Who Is Running in Pennsylvania Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Chrissy Houlahan
(Incumbent)Economy
HighChrissy Houlahan advocates for a 21st-century economy that ensures economic security and job creation for Pennsylvania families. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility to manage national debt and supports practical policies to lower costs, such as lightening federal permitting for energy projects and reducing homebuilding regulations for affordable housing. She also highlights the importance of businesses paying living wages and ensuring equal pay.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Chrissy Houlahan voted against the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) and H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, stating such legislation was not about true immigration reform and undermined American values or humanitarian protections. She supports comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for increased work visas and pathways to citizenship for international students who are educated in the U.S. She also voiced criticism regarding increased immigration enforcement actions and stated that ICE is overfunded.
Healthcare
HighChrissy Houlahan supports making healthcare affordable and accessible, asserting it is a fundamental human right best achieved through a participatory insurance system. She advocates for strengthening the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid. Her proposals include a public health insurance option, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding mental health services.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Chrissy Houlahan |
|---|---|
| Economy | Chrissy Houlahan advocates for a 21st-century economy that ensures economic security and job creation for Pennsylvania families. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility to manage national debt and supports practical policies to lower costs, such as lightening federal permitting for energy projects and reducing homebuilding regulations for affordable housing. She also highlights the importance of businesses paying living wages and ensuring equal pay. High |
| Immigration | Representative Chrissy Houlahan voted against the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) and H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, stating such legislation was not about true immigration reform and undermined American values or humanitarian protections. She supports comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for increased work visas and pathways to citizenship for international students who are educated in the U.S. She also voiced criticism regarding increased immigration enforcement actions and stated that ICE is overfunded. High |
| Healthcare | Chrissy Houlahan supports making healthcare affordable and accessible, asserting it is a fundamental human right best achieved through a participatory insurance system. She advocates for strengthening the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid. Her proposals include a public health insurance option, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding mental health services. High |
| Climate & Energy | Chrissy Houlahan identifies climate change as a grave threat requiring decisive action. She advocates for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through deploying existing technologies, developing new solutions like improved battery storage and safer nuclear energy, and investing in carbon-reducing biofuels. She voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which directs investments in clean energy and climate infrastructure. Houlahan also supported the Great American Outdoors Act and strengthened the Climate Action Now Act to encourage global cooperation. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Chrissy Houlahan identifies as firmly pro-choice and has stated she will vote to protect a woman's right to control her reproductive freedom. She voted in favor of the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act, which protect access to abortion and contraception. She also reintroduced the Support UNFPA Funding Act to authorize funding for global sexual and reproductive health programs. High |
| Foreign Policy | Chrissy Houlahan championed 40 priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a 3.8 percent pay increase for servicemembers and codified Women’s Initiative Teams. She stated her commitment to strengthening military readiness, protecting servicemembers, and safeguarding America’s competitive edge. She also supported nuclear arms control efforts and opposed legislation boosting fossil energy or enabling immediate security assistance to Israel without accounting for existing laws. High |
| Education | Chrissy Houlahan advocates for strengthening schools and expanding learning access. She supports federal funding for universal Pre-K and STEM education, increased mental health resources for students and teachers, and initiatives to address teacher shortages. She also works to make college affordable by expanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Pell Grants, and supports apprenticeship opportunities. Her actions align with her belief that education is key to opportunity. High |
| Gun Policy | Chrissy Houlahan supports gun violence prevention and responsible gun ownership, advocating for data-informed policy decisions by allowing CDC research on gun violence. She voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8), the Enhanced Background Checks Act (H.R. 1446), and the Assault Weapons Ban (H.R. 1808). She also supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which enhanced background checks and closed the "boyfriend loophole." High |
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