Pennsylvania 6th District
Chrissy Houlahan (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Chrissy Houlahan
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 48 of 121 votes and bills.
Raised $2,086,891 since January 2025: 60% from people, 33% from PACs and other committees, 8% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Marty Young
Republican · restructuring executive, army national guard chaplain
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Young has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Young.
Higher on Liberty Score: Marty Young. Marty Young: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Chrissy Houlahan: F, 35 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.
Marty Young, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Young, so the grade above comes from this list: what Young 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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His open forum page says he will not back an unauthorized war and wants Congress to vote, without naming a policy on Iran.
“Congress declares war. Congress controls the purse. I will not rubber-stamp an unauthorized war or unauthorized spending”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A call for a vote of Congress, with no policy on Iran named, is unclear for anyone.
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His campaign site backs ending federal taxes on tips.
“I support eliminating federal taxes on tips so service workers can keep more of what they earn.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax cut is with liberty on free markets.
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On a Pennsylvania Family Council survey he answered no to males who identify as female competing in girls' sports.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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His campaign site says he will back defence budgets focused on modernization, cyber defence and the industrial base.
“I will support defense budgets focused on modernization, cyber defense, and a strong industrial base, while ending wasteful spending and ensuring our troops have the tools they need.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing defence budgets and equipping troops is with liberty on defense.
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His campaign site calls for a strong America that secures its borders.
“deserve a strong America that deters enemies, secures our borders, and honors those who serve.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is on the with side of the migration measure.
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