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Scranton Mayor Launches Congressional Bid, Targets GOP Rival
9/2/2025
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Story summary
- Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti launched her congressional campaign against GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania's 8th District.
- Cognetti criticized Bresnahan's stock trading and healthcare votes.
- Internal polling indicates Cognetti has a narrow lead over Bresnahan, who won by a small margin in 2024.
- This district is vital for Democrats seeking to regain House control.
