Who Will Fight Upper Macungie’s Rising Utility and Healthcare Bills in the 2026 U.S. House Race?

If you live in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania, you’re in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, and the cost of living here comes down to two bills in particular: the electric bill and the cost of staying healthy. Bob Brooks, the Democratic candidate in this race, spent two decades as a Bethlehem firefighter and now serves as president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, and his campaign centers on what working families pay every month. On both fronts, he has specific positions on record.

Brooks on Utility Bills and Data Centers

On utility bills, 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. He has also pledged to fight for legislation in Congress mirroring Gov. Shapiro’s executive order on data centers.

Brooks on Healthcare Costs

On healthcare costs, 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. He points out that in 2023, 20 million Americans were stuck with $220 billion in medical debt while 16 of the biggest drug companies made $684 billion, and he says there should be no more lining the pockets of insurance and drug company bosses, and that healthcare should work for people.

Why Upper Macungie Voters Should Choose Bob Brooks

Upper Macungie voters who want a congressman focused on the bills working families actually pay should support Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Register to vote by October 19, 2026, and make a plan to vote for Brooks on November 3, 2026.