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2026 candidates we're tracking in PA-5
Mary Gay Scanlon
Top priorities
- Advocating for children and families
- Protecting American freedoms
- Supporting job preservation and economic programs
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon is the sitting U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 5th District, serving since 2018. She won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed, per Pennsylvania's official primary returns.
Nick Manganaro
Finance professional from Haverford whose career included work for J.P. Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, BlackRock, and Glenmede Trust; he holds a math degree from Reed College and a graduate finance degree from MIT, per Broad + Liberty. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the Department of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Nick Manganaro.
About this race
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Pennsylvania primary is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.