Bob Harvie
PA-01
Attacked tax breaks and handouts for Big Tech and data centers
After taking more than $4.5 million in corporate PAC donations, Fitzpatrick voted for $20 billion in tax breaks for data center companies and to ban state and local communities from regulating data centers for 10 years.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Supported stronger oversight of data-center development
I don’t want any more data centers. I want a moratorium.News story, September 17, 2026
I don’t want more data centers, I want a moratorium.News story, September 10, 2026
I don’t want any new data centers; I want a moratoriumNews story, September 10, 2026
My plan includes: A tax cut for the middle class Banning corporate PAC contributions to political campaigns Banning congressional stock trading Congressional age limits Reining in data center overdevelopment Cracking down on grocery price gougingCampaign email, September 25, 2026
I want a moratorium on data center construction because working families shouldn't have to pay higher electric bills so Big Tech can make a profit.Campaign email, September 10, 2026
All data centers should be under strict regulations to ensure that our environment is protected, our water is clean, they’re built with local labor, and that they create their own power so ratepayers aren’t paying a dime more in utility costs. If they can’t meet these regulations, they can’t be built here.Bob Harvie BallotReady candidate profile, Environment/Energy stance, 2026 general election (undated)
That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our communityCampaign website, September 11, 2026
Before we approve another data center, we need to know energy costs won’t be passed on to our communities, how much water and electricity it would consume, and how many long term local jobs it will create.News story, September 10, 2026
Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won’t be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
That's why I'm calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won't be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.Campaign website, October 27, 2026
I want a moratorium.Video ad, September 10, 2026
Things are out of control, which is why I called for a data center moratorium last week.Campaign email, October 8, 2026
I’m Bob Harvie, I approve this message because I don’t want more data centers, I want a moratorium.News article, September 10, 2026
“I don’t want more reckless data center development, I want a moratorium,”.News article, September 10, 2026
I want a moratorium.News article, September 17, 2026
Will you chip in right now to help us stop reckless data center development and fire Big Tech BrianCampaign email, October 8, 2026
Called for moratoria, pauses, or stopping new data-center projects
I don’t want any more data centers. I want a moratorium.News story, September 17, 2026
I don’t want more data centers, I want a moratorium.News story, September 10, 2026
I don’t want any new data centers; I want a moratoriumNews story, September 10, 2026
I want a moratorium on data center construction because working families shouldn't have to pay higher electric bills so Big Tech can make a profit.Campaign email, September 10, 2026
That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our communityCampaign website, September 11, 2026
I want a moratorium.Video ad, September 10, 2026
Things are out of control, which is why I called for a data center moratorium last week.Campaign email, October 8, 2026
I’m Bob Harvie, I approve this message because I don’t want more data centers, I want a moratorium.News article, September 10, 2026
“I don’t want more reckless data center development, I want a moratorium,”.News article, September 10, 2026
I want a moratorium.News article, September 17, 2026
Developer responsibility for infrastructure and utility costs
All data centers should be under strict regulations to ensure that our environment is protected, our water is clean, they’re built with local labor, and that they create their own power so ratepayers aren’t paying a dime more in utility costs. If they can’t meet these regulations, they can’t be built here.Bob Harvie BallotReady candidate profile, Environment/Energy stance, 2026 general election (undated)
Before we approve another data center, we need to know energy costs won’t be passed on to our communities, how much water and electricity it would consume, and how many long term local jobs it will create.News story, September 10, 2026
Enforceable water, energy, and community protections
That's why I'm calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won't be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.Campaign website, October 27, 2026
Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies
I will ban AI-driven surveillance pricing on essential goods like groceries and strengthen federal enforcement against corporate price gouging so families know they’re paying a fair price.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare
I believe we need to lower the age that Americans can buy into Medicare from 65 to 55.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I think we do need to allow people 55 years and up to buy into Medicare.News story, October 27, 2026
I believe that we need to do things like allow people who are 55 [to] buy into Medicare.News story, October 27, 2026
Adding people to [the Medicare] marketplace aged 55 to 65 who will probably not use the health care system quite as much…would make the system more competitiveNews story, October 2, 2026
Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage
I'll fight to permanently restore and expand those tax credits so families don't wake up to hundreds of dollars in higher monthly premiums simply because Congress failed to act.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for lowering prescription-drug prices
I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Unlike Brian Fitzpatrick, who voted against lowering the cost of prescription medications for seniors, I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Prescription-drug price limits
I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for restoring ACA subsidies
I’ll fight to permanently restore and expand those tax credits so families don’t wake up to hundreds of dollars in higher monthly premiums simply because Congress failed to act.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Government price negotiation
I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Unlike Brian Fitzpatrick, who voted against lowering the cost of prescription medications for seniors, I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Letting people buy into Medicare
I believe we need to lower the age that Americans can buy into Medicare from 65 to 55.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I think we do need to allow people 55 years and up to buy into Medicare.News story, October 27, 2026
I believe that we need to do things like allow people who are 55 [to] buy into Medicare.News story, October 27, 2026
Adding people to [the Medicare] marketplace aged 55 to 65 who will probably not use the health care system quite as much…would make the system more competitiveNews story, October 2, 2026
Lowering the Medicare age, such as Medicare at 55
I believe we need to lower the age that Americans can buy into Medicare from 65 to 55.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I believe that we need to do things like allow people who are 55 [to] buy into Medicare.News story, October 27, 2026
Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy
I’ll fight for a middle class tax cut while ensuring large corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share so middle class Americans get a much needed tax cut.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for corporations to pay more in taxes
I’ll fight for a middle class tax cut while ensuring large corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share so middle class Americans get a much needed tax cut.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for stronger competition and limits on monopoly power
taking on insulin manufacturers for price fixing. Your county has done that since Diane Marseglia and I took over. I want to keep doing that, fighting for you.Instagram reel, August 20, 2026
Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence
I am going to fight against the corruption that's in Washington. We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country. We need to ban members of Congress - and the executive, and the judiciary - from trading stocks when they sit in those seats.October 11, 2026 Bucks County Beacon report on the Harvie rally
My plan includes: A tax cut for the middle class Banning corporate PAC contributions to political campaigns Banning congressional stock trading Congressional age limits Reining in data center overdevelopment Cracking down on grocery price gougingCampaign email, September 25, 2026
We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country.News story, October 11, 2026
In Congress I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and permanently ban corporate PAC contributions because the voice of Americans shouldn’t be drowned out by a corporate check.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Overturn Citizens United and Ban Corporate PAC Contributions: Washington should answer to voters, not corporations.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
When I go to Congress, I'll work toward overturning Citizens United .Campaign email, October 24, 2026
We're not going to solve any of them until we change the people we send to Washington and change the rules for the people in Washington, and that is why I'm for overturning Citizens United," he said.News article, August 5, 2026
Called to overturn Citizens United
I am going to fight against the corruption that's in Washington. We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country. We need to ban members of Congress - and the executive, and the judiciary - from trading stocks when they sit in those seats.October 11, 2026 Bucks County Beacon report on the Harvie rally
We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country.News story, October 11, 2026
In Congress I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and permanently ban corporate PAC contributions because the voice of Americans shouldn’t be drowned out by a corporate check.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Overturn Citizens United and Ban Corporate PAC Contributions: Washington should answer to voters, not corporations.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
When I go to Congress, I'll work toward overturning Citizens United .Campaign email, October 24, 2026
We're not going to solve any of them until we change the people we send to Washington and change the rules for the people in Washington, and that is why I'm for overturning Citizens United," he said.News article, August 5, 2026
Refused corporate PAC money
I'm not taking corporate PAC money in this campaign. I made that pledge, and I'm going to stick to that pledge.News story, August 5, 2026
