Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District

Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District is represented by Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican), who has served in the House since 2017 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2019. Fitzpatrick has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 72% of the time. The district includes Levittown, Horsham, and Montgomeryville. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 85% of residents live in Bucks County. About 767,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $113,911.

Current Representative

Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican) has served in the House since 2017 and has represented Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District since redistricting in 2019.

• VoteSee report card grade: B
• Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
• Votes with the Republican majority: 72%

See Brian Fitzpatrick's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Pennsylvania 1st District

Winner: Bob Harvie.

Incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

• Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican), incumbent: raised $8.0M, $709K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 72% of the time
• Bob Harvie (Democratic): raised $3.2M, $409K cash on hand

Polls

Poll average: Bob Harvie 47.0%, Brian Fitzpatrick 46.0%. Simple average of 2 polls that ended Oct 12, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026, each pollster's latest (likely voters when it reports both).

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Harvie	Fitzpatrick
RedBox Research (D)	Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026	733 LV	46%	46%
New York Times/The Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena University	Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026	400 LV	48%	46%
Global Strategy Group (D)	Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026	1,032 LV	46%	46%
Public Opinion Strategies (R)	Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026	400 RV	40%	49%
GQR (D)	Aug 19, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026	400 LV	48%	49%
Global Strategy Group (D)	Aug 5, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026	500 LV	43%	47%
Global Strategy Group (D)	Mar 19, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026	400 LV	42%	48%
Public Policy Polling (D)	Oct 10, 2025 – Oct 11, 2025	585 LV	41%	41%

Polls compiled from Wikipedia; see each pollster for full results.

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

• Population: 767,357
• Median household income: $113,911
• Median age: 44
• Median home value: $440,500
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.9%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Fitzpatrick Voted Recently

• Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

• Nay on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
• Nay on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". (Sep 15, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (Sep 15, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

• Robert Brady — Democrat (1998–2019)
• Thomas Foglietta — Democrat (1981–1997)
• Ozzie Myers — Democrat (1975–1981)
• William Barrett — Democrat (1949–1977)
• James Gallagher — Republican (1947–1949)
• William Barrett — Democrat (1945–1947)
• James Gallagher — Republican (1943–1945)
• Leon Sacks — Democrat (1937–1943)
• Harry Ransley — Republican (1933–1937)
• James Beck — Republican (1927–1933)
• William Vare — Republican (1911–1927)
• Henry Bingham — Republican (1879–1913)

Where the District Is

Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District covers 700 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

• Bucks County: 85% of residents
• Montgomery County (part): 16% of residents

Largest communities

• Levittown
• Horsham (part)
• Montgomeryville
• Croydon
• Bristol
• Morrisville
• Quakertown
• Perkasie

Neighboring Districts

• Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District — Brendan Boyle (Democrat)
• Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District — Madeleine Dean (Democrat)
• Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)
• New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District — Herbert Conaway (Democrat)
• New Jersey's 7th Congressional District — Thomas Kean (Republican)
• New Jersey's 12th Congressional District — Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democrat)

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators

• John Fetterman — Democrat, senior senator
• Dave McCormick — Republican, junior senator

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