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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Entirely within the City of Philadelphia (on the 20 ballot splits beginning "2-"). On the city's ballots it takes in all of State House districts 170, 172, 173, 174, 177, 179, 180, 197, 202 and 203, parts of 175, 181, 182, 195 and 198, and all of State Senate District 2.

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Jessica Arriaga

Republican

Surgical technologist and businesswoman · Philadelphia (North Philadelphia)

The gist

Wants federal help for police to target repeat violent offenders, plus mental health and addiction services.
Supports lowering taxes on working families, cutting federal rules on small businesses and job training.
Names school choice as a top priority and backs federal support for career and technical education.
Calls for fully funding Medicaid, capping prescription drug prices and expanding preventive care.
Supports expanding access to childcare and help for working parents.
Calls for strong congressional oversight of federal spending and transparency in aid to Philadelphia.
Says the U.S. should stand with allies and lead with diplomacy, without rushing into unnecessary conflict.

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Wants federal help for police to target repeat violent offenders, plus mental health and addiction services.
Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress
Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Public Safety That Works · jessforcongress.com
“push for federal resources that help local law enforcement target repeat violent offenders, and expand community-based prevention programs … She supports funding for mental health and addiction services alongside policing”
Supports lowering taxes on working families, cutting federal rules on small businesses and job training.
Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress
Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Lower Costs, More Opportunity · jessforcongress.com
“reduce the tax burden on working families, cut unnecessary federal regulations that hurt small businesses, and expand job training programs”
Names school choice as a top priority and backs federal support for career and technical education.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“i think about our children especially education and school choice”
Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress
Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Education That Leads to Real Jobs · jessforcongress.com
“Jessica will fight for federal support for career and technical education, workforce training, and school safety.”
Calls for fully funding Medicaid, capping prescription drug prices and expanding preventive care.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“fully fund and protect medicaid for those who needed most, cap skyrocketing, prescription drug prices, expand preventative care”
Supports expanding access to childcare and help for working parents.
Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress
Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Strong Families, Strong Communities · jessforcongress.com
“Jessica will advocate for policies that expand access to childcare, support working parents”
Calls for strong congressional oversight of federal spending and transparency in aid to Philadelphia.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My solution is simple: Strong oversight responsible spending and real accountability.”
Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress
Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Accountability You Can See · jessforcongress.com
“push for transparency in how federal resources are allocated to cities like Philadelphia”
Says the U.S. should stand with allies and lead with diplomacy, without rushing into unnecessary conflict.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We must stand strong with our allies lead, with diplomacy, and protect American interests without rushing into unnecessary conflict.”

Brendan F Boyle

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Authored the Protecting Americans' Health Care Act to fully reverse the 2025 federal Medicaid cuts.In office
Proposes having the highest earners pay more to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent.In office
Co-leads the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, a 2% annual wealth tax on fortunes above $50 million.In office
Introduced a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs to lower costs for families.In office
Proposes suspending the federal gas tax when gas tops $4 a gallon, offset by cutting oil and gas subsidies.In office
Co-sponsors the Vote by Mail Protection Act and opposes new federal limits on mail voting.In office
Supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and urged House leaders to bring it to a vote.In office
Voted for a War Powers Resolution to block further U.S. military action against Iran.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Authored the Protecting Americans' Health Care Act to fully reverse the 2025 federal Medicaid cuts.
Boyle Statement on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Jul 30, 2026 · Background · boyle.house.gov
“legislation to fully reverse the largest cut to Medicaid in American history … I won’t rest until we stop Trump’s cuts and defend health care for every American.”
Proposes having the highest earners pay more to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent.
Boyle Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Aug 14, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“we can protect and strengthen these programs by making millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share”
Co-leads the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, a 2% annual wealth tax on fortunes above $50 million.
Boyle, Jayapal, Warren, 45+ Lawmakers Renew Push for Wealth Tax on Ultra-Millionaires
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Mar 27, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“legislation that would apply a wealth tax to fortunes above $50 million … The bill would establish a 2% annual tax on the net worth of households and trusts valued at over $50 million”
Introduced a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs to lower costs for families.
Boyle, Bynum Introduce Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Sep 3, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“I’m proud to help lead this bill to eliminate tariffs on back-to-school essentials”
Proposes suspending the federal gas tax when gas tops $4 a gallon, offset by cutting oil and gas subsidies.
ICYMI: Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Apr 14, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“The bill would suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax whenever the national average price of gas exceeds $4 per gallon … redirecting roughly $30 billion in existing federal subsidies currently going to oil and gas companies”
Co-sponsors the Vote by Mail Protection Act and opposes new federal limits on mail voting.
ICYMI: Boyle Demands Answers from USPS on Vote-By-Mail, Calls for Congress to Pass Vote by Mail Protection Act
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Sep 8, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“this White House continues its unprecedented assault on vote-by-mail. First, I am calling on Congress to pass a bill that I'm proud to co-sponsor”
Supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and urged House leaders to bring it to a vote.
Boyle Statement on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Mar 16, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“I urge House Leadership to swiftly bring this legislation to the House Floor and send it to the President’s desk”
Voted for a War Powers Resolution to block further U.S. military action against Iran.
Boyle Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Mar 5, 2026 · boyle.house.gov
“voting in favor of a War Powers Resolution that would block further military action against Iran”

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