Sean Duffy, a Republican attorney and Army veteran, is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 seat. He faces Democrat Timothy Patrick Brennan in the general election.

Duffy describes himself on his campaign Facebook page as a husband, father of three girls, Army veteran and former law enforcement officer.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 29
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in political science and government, Temple University; J.D., Villanova University (2019)
  • Current employment: Associate at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP (since 2024), according to BallotReady profile data

Experience and public service

Duffy served as a Class II police officer at the Cape May City Police Department from 2012 to 2018, according to BallotReady profile data. He held multiple legal roles with the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division between 2020 and 2022.

Those positions included legal assistance attorney, chief of national security law, administrative law attorney and chief of contract and fiscal law, according to BallotReady.

In 2014, Duffy worked as a tracker at the National Republican Congressional Committee, BallotReady records show. After his military service, he worked as an associate at the Doylestown-area law firm Grim, Biehn & Thatcher from 2022 to 2024 before joining Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP, where he is an associate.

On the issues

The following positions are Duffy's own statements, as published on his campaign website.

Taxes and budget: Duffy says families are being hit by high costs and "it seems like no one is doing anything about it." He says he would fight to lower income taxes, lower energy taxes and stop property tax increases for seniors.

Criminal justice and public safety: Duffy says he opposes defunding police. He wants to invest in law enforcement instead. He calls for ending sanctuary cities and what he describes as "catch and release policies."

Education: Duffy says he wants to fight to fully fund local schools and ensure districts receive "their fair share from Harrisburg." He also says he supports parental choice in education.

Endorsements

Duffy has been endorsed by the Bucks County GOP, according to BallotReady.

  • Bucks County GOP

The Doylestown-Buckingham Record did not receive a completed questionnaire from this candidate. This profile is based on publicly available information. Duffy's campaign can be reached through his Facebook page.