Brian K. Fitzpatrick

In the 2024 House race for PA-1, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Ashley Ehasz (D) 56.4% to 43.6%. Brian Fitzpatrick received 261,390 votes compared to 202,042 for Ashley Ehasz, a comfortable 12.8-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

As the incumbent, Brian Fitzpatrick benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2022 House race for PA-1, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Ashley Ehasz (D) 54.9% to 45.1%. Brian Fitzpatrick received 201,571 votes compared to 165,809 for Ashley Ehasz, a 9.7-point margin that indicates a genuinely contested race.

As the incumbent, Brian Fitzpatrick benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Brian Fitzpatrick benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. This seat will likely stay on party watch lists as potentially competitive in future cycles.

In the 2020 House race for PA-1, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Christina M. Finello (D) 56.6% to 43.4%. Brian Fitzpatrick received 249,804 votes compared to 191,875 for Christina M. Finello, a comfortable 13.1-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2016 House race for PA-08, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Steve Santarsiero (D) 54.4% to 45.6%. Brian Fitzpatrick received 207,263 votes compared to 173,555 for Steve Santarsiero, a 8.9-point margin that indicates a genuinely contested race.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for PA-08, Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Kevin Strouse (D) 61.9% to 38.1%. Michael G. Fitzpatrick received 137,731 votes compared to 84,767 for Kevin Strouse, a dominant 23.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Michael G. Fitzpatrick benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Michael G. Fitzpatrick benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2012 House race for PA-08, Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R) defeated Kathy Boockvar (D) 56.6% to 43.4%. Michael G. Fitzpatrick received 199,379 votes compared to 152,859 for Kathy Boockvar, a comfortable 13.2-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.