Bob Brooks has the backing of both moderate Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a Pennsylvania swing district.

Pennsylvania’s 7th District has been close to evenly split in recent general elections. This year, the Democratic primary is also sending signals about what matters to the party.

Gov. Josh Shapiro rallied around Bob Brooks as Republicans spent over $1 million to try and prevent him from winning the primary.

The establishment and progressives united around a firefighters’ union chief in Lehigh Valley, while the left held its breath for a high-priority Philadelphia race.

Bob Brooks has the backing of both moderate Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a Pennsylvania swing district.

The former firefighter and union leader defeated three other Democratic challengers Tuesday to advance to November's general election.

"This November, we're going to unite our party and welcome working people who are ready to come home," said the working class champion.