Bob BrooksBob Brooks

A lifelong champion for labor and former Teamster, Bob will fight to make it easier to join a union by passing the PRO Act, increase the minimum wage, and protect the collective bargaining rights of workers and first responders.

Our Revolution is proud to join Bernie Sanders in endorsing Bob Brooks for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th District — a working-class fighter who has spent his life serving his community and is ready to take that fight to Washington.

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Primary: May 19, 2026

Power the Lehigh Valley - Bob knows we need energy that works for working families, not just big oil companies. It’s why he’s for creating good-paying union jobs in clean energy, protecting our air and water, taking on the climate crisis, and investing in the industries of tomorrow.

Stop exposure to toxic chemicals- As union President of the PA Professional Fire Fighters Association, Bob pressed for state policy banning PFAS in firefighting foam which would protect the health of fire fighters and our waterways.

Clean up pollution- Bob will fight for environmental remediation funding, especially for superfund sites in the foothills of the Poconos and in the immediate vicinity of the Panther Valley.

This Lehigh Valley seat was flipped by Republicans in 2024, and taking it back is one of Democrats' top priorities in Pennsylvania. Democrats have nominated Bob Brooks, the president of the state firefighters union, who is mounting a serious challenge against freshman Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. Brooks has strong support from popular Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, who is expected to perform well in this district and help Brooks win.