Democrat · Pennsylvania's 1st District · 2026
Bob Harvie
Harvie spent 26 years teaching high school social studies.
Biography
Bob Harvie brought veterans' stories into classrooms through Beyond the Books, a program he started at Bucks County Technical High School.1 Participants' service ranged from World War II to the War on Terror.1 Harvie spent 26 years teaching social studies, including work at the technical school, where he chaired the department.2
Born and raised in Bristol Borough, he graduated from Bristol High School before earning a history degree at George Washington University and an education master's at Holy Family University.1 He has adult children, whom he cites when discussing the costs facing younger families.3
Harvie moved to Falls Township in 1999, served on its planning commission and won election as a township supervisor in 2003.1 He chaired the supervisors from 2008 through 2020, then served on the county commission after his 2019 election.1 Having chaired the county board in 2025, he is its vice chair in 2026.1
The Democrat challenges Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in November.4 His platform proposes restoring and expanding Affordable Care Act premium credits, allowing Medicare buy in at 55 and expanding prescription price negotiations.3 He also supports a $15 minimum wage, a congressional stock trading ban and a pause on new local data centers while their energy, water and employment effects are assessed.3
Record and controversies
Grand jury testimony and campaign claims
About both candidates: Bob Harvie and Brian Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick's campaign and a supporting PAC described Harvie as an FBI investigation subject after his 2022 grand jury testimony; Harvie and his lawyers said he was a witness and denied being under investigation.5 That report stated no charges had been filed in connection with the investigation.5
Harvie and his campaign sued Defending America PAC and Chris Pack in August; Fitzpatrick and his campaign are not defendants.67 The PAC sought dismissal, arguing the statements were protected political rhetoric, according to October 19 reporting.5 No later ruling was verified here; the public docket mirror retrieved for this review ends September 21.6