Pennsylvania — 2nd District

Brendan Boyle

Supports working-class job growth and tax relief

Boyle prioritizes expanding middle-class job opportunities in Philadelphia and Montgomery County through federal investments and labor alignment. As a member of the Ways and Means and Budget committees, he voted for middle-class tax relief while opposing Republican budget reconciliation measures and spending reductions.

• Voted Yea on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
• Voted Nay on the 2025 Republican reconciliation bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and FY2025 budget resolution.
• Advocates progressive tax policies including a federal wealth tax on top earners.

“We need to get the economy working again for our middle class and creating good paying jobs right here in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.”

Jessica Arriaga

Criticizes high living costs under current leadership

Arriaga frames her campaign around the financial pressure felt by working families in Philadelphia due to rising expenses and limited economic mobility. She argues that long-serving incumbents have failed to deliver relief to residents.

• Focuses on reducing household expenses and creating opportunities for working-class families.
• Pledges non-career political leadership accountable directly to voters.

“Higher costs. Less safety. Fewer opportunities.”

Brendan Boyle

Supports public option and Medicare drug negotiations

Boyle advocates expanding federal healthcare reform by creating a public healthcare option to increase coverage competition and reduce federal deficits. He supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and eliminating pharmaceutical pay-for-delay practices.

• Proposes creating a public healthcare option to lower insurance costs.
• Supports Medicare bulk prescription drug price negotiations akin to the VA system.
• Advocates ending pay-for-delay tactics that block generic drugs from entering the market.

“In Congress I will join the push to create a “Public Option” for health care.”

“I believe Medicare should be allowed to negotiate for cheaper drug prices.”

Jessica Arriaga

Leverages professional healthcare experience for community access

Arriaga highlights her 20-year background as an operating room healthcare professional to offer practical problem-solving. She emphasizes helping local families navigate and obtain essential healthcare resources.

• Cites over two decades of operating room medical experience.
• Emphasizes direct community assistance in finding healthcare services and resources.

“For more than 20 years, I’ve worked in operating rooms where there are no excuses and no room for failure.”

Brendan Boyle

Supports law enforcement and targeted crime legislation

Boyle highlights his record of supporting legislation aimed at keeping Philadelphia neighborhoods secure. He maintains strong relationships with law enforcement organizations and voted for specific bipartisan public safety mandates.

• Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police based on his legislative record.
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring mandatory detention for non-citizens arrested for theft offenses.

“I am proud to be endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police because of my legislative record in fighting for laws that protect our public and keep our neighborhoods safe.”

Jessica Arriaga

Advocates for stricter safety accountability and results

Arriaga points to declining public safety in Philadelphia neighborhoods as a core failure of government leadership. She promises leadership focused on concrete community safety results rather than political rhetoric.

• Identifies safety concerns as a major burden on working families in North Philadelphia.
• Pledges government accountability to restore neighborhood security.

“When government falls short, it’s working people who pay the price.”

Brendan Boyle

Opposes comprehensive Republican border bills while supporting targeted enforcement

Boyle voted against strict Republican border control bills and employer verification requirements. However, he joined bipartisan majorities to pass legislation mandating detention for non-citizens arrested for property crimes.

• Voted Nay on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2).
• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship for voting.
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring detention of non-citizens arrested for burglary, theft, or shoplifting.

Brendan Boyle

Supports organized labor and pay equity legislation

Boyle maintains strong ties with organized labor unions and promotes federal pay equality laws. He supports strengthening enforcement mechanism to ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of gender.

• Endorsed by over 95% of labor organizations during congressional campaigns.
• Supports enforcing and expanding the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

“I am a strong advocate for the Lily Ledbetter Act. We must enforce and strengthen laws that ensure women receive equal pay for equal work.”

Brendan Boyle

Supports scholarships and student loan programs

Boyle draws on his personal experience as a first-generation college graduate to support federal financial aid, student loans, and scholarships for college students.

• Supports expanding access to student financial aid and federal scholarship programs.
• Emphasizes higher education accessibility as a driver of middle-class mobility.

“As the first person in my family to attend college, I understand the value of higher education. If not for scholarships and student loans, I would not have been able to attend college.”