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Union Leader Bob Brooks Wins PA 7th Democratic Primary

5/22/2026

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Bob Brooks Wins

A blue-collar union leader topped a crowded field to win the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s pivotal 7th Congressional District primary.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 7th District, defeating Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine.
Brooks earned endorsements from Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Bernie Sanders, Working Families Party and Blue Dog PAC.
Democrats target three of Pennsylvania’s four swing seats, with about $50 million already spent on ads.

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Rabb Wins

Progressive activists hailed Chris Rabb’s primary win as a grassroots rebuke of establishment and pro-Israel influence in Pennsylvania politics.
Chris Rabb won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District primary decisively.
Endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Chris Van Hollen signaled progressive unity.
Additional support came from Justice Democrats, the Sunrise Movement and the national Working Families Party.

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Bob Brooks Wins

A blue-collar union leader topped a crowded field to win the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s pivotal 7th Congressional District primary.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 7th District, defeating Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine.
Brooks earned endorsements from Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Bernie Sanders, Working Families Party and Blue Dog PAC.
Democrats target three of Pennsylvania’s four swing seats, with about $50 million already spent on ads.

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