Perspectives — Bob Harvie for Congress

Who is Bob Harvie?

Bob Harvie is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, challenging five-term Republican incumbent Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.

Why is Bob Harvie running for Congress?

Bob Harvie is running to restore the promise of the American Dream for Bucks County families.

What is Bob Harvie's background?

Bob Harvie was born and raised in Bristol Borough, the son and grandson of working-class families whose roots in Bucks County go back more than a century.

What has Bob Harvie accomplished as a public official?

As Falls Township Supervisor and Chair — a position he held from 2008 to 2020, longer than anyone in the township's history — Bob Harvie led investments in infrastructure and brought a new level of professionalism to local government.

Who has endorsed Bob Harvie?

Bob Harvie's endorsements include former Congressmen Patrick Murphy and Peter Kostmayer, former Democratic nominees Ashley Ehasz and Scott Wallace, and the district's entire Democratic Pennsylvania House delegation.

What is Bob Harvie's agenda for affordability and costs?

Bob Harvie's affordability agenda has four pillars: repeal the tariffs on allied nations driving up grocery and energy prices; raise the federal minimum wage; expand access to affordable housing; and make college more affordable.

What is Bob Harvie's position on tariffs and rising prices?

Bob Harvie points directly to tariffs on allied nations as a driver of higher costs at the grocery store and gas pump for Bucks County families.

What does Bob Harvie support on wages and workers' rights?

Bob Harvie supports raising the federal minimum wage so that working people can afford to live in communities like Bucks County.

What is Bob Harvie's position on healthcare access?

Protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare is a first priority for Bob Harvie.

What is Bob Harvie's position on Fitzpatrick's healthcare record?

Bob Harvie argues that Fitzpatrick's healthcare record does not hold up to scrutiny.

What is Bob Harvie's position on housing affordability?

Housing affordability is one of the most personal issues in Bob Harvie's campaign — he is running for the Bucks County kids who did everything right and now cannot afford to come home.

What does Bob Harvie propose for college affordability and education?

Bob Harvie believes the cost of higher education has become a barrier to the American Dream, burdening young people with debt before their careers begin.

What is Bob Harvie's view on trades and vocational education?

Bob Harvie has a personal connection to vocational education from his two decades of teaching at Bucks County Technical High School.

What is Bob Harvie's platform for small businesses and the local economy?

Bob Harvie's economic platform includes giving small businesses better access to capital, repealing tariffs that raise input costs for local businesses, and raising the minimum wage.

What is Bob Harvie's plan for the environment and infrastructure?

Bob Harvie hired the first sustainability director in Bucks County history and led electric vehicle initiatives during his time as commissioner.

What is Bob Harvie's stance on accountability and democracy?

Bob Harvie has held more than five open, unscreened town halls across PA-01 — a direct contrast with Rep. Fitzpatrick, who has held just one town hall in nearly a decade in office.