Pennsylvania 14th District
Guy Reschenthaler (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Guy Reschenthaler
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 119 of 124 votes and bills.
Raised $5,037,695 since January 2025: 58% from people, 28% from PACs and other committees, 14% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Alan Bradstock
Democrat · retired FBI agent, Army veteran
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Bradstock, and what Bradstock has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 31. A grade needs 4.
Raised $406,026 since January 2025: 94% from people, 5% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Alan Bradstock, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Bradstock, so the grade above comes from this list: what Bradstock has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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He says he would vote to withhold funding for the war with the Islamic Republic and work with allies toward a diplomatic end.
“In Congress, I would vote to withhold funding for this war and work with our allies toward a diplomatic end.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Voting to cut off funds for American action against Iran is against liberty on tyranny.
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Asked where he stands on the Iran war, he says it should end immediately.
“Iran war: We should end it immediately.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Ending the war with no policy named is unclear for anyone.
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He pledges to tackle disinformation through online platform transparency and accountability for bad actors while not infringing on free speech.
“supporting policies that hold bad actors accountable without infringing on free speech”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He names both a disinformation policy and a free speech limit without naming a specific law, so it does not settle which side.
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Asked about taxing the wealthy, he says corporations and wealthy individuals should pay higher tax rates.
“Corporations and wealthy individuals should pay higher tax rates.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy are against liberty on free markets.
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His campaign site calls for a universal system that guarantees health care as a right.
“It’s time to guarantee health care as a right, not a privilege.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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He lists haphazard tariffs that raise prices among the administration's policies Congress must question.
“haphazard tariffs that raise prices”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets, the same for any candidate.
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Asked about diversity, he says diversity matters because a range of perspectives produces better solutions.
“Diversity matters because the best solutions come from hearing a range of perspectives and listening to one another with respect.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He praises diversity without naming a mandate, quota or policy, so the words do not settle it.
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He backs a bill like the 2013 Senate immigration bill, which includes an earned path to citizenship.
“I'll back a bipartisan approach like the 2013 "Gang of 8" bill, which passed the Senate 68-32: stronger border enforcement, mandatory E-Verify, and an earned path to citizenship with penalties and background checks.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship for people here illegally is against liberty on borders.
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He says he supports a secure border and removing people who pose real threats.
“As a former FBI counterterrorism agent, I support a secure border and removing people who pose real threats.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and deporting dangerous people is with liberty on borders.
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