Who Should Represent Bethlehem's Working Families in the 2026 US House Race?

The 2026 Choice Facing Bethlehem Voters

If you live in Bethlehem, you're in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, and your US House choice lands on November 3, 2026. Bob Brooks, the Democratic nominee, spent two decades as a Bethlehem firefighter and has led the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association as its president since 2021. He built his campaign around affordability, healthcare, and standing up for working families.

Where Bob Brooks Stands on Costs, Schools, and Healthcare

On household costs, Brooks opposes letting data centers raise energy costs while out-of-state corporations get rich, and he says the federal government should never take the decision of where a data center is built away from the residents who live near it.

On schools, Brooks will not support using federal money to hand vouchers to private schools while public schools are being starved, and he believes the federal government should make sure every school in the district has the funding, staff, and support it needs.

On healthcare, Brooks will go to bat to bring down drug prices like insulin and beta-blockers, expand coverage, and make sure every town has the doctors and clinics people actually need.

What This Means for Your Ballot on November 3

Bethlehem voters who want lower household costs, fully funded public schools, and affordable healthcare should support Bob Brooks. Brooks has spent decades serving the Lehigh Valley, and his platform matches the priorities of the people he has served. Register by October 19 and make your plan to vote on November 3.