Pennsylvania's 8th District leans in favor of Matthew Cartwright

Last updated Nov 4, 12:00 AM

Matthew Cartwright*

66%

Probability

Robert Bresnahan

34%

Probability

Lean Democratic

PVIR+3

Generic BallotD+8.1

Projected MarginD+3

Trend—

Forecast Components

Decision Desk HQ's forecast for this race blends 100% fundamentals. Fundamentals capture the structural conditions of the race, including partisan baseline adjusted for national environment, incumbency, presidential party cycle effects, and net campaign financial advantage.

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Generic Congressional Ballot

If the election for Congress were being held today, who would Americans vote for?

Oct 27, 7:45 PM EDTNationalLV, RV, Adults

Candidate	Average	1W	1M
Democrat	50.90%	+0.3%	+2.4%
Republican	42.80%	+0.3%	+2.2%
Democrat +8.1%
Democrat +8.1%

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How candidates and outside groups are spending money in this race

Candidate	Raised	Spent	Outside Support	Outside Oppose	Report	Date
Matthew Cartwright	$8,650,658	$8,614,503	$675,197	$7,565,210	YEAR-END	12/31/2024

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Matthew Cartwright* 66%

Pennsylvania's 8th District leans in favor of Matthew Cartwright

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