Republican Rob Bresnahan Defeats Democrat Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania's 8th District

Bresnahan's victory marks a significant GOP win in a district previously held by a Democrat in a Trump-favored area.

Bresnahan unseated Cartwright with a narrow 51% to 49% lead in a closely watched race.
The 8th District, covering parts of northeastern Pennsylvania, was redrawn to be more conservative after redistricting.
Bresnahan campaigned on issues like inflation and border security, tying Cartwright to unpopular Biden administration policies.
Cartwright, a Democrat since 2013, faced challenges due to his alignment with progressive Democrats in a Trump-favored district.
Despite Cartwright's fundraising advantage, significant outside spending helped Bresnahan secure the win.