Paige Cognetti has raised the most in this race — $7,502,359, ahead of Rob Bresnahan at $6,519,139. Rob Bresnahan has taken the most PAC and party-committee money: $1,668,352. On AIPAC: Rob Bresnahan has taken $89,288 in AIPAC-linked contributions.
This district usually votes Republican. Rob Bresnahan, a Republican, has taken $89,288 in donations linked to AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group. Paige Cognetti, a Democrat, reports $48,159 from other pro-Israel groups.
Key issues in Pennsylvania
Major issues facing Pennsylvania, based on 2025–2026 reporting. Compare them with what each candidate says they focus on below.
The economy — The economy ranks as the state's most important problem in recent polling.
Cost of living — Voters across parties struggle with prices for groceries, gas, and utilities, driving election dynamics.
Health insurance costs — Premiums on the state marketplace doubled after federal subsidies expired, pushing thousands off coverage.
AI data centers — Most voters oppose data centers in their communities, citing energy costs and environmental worries.
Skill games regulation — Courts ruled skill games are slot machines, forcing lawmakers to tax or ban 70,000 machines.
Housing costs — Rising rents and home prices squeeze household budgets in cities and suburbs alike.
Candidates & funding
Rob Bresnahan RepublicanNominee
Campaign raised $1,440,000
AIPAC / pro-Israel
AIPAC-linked $89,288FundVoter-reported, career 2024–2026 — methodology replication pending
AIPAC PAC and AIPAC-routed contributions, 2026 cycle. Source: FEC filings via FundVoter.
No 2026 conduit activity detectedFEC filings show no earmarked contributions via conduits this cycle
2026 fundraising (FEC)$6,519,139 raised · $5,839,568 spent · $732,724 cash on hand through Oct 14, 2026
Focus: Secure the border, cut taxes, back law enforcement, grow jobs
FEC campaign finance data through Oct 14, 2026. Campaign dollars, by source.
Rob Bresnahan R
Paige Cognetti D
Raised
$6.5M
$7.5M
Individuals
$2.5M38%
$6.3M84%
PACs & parties
$1.7M26%
$667K9%
Self-funded
$60K1%
$0
Other
$2.3M35%
$540K7%
AIPAC-linked*
$89K
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Outside spending†
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* AIPAC-linked money is already counted in the rows above — it flags the pro-Israel share, not extra money.
† Independent spending on ads for or against a candidate. It never goes to their campaign.
“Individuals” covers both small-dollar (under $200) and large donors.
Who are the biggest donors?
Every donor ranked by how much they gave, from the candidate’s own FEC filings — individuals, PACs, and party committees all in one list. Expand a candidate to see theirs, then tap any name to learn more about the donor.
Why are so many gifts exactly $10,000? That’s the legal maximum a PAC can give one candidate for the whole cycle — $5,000 for the primary plus $5,000 for the general — so many PACs give the max. Individuals can give up to $3,500 per election.
Rob Bresnahan1627 donors
FINANCIAL POSITION
Campaign raised$6.5M
Campaign spent$5.8M
Cash on hand$733K
FEC 2026 through 10/14/2026
CANDIDATE-CONTROLLED MONEY
Individuals38%
PACs / committees26%
Self-funding1%
Share of campaign receipts. FEC 2026.
ROUTED CONTRIBUTIONS
No 2026 conduit activity detected
FEC filings show no earmarked contributions via conduits this cycle. Career AIPAC-linked total (above) may reflect prior cycles. How conduits work →
These figures come from the candidate’s own itemized FEC reports (2026 cycle, through the coverage date above), with amendments applied and refunds netted. Joint fundraising transfers are left out of the ranking: they’re pass-throughs, and the individual donations behind them are listed above. Bank interest, vendor refunds, and other non-donation receipts are excluded. Donor names are as reported — the same person can appear twice if their name was recorded differently. Independent spending on ads is never included here — see the Outside spending column.
Common questions
Who has raised more money in the Pennsylvania District 8 race?
Paige Cognetti has raised more: $7,502,359, ahead of Rob Bresnahan at $6,519,139.
Who takes PAC money in the Pennsylvania District 8 race?
Rob Bresnahan has taken the most money from PACs and party committees: $1,668,352. Paige Cognetti has taken $667,303.
Who takes AIPAC money in the Pennsylvania District 8 race?
Rob Bresnahan has taken $89,288 in AIPAC-linked contributions.
When is the Pennsylvania District 8 election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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