstanding ballots; do not confuse a media call with certification.
Source notebook
2026 race information and historical election records · Review date October 26, 2026.
Corrections: corrections@electiontracker.live.
Race background
District 7 includes the Lehigh Valley area. Incumbent Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks are the Republican and Democratic nominees. The boundary and official ballot information should be checked with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
What to watch on November 3
Pennsylvania polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern. County results can be reported on different timetables; votes remaining must not be inferred from a small early batch.
Reading a race call: Preliminary totals are unofficial. Media projections must name the projecting outlet; certification comes from authorized election officials.
Sources and election resources
Nominee and contextual information checked October 26, 2026. Follow these primary and independent resources to confirm changes after this review date.
Related coverage
ElectionTracker analysis of this race (check the article date) · Election-week update log · Official voting tools.
Any ballot or nomination change after October 26 should be checked against the state election authority before being reflected on this page.