Republican · Pennsylvania's 1st District · 2026
Brian Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick grew up in Levittown and eventually returned to represent the community where his older brother, Mike, had served in Congress.
Biography
Brian Fitzpatrick grew up in Levittown and became an Eagle Scout.12 His brother, Mike, represented the area in Congress before Brian won the seat in 2016.3 Brian earned a business administration degree at La Salle University and law and business graduate degrees at Penn State.3
He clerked in federal court in eastern Pennsylvania before entering the FBI.3 Before politics, Fitzpatrick worked as an FBI agent investigating public corruption, counterterrorism and counterintelligence.1 His FBI work included an assignment embedded with U.S. Special Forces in Iraq.1 He held headquarters responsibilities for election crimes enforcement and public corruption investigations.1 He also served as a special assistant U.S. attorney, worked as a lawyer and accountant and trained as an emergency medical technician.3
In Congress, he serves on Ways and Means and Intelligence.1 He chairs the Intelligence Committee's CIA subcommittee, which oversees the agency's programs, budget and operations.4 He also leads the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.1 His published government reform agenda includes congressional term limits and withholding lawmakers' pay during shutdowns.5
Fitzpatrick faces Democratic county commissioner Bob Harvie in November.3 His health priorities include lower prescription prices and protection for patients with preexisting conditions.6 He supports stronger mental health insurance enforcement and standards for PFAS in drinking water.72
Record and controversies
Grand jury testimony and campaign claims
About both candidates: Brian Fitzpatrick and Bob Harvie
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.8 That report stated no charges had been filed in connection with the investigation.8
Harvie and his campaign sued Defending America PAC and Chris Pack in August; Fitzpatrick and his campaign are not defendants.910 The PAC sought dismissal, arguing the statements were protected political rhetoric, according to October 19 reporting.8 No later ruling was verified here; the public docket mirror retrieved for this review ends September 21.9