I've also never taken a dime in corporate PAC money and I never will.Campaign email, May 15, 2026
I have pledged not to take a dime of corporate PAC money.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I don't take money from billionaires or corporate PACs; I rely on grassroots donors like you.Campaign email, September 8, 2026
That's why my campaign relies on small-dollar contributions and not billionaires or corporate PACs.Campaign email, July 31, 2026
I don't take corporate PAC money, so my campaign is fueled by grassroots contributions like yours.Campaign email, September 25, 2026
I don't take any corporate PAC money like Brian, so I'm relying on folks like you to give their grassroots support.Campaign email, October 6, 2026
It's the same reason why my campaign doesn't take money from corporate PACs or billionaires.Campaign email, August 27, 2026
It's the same reason why my campaign doesn't take money from corporate PACs or billionaires.Campaign email, October 23, 2026
Unlike Brian, I'm not taking corporate PAC money.Campaign email, August 19, 2026
Folks like you contributing allow me to reject corporate PAC money altogether!Campaign email, October 24, 2026
That's why my campaign relies on small-dollar contributions and not billionaires or corporate PACs.Campaign email, May 30, 2026
John, I'm not funded by corporate PACs or big billionaire donors, just grassroots supporters like you.Campaign email, April 10, 2026
I'm not taking money from corporate PACs or billionaire donors like Brian Fitzpatrick is.Campaign email, April 21, 2026
It's the same reason why my campaign doesn't take money from corporate PACs or billionaires.Campaign email, October 1, 2026
Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress
I am going to fight against the corruption that's in Washington. We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country. We need to ban members of Congress - and the executive, and the judiciary - from trading stocks when they sit in those seats.October 11, 2026 Bucks County Beacon report on the Harvie rally
My plan includes: A tax cut for the middle class Banning corporate PAC contributions to political campaigns Banning congressional stock trading Congressional age limits Reining in data center overdevelopment Cracking down on grocery price gougingCampaign email, September 25, 2026
We need to ban members of Congress – and the executive, and the judiciary – from trading stocks when they sit in those seats.News story, October 12, 2026
I’ll support a complete ban on congressional stock trading because Americans deserve to know their representatives are working for them, not their investment portfolios.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I also believe that individual stock trading should be banned for federal judges, members of the Executive Branch, anyone who needs Senate confirmation for their job and members of their immediate family.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I'm fully behind a ban on stock trading for any member of Congress, members of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court Justices, and members of the executive branch.News article, August 5, 2026
I’ll support a complete ban on congressional stock trading because Americans deserve to know their representatives are working for them, not their investment portfolios. I also believe that individual stock trading should be banned for federal judges, members of the Executive Branch, anyone who needs Senate confirmation for their job and members of their immediate family.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules
We need a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress lobbying the federal government to break the revolving door between elected office and special interests.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office
Um certainly enriching himself and his family uh at the expense of the rest of us uh and not enough work is being done to enrich the average American, the middle-class Americans who are paying way too much for health care, way too much for gasoline, electricity, food prices.Interview, October 25, 2026
Um certainly enriching himself and his family at the expense of the rest of us.Interview, October 24, 2026
Reforming the Supreme Court
I'm fully behind a ban on stock trading for any member of Congress, members of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court Justices, and members of the executive branch.News article, August 5, 2026
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
I’ll support a complete ban on congressional stock trading because Americans deserve to know their representatives are working for them, not their investment portfolios. I also believe that individual stock trading should be banned for federal judges, members of the Executive Branch, anyone who needs Senate confirmation for their job and members of their immediate family.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Extending stock-trading bans to the White House
I'm fully behind a ban on stock trading for any member of Congress, members of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court Justices, and members of the executive branch.News article, August 5, 2026
I’ll support a complete ban on congressional stock trading because Americans deserve to know their representatives are working for them, not their investment portfolios. I also believe that individual stock trading should be banned for federal judges, members of the Executive Branch, anyone who needs Senate confirmation for their job and members of their immediate family.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs
