U.S. House · Pennsylvania's 2nd District
Jessica Arriaga
CandidateR
- Race
- U.S. House · Pennsylvania's 2nd District
- Result
- Brendan Boyle, projected winner
- Opponent
- Brendan Boyle (D)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did0 statements · 0 votes
Jessica Arriaga, a Republican healthcare professional from North Philadelphia, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Pennsylvania's 2nd District to Brendan Boyle. Her campaign says she has worked in operating rooms for more than 20 years and describes herself as a mother.[1][2][3]
On the ballotU.S. House · 2
2026-11-03
| Brendan Boyle D | incumbent |
| Jessica Arriaga R | challenger |
Won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary unopposed.
Biography
Jessica Arriaga, a Republican healthcare professional from North Philadelphia, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Pennsylvania's 2nd District to Brendan Boyle. Her campaign says she has worked in operating rooms for more than 20 years and describes herself as a mother.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
According to her campaign website, Arriaga was born and raised in North Philadelphia and is a mother.[1] She has worked in operating rooms as a healthcare professional for more than 20 years and says she has also helped families in her community find healthcare, resources and opportunity.[1] She describes herself as "not a career politician" and says she is not backed by political insiders.[1] Arriaga advanced from the May 19, 2026 Republican primary with 100% of 6,328 votes, with no other candidate on the ballot.[2] During the campaign she ran on a message of results-focused leadership for Philadelphia families.[1][2] She received 19.2% of the vote to Brendan Boyle's 80.8%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Priorities
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Increase police funding and staffing
“Jessica will push for federal resources that help local law enforcement target repeat violent offenders, and expand community-based prevention programs.”[5]
On her campaign website
- Universal, publicly funded child care
“Jessica will advocate for policies that expand access to childcare, support working parents, and strengthen community-based programs that promote long-term stability and economic mobility.”[5]
On her campaign website
- Expand public health coverage
“She will work to expand access to affordable care, reduce costs, and increase transparency so families understand what they are paying for.”[5]
On her campaign website
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/jessica-arriaga
Compare all 2 candidates side by side ›
Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Jessica Arriaga for Congress Candidate's own words
- 2.Jessica Arriaga · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.U.S. House · Pennsylvania's 2nd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Jessica Arriaga for Congress Candidate's own words
- 5.Results for Philadelphia · Jessica Arriaga for Congress Candidate's own words