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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 7, 2026 to September 29, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: April 7, 2026 to September 29, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 7, 2026 to September 29, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: April 7, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: April 7, 2026
Role at the time: Candidate for U.S. House, Pennsylvania's 5 district
Statement summary
Nicholas Manganaro opposed the Iran war, questioned preparations for a ground operation and expressed concern about civilian harm.
“I am not in favor of this war.”
Linda Stein asked Manganaro about the war in an interview about his campaign for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district. He acknowledged that Iran's weakened condition could explain the timing of an attack, but criticized preparations and the risk to civilians. He hoped the war would end quickly and Iranian people would gain freedom.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in Iran, Manganaro expressly says he is not in favor of the war. His explanation of the timing does not endorse it.
1 published statement. Dates: September 29, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 29, 2026
Role at the time: Candidate for U.S. House, Pennsylvania's 5 district
Statement summary
On his campaign platform, Nicholas Manganaro questioned whether the Iran war was necessary but supported funding current operations and sought a negotiated end.
“I support funding current operations to improve the odds of a peaceful resolution.”
The Delaware County GOP publishes Manganaro's first-person platform. Issue 03 addresses foreign entanglements and the Iran war. The page is undated; this record uses the date it was observed, September 29 Eastern time. Manganaro describes the attack as a war of opportunity, says he is not convinced it was necessary, and hopes to minimize deaths. He nevertheless supports funding operations already underway while seeking a quick negotiated settlement.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to the Iran war, Manganaro combines criticism of its necessity with explicit support for funding current operations. Both parts materially define the position.
