Pennsylvania 4th District
Madeleine Dean (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Madeleine Dean
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 42 of 122 votes and bills.
Raised $1,966,148 since January 2025: 52% from people, 46% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Aurora Stuski
Republican · jewelry appraiser, west norriton republican committee chair
C-Liberty Score C-72 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Stuski has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Stuski.
Raised $9,750 since January 2025: 100% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Aurora Stuski. Aurora Stuski: C-, 72 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Madeleine Dean: F, 31 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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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.
Aurora Stuski, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Stuski, so the grade above comes from this list: what Stuski 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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Her campaign site says Israel is an American ally with a right to protect its people from terrorism.
“Israel has a legitimate right to protect its people from terrorism.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing Israel's right to defend itself is with liberty on free nations.
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Her campaign site says U.S. arms transfers to Israel should be tested against existing U.S. law on arms transfers and human rights.
“Apply existing U.S. legal requirements consistently, including those governing arms transfers and human rights.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Conditioning weapons to Israel on law and human rights is against liberty on free nations.
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Her campaign site says allies, including NATO members, must carry their fair share of defence costs, without saying she would leave NATO or stop aid to Ukraine.
“I also believe our allies must accept their fair share of the financial and security burdens of protecting their own nations.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Burden sharing with no named country, treaty or vote does not settle which side she is on.
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Her campaign site platform lists property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
“Expand property tax and housing relief for seniors living on fixed incomes.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax cut is with liberty on free markets.
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Her campaign site says she supports a strong military able to deter aggression and defend the country.
“I support a strong military capable of deterring aggression and defending the United States.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a strong military is with liberty on defense.
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Her campaign site says she will enforce immigration law as part of a secure border plan.
“Enforce immigration law, stop trafficking, and put Pennsylvania's security first.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Enforcing the immigration law and securing the border is on the with side of the migration measure.
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