Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Justin Wagner

Justin Wagner, a Democrat and engineer, is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district in 2026, challenging Republican incumbent Mike Kelly in the November general election.

2026 Races & Market Forecast

Live TruthIndex™ and prediction market consensus for races contested by Justin Wagner.

Latest coverage

Live News

Recent media coverage for Justin Wagner.

  1. Democrats hope to dislodge Trump loyalist Scott Perry in Pennsylvania

    The AP article examines Pennsylvania’s 10th/possibly evolving PA-16 race where Rep.

    Associated PressArriaga
  2. 2 newcomers battling for House seat in 16th House District in November

    The provided page is about the Delaware 16th House District race in the November election, featuring two candidates: Democrat Pamela Salaam and Republican Enala A. Mwashitete.

    Delaware OnlineAnabilah-Azumah
  3. How Sha Na Na could help determine the House majority

    The Roll Call podcast discusses Pennsylvania political dynamics as races heat up, with a focus on swing districts and how various forces: including anti-corruption messaging and high-profile campaign events: are shaping…

    Roll CallFarnhamBauman
  4. State Rep. Stewart faces challenge from Wagner in 51st District race

    The Day reports that state Rep. Diana variants? (Note: The title indicates: "State Rep. Stewart faces challenge from Wagner in 51st District race | The Day").

    The Day (New London)

Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Justin Wagner, an engineer, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, which is located in Northwestern Pennsylvania and contains all of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence and Butler counties and part of Venango County.

The seat is held by Republican Mike Kelly, who was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote in 2024. Wagner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, receiving 49,371 votes, while Kelly was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Wagner faces Kelly in the general election on November 3, 2026.