The progressive campaign group Fight Agency, known for helping elect New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, is now setting its sights on some of the tightest battleground races in the country. With control of the U.S. House of Representatives hanging by just a three-seat Republican majority, even a small shift in key districts — like those in Pennsylvania — could flip the balance of power.
Fight Agency Targets Two Key Republican Seats in Pennsylvania
The firm is now throwing its weight behind Democratic challengers Paige Cognetti and Bob Brooks, both running against vulnerable Republican incumbents in Pennsylvania — Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, respectively.
- Bresnahan, a freshman representative, won his seat by only 1.6 points in 2024.
- Mackenzie scraped by with a 1-point victory, making his district one of the most competitive in the country.
Both are now top targets as Democrats try to retake the House in 2026.
What Is Fight Agency?
Founded by a small but experienced six-person team, Fight Agency has helped run over 300 winning elections, often supporting candidates who are either progressive, unconventional, or outsiders in the Democratic Party. Their style blends sharp messaging with creative, often humorous, content.
- Notable past campaigns include:
- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) – Presidential run
- Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) – 2021 campaign
- Zohran Mamdani – NYC City Council
Fight Agency’s approach focuses heavily on working-class economic issues, such as housing, affordability, and inequality — a central message they are now adapting to key swing districts in Pennsylvania.
Their website states:
“If the next forty years are like the last forty years, the American middle class will disappear.”
Backed by Experience, Powered by Progressives
Fight Agency’s content during Mamdani’s campaign often went viral for its light-hearted but sharp tone. One standout video mimicked The Bachelor, adding a fun twist to policy talk — a style they may bring to Cognetti and Brooks’ campaigns.
- Rebecca Katz, a leading strategist at the firm, is working on Paige Cognetti’s race.
- Morris Katz, known for leading Mamdani’s campaign, has also thrown support behind both Cognetti and Bob Brooks.
These two Pennsylvania candidates fit the mold of Fight Agency’s preferred style: policy-focused, people-first, and not afraid to take on powerful interests.
Meet the Candidates: Cognetti and Brooks
Paige Cognetti is the former mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. She’s launched her bid to unseat Bresnahan with a message centered on economic fairness and government accountability.
In her campaign launch, she said:
“We can stand tall against a Washington that takes advantage of working people and make it work for us.”
Cognetti’s campaign has already earned amplification from Fight Agency’s team and she has embraced their support publicly, calling them trusted allies in the progressive movement.
Bob Brooks, running against Ryan Mackenzie, is taking a more direct shot at corporate power. In his campaign announcement, he said:
“I’m running for Congress in one of the closest districts to take on the billionaires and big corporations holding us back.”
His messaging aligns directly with Fight Agency’s signature themes — economic justice, corporate accountability, and progressive populism.
Why Pennsylvania Matters in 2026
According to the Cook Political Report, Pennsylvania is home to five highly competitive Republican-held seats, all projected to be decided by five points or less. That makes it one of the most important states in the fight for the House.
If Cognetti and Brooks can flip their districts, it could be enough to tip control of the House back to the Democrats — and progressives know it.
With the 2026 midterms drawing closer, Fight Agency is proving it won’t stay confined to New York politics. Backed by creative campaigns and progressive energy, they’re aiming to flip swing districts that could decide control of Congress. Their work with Cognetti and Brooks marks a shift in strategy: applying grassroots, bold messaging to mainstream battlegrounds. If successful, it could reshape not just Pennsylvania politics — but national leadership.
