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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

    F
    Liberty Score F

    On 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.

Voting in Pennsylvania: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.

Side by side

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.

Confronts tyranny and terror
F
Dean7 of 19 votes with liberty
–
StuskiNothing on record
Stands with free nations and free peoples
C-
Dean23 of 33 votes with liberty
F
StuskiBoth ways, from 3 sources
Free speech and a free mind
F
Dean0 of 3 votes with liberty
–
StuskiNothing on record
Free markets and free trade
F
Dean1 of 19 votes with liberty
A
StuskiWith liberty, from 1 source
One law, equal for every individual
F
Dean0 of 13 votes with liberty
–
StuskiNothing on record
Freedom of conscience
–
Dean1 of 1, too few to grade
–
StuskiNothing on record
Strong enough to stay free
B
Dean9 of 11 votes with liberty
A
StuskiWith liberty, from 1 source
Citizenship and the rule of law
F
Dean1 of 23 votes with liberty
A
StuskiWith liberty, from 1 source

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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

    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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

    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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

    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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree markets

    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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteDefense

    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.

  • October 2026 · Her campaign siteBorders

    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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