Mary Ryan's Vote Shift

Mary Ryan, a 60-year-old medical writer from the Philadelphia suburbs, plans to vote for Bob Harvie, Fitzpatrick’s Democratic opponent in the 1st Congressional District.

“I don’t see it happening.”

Fitzpatrick's Distancing Efforts

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has voted against Trump’s tariffs, tax legislation, and war powers, skipped Trump’s convention, and pitched himself as a voice of reason.

Fitzpatrick's Past Elections

Fitzpatrick won the 1st Congressional District by 13 percentage points in 2024 when Kamala Harris won by less than a single point.

Harvie's Existential Concerns

Bob Harvie describes the race as existential, citing distrust in government, race, religion, and voting choices as threats to national foundations.

“The lack of trust in our government, the lack of trust in each other and seeing each other as enemies based just on, you know, the color of your skin, the religion you practice, who you voted for.”

Fitzpatrick's Criticism of Trump

Fitzpatrick criticized Trump in April when the president called Pope Leo XIV 'weak' and 'captive to the Radical Left'.

Fitzpatrick's Campaign Spending

Fitzpatrick has spent nearly $5 million on attack ads against Harvie, including claims Harvie is under FBI investigation.

Harvie's Legal Challenge

Harvie filed a federal defamation lawsuit against a super PAC after media reported the FBI was investigating him in 2020.

Fitzpatrick's Community Engagement

Fitzpatrick attended a picket line with sheet metal workers, a local church picnic, and a community college maternity coalition event.

Ryan's Concerns About Republicans

Ryan said Republicans in Congress feel they can’t cross the line with Trump without risking their reelection.

“Incumbents just feel they can’t cross that line. If they do, they’re not going to get reelected.”