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Pennsylvania District 8

Congressional District in PA • 5 Counties

Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district is represented by Rob Bresnahan, a Republican U.S. representative. Bresnahan won the 2024 general election with 50.8% of the vote. The district has 768,757 residents, a median household income of $67,979 and a median age of 42.9, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Rob Bresnahan

Representative for Pennsylvania District 8
Republican1 year in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

768,757

Total Population

$67,979

Median Household Income

42.9

Median Age

16.5%

College Educated

13.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

74.9% Whi
6.7% Bla
15.1% His
2.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 42.9 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $67,979 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Rob Bresnahan Republican50.8%
Matt Cartwright Democratic49.2%

Rob Bresnahan won by 1.6%

385,074 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Rob Bresnahan

Major Counties

Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and 2 more

Major Cities

Scranton, Wilkes-Barre

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Pennsylvania District 8?
Rob Bresnahan (Republican) currently represents Pennsylvania District 8 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Pennsylvania District 8?
Pennsylvania District 8 includes 5 counties: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe.
What are the major cities in Pennsylvania District 8?
The major cities in this district include Scranton, Wilkes-Barre.
What is the population of Pennsylvania District 8?
Pennsylvania District 8 has a population of approximately 768,757 residents.