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Justin Wagner
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Pennsylvania’s 16th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Justin Wagner is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 16th District on November 3, 2026, against Mike Kelly (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Justin Wagner’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Justin Wagner’s campaign has raised $247,119 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $62,854 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$246,449
- The candidate’s own money and loans$620
- Political party committees$50
From donors who gave over $200: $34,726 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 85% from Pennsylvania, 15% from other states. Top states: Pennsylvania $29,476 (85%), Maryland $5,000 (14%), New Hampshire $250 (1%). 52 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6PA16379 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$15,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Justin Wagner’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Justin Wagner (Democratic); Mike Kelly (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Mike Kelly (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Pennsylvania 16th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Pennsylvania race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Pennsylvania
No statewide early in-person voting; absentee voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Absentee options in Pennsylvania
- Check your registration on Pennsylvania’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Pennsylvania
Ballots already cast in Pennsylvania: 771,806 (mail ballots returned; no early in-person voting, as of Oct 23; Pennsylvania Department of State): 14% of 2022 midterm turnout in Pennsylvania (5,368,021) · 8.5% of registered voters in Pennsylvania · by party registration in Pennsylvania: Democrats 67%, Republicans 24%, others 9.0%
About Justin Wagner
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Justin Wagner quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Senior automation engineer for the past 15 years. · justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Senior automation engineer for the past 15 years.) (archived copy of the source for Senior automation engineer for the past 15 years.)
- U.S. Army veteran; deployed to Iraq in 2006. · justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for U.S. Army veteran; deployed to Iraq in 2006.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Army veteran; deployed to Iraq in 2006.)
- ITT Technical Institute; additional classes at Youngstown State University. · justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for ITT Technical Institute; additional classes at Youngstown State University.) (archived copy of the source for ITT Technical Institute; additional classes at Youngstown State University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I stand against Israel’s expansionist actions across the Middle Eastern states. I stand against the genocide of the Palestinian people, of which the death toll is estimated to be over 75,000.” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Pledge to never accept contributions from any corporate PAC or operate a leadership PAC that accepts corporate money.” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Send me to congress, and I will co-sponsor and vote to pass The Medicare For All Act (H.R. 3069).” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “In Congress, I’ll support the PRO Act to protect the right to organize and put real penalties on union-busters.” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Establish a workable path to citizenship, protect DACA recipients, and expand transparent, legal pathways for agricultural and essential workers who keep Western Pennsylvania’s economy moving.” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “And we need to ban hedge funds and private equity firms from buying single-family homes.” justinwagnerforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Justin Wagner has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Justin Wagner been backed by AIPAC?
No. Justin Wagner has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Justin Wagner had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.