Here’s a look at the candidates competing in Western Pennsylvania.
PA-14 Congressional Race
In Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler is seeking another term. He is facing Democratic challenger Alan Bradstock.
Reschenthaler has held the seat since 2019. Prior to entering Congress, he served as a state senator and was an attorney. He currently serves as chief deputy whip for House Republicans.
Bradstock is a U.S. Army veteran and former FBI special agent. He is currently working as a financial advisor.
Polling shows that Reschenthaler is highly likely to win reelection, despite what Democrats consider to be a favorable political environment in the swing state.
PA-16 Congressional Race
Incumbent Republican Representative Mike Kelly is facing Democratic challenger Justin Wagner to represent Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District.
Kelly has held the seat since 2011. He served on the Butler City Council and owned a car dealership before serving in Congress. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and is focused on tax policy, trade, and economic development.
Wagner is from Mercer County and is an automation engineer and Army veteran who served in Iraq. His campaign has been focused on the economy and healthcare affordability.
Recent polling shows that Kelly is expected to win reelection in the conservative Congressional district.
Pennsylvania Senate District 38
Democratic incumbent Senator Lindsey Williams in Pennsylvania’s 38th Senate District will be facing Republican challenger Thomas West in the upcoming election.
Williams has represented the district since 2019. Her work has been focused on labor protections, public education, and public transportation funding. She is also supportive of communities making decisions related to data center development.
West owns a men’s clothing store in Pittsburgh. He previously ran for the Republican nomination for Pittsburgh mayor in 2025 before entering the race for state Senate.
The district covers portions of Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania Senate District 46
In Pennsylvania’s 46th Senate District, Republican Senator Camera Bartolotta is facing independent challenger Jodi Borello.
Democratic nominee Evan Snyder withdrew from the race, setting up an unusual clash between a Republican and an independent candidate.
Bartolotta has held the seat since 2015. She owned a small oil-change business before entering public office. Her focus in the state Senate has consisted of energy policy and labor legislation. She serves as majority caucus secretary in Senate Republican leadership.
Borello is a former environmental organizer who previously worked with the Center for Coalfield Justice. Her campaign has been focused on data center and environmental concerns.
The district covers Washington and Greene counties, and part of Beaver County.
Pennsylvania House District 12
In Pennsylvania’s 12th House District, a clash between Democratic incumbent Representative Brandon Dukes and Republican challenger Scott Timko.
In an August special election, Dukes won against Timko by just 88 votes.
Dukes is a loan administrator. He is now seeking to stay in office for another term after a brief stint in Harrisburg following August’s special election.
Timko is a commercial pilot and former Air Force captain. He is seeking to reclaim the seat for the Republican Party. The race is highly anticipated and expected to be very competitive, with Democrats seeking to grow their slim majority and Republicans seeking to take back control of the House.
The district covers parts of Butler County.
