2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Pennsylvania Likely
Pennsylvania — 17th District
Democratic
Chris Deluzio
Incumbent
Republican
Tony Guy
Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District general election features incumbent Democratic Representative Chris Deluzio against Republican challenger Tony Guy, the Sheriff of Beaver County and a former Pennsylvania State Police officer. The race hinges on economic growth, energy production, border security, law enforcement support, and election administration in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Major ratings agencies project the district as Solid Democratic or Likely Democratic.
Economy and Trade
high salienceGuy emphasizes deregulation, federal spending cuts, and pro-growth incentives for small businesses, whereas Deluzio focuses on union labor protections, domestic manufacturing, and stopping corporate monopolies.
Chris Deluzio
Supports union labor and domestic manufacturing
Deluzio advocates for domestic manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania powered by union workers. He opposes job outsourcing and corporate consolidation, supporting legislation to empower union organizing and tax relief for working families.
- Supports the PRO Act to expand collective bargaining rights and penalize employer labor violations
- Opposes corporate consolidation that harms small businesses and job outsourcing
- Voted YEA on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024)
“We should be making things in this country, right here in western Pennsylvania with our union brothers and sisters doing the work.”
“I support the PRO Act, legislation that would reset the playing field to give workers a fair shot at forming a union and to hold employers liable when they break the law”
Tony Guy
Supports pro-growth policies and deregulation
Guy advocates for pro-growth economic policies, regulatory reduction, and trade policies that protect American businesses. He pledges to curb federal spending to lower inflation.
- Calls for reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses and manufacturing
- Pledges to curb federal spending sprees to control inflation
- Supports trade policies that protect domestic and local businesses
“We need more pro-growth policies that empower small businesses to do what they do best: create jobs and grow our economy.”
“Stop the Washington spending spree that led to the highest inflation in history.”
Border Security and Immigration
high salienceGuy champions completing the border wall, restoring Remain in Mexico, and mass deportations of criminal non-citizens, while Deluzio has voted against primary House Republican border security bills.
Chris Deluzio
Opposes strict Republican border legislation
Deluzio has consistently voted against Republican border enforcement bills while supporting select law-enforcement measures related to non-citizen offenses.
- Voted NAY on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2)
- Voted NAY on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5)
- Voted NAY on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (H.Res. 863)
- Voted YEA on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (H.R. 875)
Tony Guy
Supports strict border enforcement and deportations
Guy advocates for complete border security measures including completing the physical wall, restoring Remain in Mexico, and deporting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes.
- Pledges to fund and complete the southern border wall
- Supports making 'Remain in Mexico' official law
- Calls for deporting all criminal illegal immigrants and dismantling drug cartels
“Fund and finish the wall.”
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
medium salienceGuy places his 26-year law enforcement career and unconditional backing of police at the core of his candidacy, while Deluzio approaches public safety through legislative voting.
Chris Deluzio
Supports targeted safety and transparency measures
Deluzio's record includes voting for targeted law enforcement and oversight bills in the House.
- Voted YEA on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405)
- Voted YEA on making DUI offenses grounds for non-citizen deportation (H.R. 875)
Tony Guy
Supports increased funding and backing for police
Leveraging his 26-year career in the Pennsylvania State Police and role as Beaver County Sheriff, Guy makes public safety a cornerstone of his platform, explicitly rejecting defund-the-police efforts.
- Opposes any efforts to defund or restrict law enforcement agencies
- Pledges to provide law enforcement officers with increased tools, training, and funding
- Vows to support police during civil unrest and rioting
“I’m a career law enforcement officer and without hesitation, I BACK THE BLUE.”
Elections and Voting Rights
medium salienceGuy advocates for mandatory voter ID laws and strict election security enforcement, whereas Deluzio, a voting rights attorney, focuses on expanding access and voted against the SAVE Act.
Chris Deluzio
Supports expanding voting rights and democracy reform
A former voting rights attorney, Deluzio prioritizes democracy protection, fighting gerrymandering, and opposing voter restriction measures.
- Former policy director at Pitt Cyber and Brennan Center attorney focused on voting rights
- Opposes money in politics, gerrymandered districts, and voter suppression efforts
- Voted NAY on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote
“Our democracy is in peril.”
Tony Guy
Supports mandatory voter ID and strict election security
Guy advocates for strict election integrity laws, including mandatory voter ID requirements for all elections and aggressive prosecution of election law violations.
- Supports strict photo voter ID laws across all federal and state elections
- Pledges to prosecute individuals who violate election laws
“Enforce voter ID laws for all elections.”
Energy Development
medium salienceGuy advocates for maximizing local natural gas production and energy dominance, while Deluzio voted against Republican energy expansion legislation such as H.R. 1.
Chris Deluzio
Opposes House Republican energy deregulation measures
Deluzio has voted against major House Republican energy packages and regulatory rollbacks.
- Voted NAY on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1 in 118th Congress)
- Voted NAY on H.J.Res. 30 regarding Labor Department ESG investment rules
Tony Guy
Supports expanding natural gas and energy production
Guy calls for achieving regional energy dominance by expanding natural gas extraction and capitalizing on Southwestern Pennsylvania's natural resources.
- Pledges to capitalize on local natural gas resources to unleash regional energy dominance
- Supports reducing federal energy permits and regulatory hurdles
“Finally unleashing our energy dominance by capitalizing on the vast natural resources throughout the region.”
Gun Rights and Second Amendment
low salienceTony Guy
Supports Second Amendment rights
Guy pledges to protect Second Amendment rights and support gun owners and outdoor sports enthusiasts across Pennsylvania.
- Pledges to protect the constitutional rights of gun owners
- Supports Pennsylvania hunters and outdoor sports enthusiasts
“Protect 2nd Amendment rights.”