Gun Law Stances
U.S. House Candidates In PA-1
Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican)
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Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican U.S. Representative who has often broken with his party on gun policy by supporting what many advocates call “common-sense gun safety” measures. He has voted for expanded background checks, including cosponsoring the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and has supported federal legislation to close loopholes and curb gun violence, including votes related to bans on assault weapons and strengthening the background check system. He has been endorsed by gun safety advocacy groups like Giffords PAC and Everytown for Gun Safety for his bipartisan work to advance legislation aimed at preventing gun violence while addressing public safety.
Bob Harvie (Democrat)
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There is no clear public documentation of Bob Harvie’s specific stance on gun laws or firearms regulation in his available campaign materials or news coverage. Harvie’s campaign reporting primarily focuses on local governance and general Democratic themes, but it does not include widely reported positions on gun policy such as background checks or assault weapon legislation. That lack of stated position means we cannot confidently describe his approach on this issue. (Positions not found in widely published sources.)
Tracy Hunt (Democrat-Former Republican)
Tracy Hunt (R) protests at the No Kings Rally in Langhorne on Oct. 18. Photo contributed.
As of now, Tracy Hunt has not publicly articulated a specific policy position on gun laws in widely available reporting or on his campaign platform. Coverage of his campaign centers on his reasons for switching parties, broader political values, and critiques of incumbents, without detailing his approach to firearms regulation or public safety legislation. Therefore, there is no clear public record of his stance on gun regulation.
Lucia Simonelli (Democrat)
Democrat Lucia Simonelli. From buckscountybeacon.com
There are no widely available public statements or detailed policy outlines from Lucia Simonelli on gun laws or firearms regulation. Her campaign coverage does not yet include a specific position on how the government should handle gun policy or public safety related to firearms, so we cannot reliably summarize her stance. (No clear public stance found.)
Robert “Rob” Strickler (Democrat)
Democratic hopefuls Tracy Hunt, Lucia Simonelli and Rob Strickler held a town hall Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Horsham Township Community Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
There is no publicly documented position from Rob Strickler on gun laws or firearm regulation in the available press or campaign materials. While he is a Democratic candidate, and many Democrats generally support measures like background checks and red flag laws, there are no specific statements from Strickler on these topics in major coverage. (Stance not clearly published.)
Pennsylvania Governor Race Candidates
Josh Shapiro (Democratic)
ShapiroPhotographer: Matt Rourke/AP Photo
Josh Shapiro, as Governor of Pennsylvania, does not set federal gun laws but has dealt with firearm policy at the state level in the context of criminal justice and public safety. During previous statewide campaigns (e.g., his attorney general campaign), gun violence prevention and prosecution of illegal gun dealers were highlighted by commentators on the topic of public safety, suggesting he supports enforcement of existing laws and cooperation among law enforcement to reduce violence. However, specific comprehensive policy prescriptions from Shapiro on how the government should regulate firearms (such as background checks or assault weapon bans at the federal level) are not readily summarized in major sources about his current tenure or gubernatorial campaign.
Stacy Garrity (Republican)
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity could become the state’s first female governor if she wins next year. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty
Stacy Garrity, a Republican and Pennsylvania State Treasurer, is described as a pro-gun, pro-Second Amendment conservative who supports protecting gun rights and opposing many gun control measures. She has endorsed efforts to allow concealed carry without a license and has participated in gun rights advocacy, reflecting a position that emphasizes individual firearm rights and resistance to gun regulation that she sees as infringing on the Second Amendment.
Bucks County Commissioners Race Candidates
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia (Democrat)
Diane Ellis-Marseglia (Courtesy of Bucks United)
There are no specific, widely reported positions from Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia on gun laws or firearms regulation in publicly available sources. As a Bucks County Commissioner, her work has focused more broadly on public safety, mental health partnerships, and local governance rather than state or federal gun policy specifics, so there isn’t a clear public statement about how she would approach gun regulation.
Robert J. “Bob” Harvie Jr. (Democrat)
From bobharvieforcongress.com
(This refers to the same candidate listed above as Bob Harvie.) As noted, there is no publicly documented, specific stance on gun laws from Bob Harvie at this time. Major campaign coverage has not included detailed policy positions on firearms, so we cannot summarize his views on gun regulation. (Position not clearly documented.)
Gene DiGirolamo (Republican)
Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo making remarks. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
There are no widely reported, specific statements from Gene DiGirolamo on gun laws or firearms regulation in major media or campaign literature. As a Bucks County Commissioner, he has engaged in discussions about public safety and political violence, but he has not clearly articulated a comprehensive stance on firearm regulation or specific policies like background checks or assault weapon laws in the sources available.
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