I'm fighting to: 📉 Roll back Trump's cost-raising tariffs ❌ Stop the Iran War ✂️ Cut taxes for the middle class 💸 Raise the minimum wage to $15/hourCampaign email, September 16, 2026
I will fight to roll back Trump’s tariffs that unnecessarily increase the cost of food and household essentials for American consumers while supporting smart trade policies that strengthen American manufacturing and agriculture.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I will fight to roll back Trump’s tariffs that unnecessarily increase the cost of food and household essentials for American consumersCampaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for stopping price gouging
My plan includes: A tax cut for the middle class Banning corporate PAC contributions to political campaigns Banning congressional stock trading Congressional age limits Reining in data center overdevelopment Cracking down on grocery price gougingCampaign email, September 25, 2026
I will ban AI-driven surveillance pricing on essential goods like groceries and strengthen federal enforcement against corporate price gouging so families know they’re paying a fair price.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
ban AI-driven surveillance pricing on essential goods like groceries and strengthen federal enforcement against corporate price gouging so families know they're paying a fair priceNews story, October 27, 2026
I will ban AI-driven surveillance pricing on essential goods like groceries and strengthen federal enforcement against corporate price gouging so families know they're paying a fair price.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for making child care more affordable
Instead of funding another chaotic, unchecked conflict overseas, we should be investing tax dollars here at home expanding affordable health care, strengthening public education, lowering childcare costs, and bringing down everyday expenses like electricity and gas.News story, March 5, 2026
Called for lowering household utility bills
I will prioritize lowering your costs – whether it be on your grocery receipt, on your electricity bill, or at the doctor's office.Campaign email, March 6, 2026
Everything is getting more expensive like groceries, heating costs, and our healthcare premiums. I want to fight for working-class families and bring down these out of control prices.Campaign email, June 30, 2026
Everything is getting more expensive, like groceries, heating costs, and our healthcare premiums. I want to fight for working-class families and bring down these out of control prices.Campaign email, September 30, 2026
Instead of funding another chaotic, unchecked conflict overseas, we should be investing tax dollars here at home expanding affordable health care, strengthening public education, lowering childcare costs, and bringing down everyday expenses like electricity and gas.News story, March 5, 2026
Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies
And on top of that, President Trump's illegal war in Iran has sent gas prices skyrocketing.Campaign email, April 7, 2026
Named policies to lower child-care costs: universal child care, public funding or subsidies, or caps on family costs
We need to provide tax breaks for families so that they can afford quality childcare. We can give tax breaks to billionaires. We can give tax breaks to Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, but we can't give them to working families so that their kids can be cared for.Forum, April 28, 2026
Instead of funding another chaotic, unchecked conflict overseas, we should be investing tax dollars here at home expanding affordable health care, strengthening public education, lowering childcare costs, and bringing down everyday expenses like electricity and gas.News story, March 5, 2026
Public funding, subsidies, or child-care tax credits
Instead of funding another chaotic, unchecked conflict overseas, we should be investing tax dollars here at home expanding affordable health care, strengthening public education, lowering childcare costs, and bringing down everyday expenses like electricity and gas.News story, March 5, 2026
Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people
I’m angry at my party for leaving behind the people we are supposed to be fighting for.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights
so unions have that benefit and I will absolutely support day one the proactDebate, May 9, 2026
Supported raising the minimum wage
I support a $15 minimum wage, building affordable housing, and lowering healthcare costs.Campaign email, March 29, 2026
I'm fighting to: 📉 Roll back Trump's cost-raising tariffs ❌ Stop the Iran War ✂️ Cut taxes for the middle class 💸 Raise the minimum wage to $15/hourCampaign email, September 16, 2026
I believe we need to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
We need to raise the minimum wage.Interview, October 24, 2026
I am ready to step up and focus on the bread and butter issues–supporting a $15 minimum wage, building more affordable housing, and lowering your doctor's bills.Campaign email, April 7, 2026
He's ready to get to Congress and fight for the working class, including raising the minimum wage, lowering healthcare premiums, and holding this administration accountable for rising gas prices.Campaign email, May 9, 2026
Called for making housing more affordable
I support a $15 minimum wage, building affordable housing, and lowering healthcare costs.Campaign email, March 29, 2026
