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Fitzpatrick Claims Harvie Under FBI Probe, Harvie Denies

7/29/2026

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) accused Democratic challenger Bob Harvie of being under an FBI investigation at a March 6, 2024 news conference on the Capitol.
Bob Harvie denied the claim, saying he testified as a witness, after his lawyer sent a cease-and-desist demanding Fitzpatrick stop the allegation.
The FBI declined to comment, leaving the seat—one of three Republican districts that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024—a key Democratic pickup target.

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) accused Democratic challenger Bob Harvie of being under an FBI investigation at a March 6, 2024 news conference on the Capitol.
Bob Harvie denied the claim, saying he testified as a witness, after his lawyer sent a cease-and-desist demanding Fitzpatrick stop the allegation.
The FBI declined to comment, leaving the seat—one of three Republican districts that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024—a key Democratic pickup target.