Giffords PAC, the gun-control group led by former Rep. Gabby Giffords and backed by Sen. Mark Kelly, has made Pennsylvania a central battleground in its effort to help Democrats win a House majority. The PAC is endorsing nine Pennsylvania candidates, including Gov. Josh Shapiro as he seeks reelection against Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity, who has the NRA's backing. Other endorsees include Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Janelle Stelson, and incumbent Reps. Madeleine Dean, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Summer Lee, and Mary Gay Scanlon. Notably, the PAC also endorsed Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who has an "F" rating from the NRA.
The group has committed roughly $850,000 toward Cognetti's congressional bid alone and plans to spend $10 million nationally this cycle. Cognetti's opponent, Rep. Rob Bresnahan, has pushed back, citing her past comments questioning police and citizen gun ownership. Giffords PAC frames Pennsylvania as pivotal not only for 2026 but for positioning ahead of 2028, underscoring how gun policy remains a flashpoint in competitive House races nationwide.