Wall Street shouldn't be turning family homes into profit machines while working families get priced out of the American Dream. I'll fight to stop corporate investors from buying up our neighborhoods and make sure homes are for people, not hedge funds. (3/3)Post on X, September 13, 2025
I am ready to step up and focus on the bread and butter issues–supporting a $15 minimum wage, building more affordable housing, and lowering your doctor's bills.Campaign email, April 7, 2026
we need to rapidly build homes for our younger generation to start their lives and build for our older generations who want to retire comfortably.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Called for restricting corporate, private equity, and hedge fund purchases of homes
Wall Street shouldn't be turning family homes into profit machines while working families get priced out of the American Dream. I'll fight to stop corporate investors from buying up our neighborhoods and make sure homes are for people, not hedge funds. (3/3)Post on X, September 13, 2025
Called out Wall Street, big banks, or private equity
Wall Street shouldn't be turning family homes into profit machines while working families get priced out of the American Dream. I'll fight to stop corporate investors from buying up our neighborhoods and make sure homes are for people, not hedge funds. (3/3)Post on X, September 13, 2025
Supported protecting or expanding abortion access
Let’s send a representative to Congress who will protect reproductive rights in November.Campaign email, January 22, 2026
Brian Fitzpatrick has repeatedly voted against codifying Roe v. Wade. When I get to Congress, I will vote yes. That's the choice in this race.Post on X, June 24, 2026
In 2023, I signed on to an amicus brief to protect access to mifepristone because every woman deserves to make that choice for herself and her family without the government’s say so.Campaign email, January 22, 2026
The right to choose is sacred.Campaign email, January 22, 2026
Restoring nationwide abortion rights
Brian Fitzpatrick has repeatedly voted against codifying Roe v. Wade. When I get to Congress, I will vote yes. That's the choice in this race.Post on X, June 24, 2026
Putting abortion rights into federal law
Brian Fitzpatrick has repeatedly voted against codifying Roe v. Wade. When I get to Congress, I will vote yes. That's the choice in this race.Post on X, June 24, 2026
Restoring Roe's protections
Brian Fitzpatrick has repeatedly voted against codifying Roe v. Wade. When I get to Congress, I will vote yes. That's the choice in this race.Post on X, June 24, 2026
Expanding clean energy
fight to expand clean energy, modernize our electric grid, and build resilient roads, bridges, and public transit systems that keep our economy moving.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
fight to expand clean energy, modernize our electric gridCampaign website, September 11, 2026
That’s why I’ll fight to expand clean energy, modernize our electric grid, and build resilient roads, bridges, and public transit systems that keep our economy moving.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement
I led the charge to oppose ICE from using warehouse spaces as detention centers in Bucks County. Bucks County is no place for these facilitiesCampaign email, February 26, 2026
I don't think we need to abolish ICE. It certainly needs oversight. Certainly we need to have investigations into this agency and the acts of violence that we've seen all across this country Well, it's the past year, especially.Video, October 15, 2026
Stronger enforcement accountability
I don't think we need to abolish ICE. It certainly needs oversight. Certainly we need to have investigations into this agency and the acts of violence that we've seen all across this country Well, it's the past year, especially.Video, October 15, 2026
Supported stronger checks on executive power
Congress must reassert its constitutional authority.Campaign email, March 6, 2026
Banning partisan gerrymandering
I am going to fight against the corruption that's in Washington. We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country. We need to ban members of Congress - and the executive, and the judiciary - from trading stocks when they sit in those seats.October 11, 2026 Bucks County Beacon report on the Harvie rally
We need to overturn Citizens United. We need to ban partisan gerrymandering in this country.News story, October 11, 2026
Ban Partisan Gerrymandering: Politicians shouldn’t get to pick their voters, voters should pick their politicians.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
I support independent redistricting commissions that create fair maps and more competitive elections.Campaign website, September 11, 2026
Supported strengthening voting rights
Congress absolutely should make sure that we should make sure that no federal agents and any law enforcement stay within 100 yards of a voting booth.Debate, April 28, 2026
Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it
I will vote on day one of taking that oath of office in January to end this war in IranNews story, October 27, 2026
I'm fighting to: 📉 Roll back Trump's cost-raising tariffs ❌ Stop the Iran War ✂️ Cut taxes for the middle class 💸 Raise the minimum wage to $15/hourCampaign email, September 16, 2026
Not sending us into another expensive forever war without a plan of any kind.Campaign email, April 7, 2026
He's failed to fight back against the war in Iran.Campaign email, April 16, 2026