Who Is Running in Pennsylvania Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Madeleine Dean
(Incumbent)Economy
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Immigration
MediumMadeleine Dean co-sponsored the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act in December 2025, legislation aimed at ending inhumane immigration detention conditions. In February 2026, she advocated for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She also opposed amendments in June 2024 that would have stripped rights and status from long-term members of the workforce. She joined other Catholic Democrats in rebuking Speaker Johnson's defense of ICE.
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Madeleine Dean voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, aiming to prevent premium hikes and ensure health coverage for Pennsylvanians. She implored the Senate to also extend ACA tax credits, noting that their expiration forced thousands to drop health insurance. Dean opposes Republican proposals that would not restore or replace ACA funding, aligning with broader support for expanding the ACA.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Madeleine Dean |
|---|---|
| Economy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Immigration | Madeleine Dean co-sponsored the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act in December 2025, legislation aimed at ending inhumane immigration detention conditions. In February 2026, she advocated for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She also opposed amendments in June 2024 that would have stripped rights and status from long-term members of the workforce. She joined other Catholic Democrats in rebuking Speaker Johnson's defense of ICE. Medium |
| Healthcare | Representative Madeleine Dean voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, aiming to prevent premium hikes and ensure health coverage for Pennsylvanians. She implored the Senate to also extend ACA tax credits, noting that their expiration forced thousands to drop health insurance. Dean opposes Republican proposals that would not restore or replace ACA funding, aligning with broader support for expanding the ACA. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Madeleine Dean views environmental stewardship as a core government responsibility, reflected in her support for protecting natural spaces and vulnerable species. She introduced H. Res. 410, recognizing Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment. Dean was a cosponsor of the THRIVE Act, which aimed to drastically cut climate pollution, and the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, designed to implement a rising fee on carbon pollution to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Madeleine Dean opposes abortion restrictions and supports reproductive rights. She voted against the Discharge Petition to hold a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 962), which aimed to require medical care for infants surviving abortions. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Madeleine Dean supported the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 8035) and the Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act (H.R. 7152). She voted against prohibiting the reduction of nuclear ICBMs below 400, favoring flexibility for arms control. Dean advocates for a War Powers resolution for the war with Iran, citing Congress's duty to declare war and define objectives. She also defends the importance of NATO. High |
| Education | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean supports education funding bills, having voted to demonstrate her belief in these appropriations. She has also opposed the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, characterizing such actions as disruptive. Dean previously supported the Education funding bill when it was last presented, noting improvements due to Democratic leadership. High |
| Gun Policy | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean has actively worked to restore funding for gun violence prevention and community safety initiatives, citing the need to keep communities safe and prevent criminals from obtaining firearms. She filed amendments in September 2025 to reinstate funding for these programs. Dean has also supported universal background checks by voting for H.R. 8 and closing the Charleston loophole via H.R. 1446. She is endorsed by Giffords, an organization focused on gun violence prevention. High |
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