Centrist Independent Voter has endorsed Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick for re-election in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District.
Fitzpatrick is not a perfect match for CIVPAC on every issue. His Democratic opponent, Bob Harvie, is also a serious candidate. But Fitzpatrick has built one of the strongest records of bipartisan cooperation and independent judgment in Congress.
He co-chairs the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, has repeatedly ranked among the House’s most bipartisan members, and has been a particularly strong supporter of Ukraine and America’s alliances. In 2026, he helped force a House vote on additional assistance for Ukraine despite opposition from Republican leadership.
Fitzpatrick has also demonstrated a willingness to disagree with his own party when he believes it is warranted.
Centrist Independent Voter believes that behavior should be rewarded. If we want both political parties to produce more pragmatic, institutionally serious members of Congress, independent voters have to support those who actually govern that way.
Read our full endorsement of Brian Fitzpatrick.
You can also see CIVPAC’s complete list of 2026 candidate endorsements as we continue reviewing general-election races.