Harvie Unseats Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania House Race
Democrat Bob Harvie defeats Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, whom he will succeed after the Associated Press called the race shortly after midnight.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democratic challenger Bob Harvie defeated Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in the Pennsylvania congressional race. The Associated Press declared Harvie the winner shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
Why it matters
The result ends Fitzpatrick's tenure representing Bucks County, a seat he has held since 2016. The outcome shifts the composition of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation in the state's Bucks County district.
The Associated Press called the race for Harvie shortly after midnight, ending Fitzpatrick's eight-year congressional tenure that began in 2016. Vote totals and margin were not available in the source material.
The players
Brian Fitzpatrick
Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican congressman who has represented Bucks County, Pennsylvania, since 2016 and previously worked as an FBI special agent and assistant US attorney.
Bob Harvie
Bob Harvie is the Democratic challenger who defeated Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in the Pennsylvania congressional race.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is a global news agency that made the race call declaring Harvie the winner shortly after midnight.
The details
Harvie unseated Fitzpatrick in the general election, and the Associated Press declared him the winner shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick, 52, previously worked as a special agent for the FBI and as an assistant US attorney before entering Congress.
Timeline
2016: Fitzpatrick first began representing Bucks County in Congress.
2021: Fitzpatrick and Jacqui Heinrich began dating.
July 2025: The couple announced their engagement.
June 2026: Fitzpatrick and Heinrich married at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
Wednesday, shortly after midnight: The AP declared Harvie the winner.
Political Context
Fitzpatrick first won the Bucks County seat in 2016 and held it for a decade. The loss marks the end of that tenure for a Republican in a suburban Pennsylvania district.
Bucks County voters now have a new representative in Congress following the change in leadership of this district. The shift affects which member residents will contact on federal matters going forward.
The takeaway
Congressional seats can change hands even after long tenures, and local voters ultimately determine that outcome. Following your district's results helps you understand who represents you in Washington.
Further reading
For more on congressional contests across the state, see Elections coverage in Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
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