Who Is Running in Pennsylvania Congressional District 16th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
George Kelly
(Incumbent)Economy
HighGeorge Kelly advocates for job creation and economic growth through proactive international trade and investment. He emphasizes bringing billions in investment to Canada via trade agreements to build a stronger economy and provide good, solid jobs for Canadians. He believes expanding trade opportunities beyond the U.S.-Canada border is essential for Canada's economic health.
Immigration
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Healthcare
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | George Kelly |
|---|---|
| Economy | George Kelly advocates for job creation and economic growth through proactive international trade and investment. He emphasizes bringing billions in investment to Canada via trade agreements to build a stronger economy and provide good, solid jobs for Canadians. He believes expanding trade opportunities beyond the U.S.-Canada border is essential for Canada's economic health. High |
| Immigration | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Healthcare | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Climate & Energy | George Kelly supports tailpipe emissions standards, noting their effectiveness in reducing emissions and fostering sustainable automaking. He criticizes the opposition for not embracing these standards and for failing to offer alternative ideas for fighting climate change. Kelly emphasizes the need for strong environmental standards in the next generation of electric vehicle manufacturing. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Education | George Kelly believes parents, not politicians or activists, should direct their children's education. He advocates for state and local government support for schools, emphasizing transparency and keeping politics, DEI agendas, and ideological content out of classrooms. Kelly supports returning to traditional, biblically grounded values and strong academics. He argues Texans deserve high-quality public education and that the state should assume more of its cost. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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