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Isabelle Harman

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Isabelle Harman
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Candidate, U.S. House Pennsylvania District 10

Elections and appointments
Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Pattonville High School

Bachelor's

University of Missouri, St. Louis, 1990

Graduate

Fielding Graduate University, 2014

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1990 - 1993

Personal
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Entrepreneur
Contact

Isabelle Harman (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Harman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Isabelle Harman was born in Orleans, France. She served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1993. She graduated from Pattonville High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis in 1990, a graduate degree from Chapman University in 2003, and a graduate degree from Fielding Graduate University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, publisher, and ghostwriter.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 10

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 10 on November 3, 2026.


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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Isabelle Harman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A LIFE OF SERVICE

My over 30 years of service with the Army, first as a soldier and finishing as an Army spouse, have given me experiences I would not change. I have met dynamic people, lived in towns from one coast of the lower 48 to the other, and even spent a few years in Italy. This has given me insight into the strength, compassion, determination, and resilience of human beings. It is with this insight and belief in the human spirit that I approach the journey I am on and incorporate the values of service, benevolence, respect, determination, adaptability, and partnership.

I have kept myself aware of community needs and concerns at the installations where we lived and the communities surrounding the post. I have always known I would eventually enter politics. Our moves and deployments left little room for this endeavor. Today, my determination to serve our citizens is informed by my mother’s example as a determined immigrant in the United States, my Midwest roots, and our service to our country. I recognize the thread that has connected each aspect of my life and how this knowledge has informed our decision to embrace the Pennsylvania community we call home.

The value of having standards and insisting others rise to our expectations is what I will bring to the Representative’s office for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
  • People first. We will develop a shared vision and solutions to the needs of our community.
  • As an Independent, I am responsible to the people of PA-10, not a party.
  • Build bridges, fill gaps of unknowns between communities. We must realize, regardless where we live, our needs and wants are either similar, the same, or the answer may come from someone we don't know because they bring a fresh perspective.
Our campaign has three priorities:

Agriculture/Farming - We want generational farming to be a viable choice. We want our farmers out of
debt. We do not want our farmers to feel the pressure to sell portions of their land.

Education - Every student has the right to a fully-funded public education.

Healthcare - provide affordable fundamental healthcare to our citizens.
My mother is my hero. She exemplifies a person of superior intellect, perseverance and determination, insists upon high standards, and demonstrates the importance of not letting go of your dreams.
Integrity. Listening for understanding. Availability. Collaboration. Standing up for your community.
Listen to the citizens and put their needs, wants, demands ahead of my own. Bring these needs, concerns, wants, and solutions expressed by the public to Congress and collaborate with colleagues with this as my framework.

Have frank, open, and respectful conversations with constituents, colleagues, staff, and others so that, at the end of the day, we come to a reasonable solution; or, agree that it will be necessary to continue the discussion; or, realize that there is no possibility that either(any) person(s) will change their position and move on.

Accountability to all citizens, residents, and guests in the district.

Open door policy.

Locally available staff at accessible offices in the district.
Commitment to meet with citizens and residents in person at meetings or one-on-one when in the district.

Be honest. Tell the public the truth. Tell the public when there is a topic that cannot be discussed. Tell the public when I don't know the answer but reassure them our team will find out and respond.

Entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, advancing technology, and ensuring opportunities to participate in these endeavors is essential to ensure a thriving community.

Conversations must be had with community leaders (those who are not elected officials) and elected officials from the local level to the state level of government.
Pippi Longstocking is a character I relate to. Nothing is ever quite right but she is quick-witted, strong, and a leader.

I have read or listened to every book written by Daniel Silva.
The House is the more consequential of the bicameral Congress. In it is the person who is second in the line of succession to the Presidency. It is the best representation of the population as a whole, though this should be reconsidered so that the number of representatives in the House is increased to reflect today's U.S. population. The House has the power of the purse - all bills regarding spending and taxation begin here.
No. I believe it is essential for this opportunity to be open to all citizens. I do not believe being a politician should be considered a career. There are other ways to be active in governing. We need to ensure more voices, from across the generations, are able to influence how this country is develops and cares for its citizens, residents, immigrants, and guests.
I mentioned that I believe in term limits. Having acknowledged that, a 2-year term is not sufficient. It should be longer - possibly 4 years.
I believe term limits must be institutionalized not only for the Office of the President, but also for both houses of Congress and the Supreme Court. What the term limit should be is up for discussion. If it is successfully passed through Congress and the Executive Branch, the implementation of the term limits must be well-defined to ensure continuity of government.
Compromise is both necessary and desirable. It is what a person compromises that should be examined.
People first. Economic growth is essential. The needs of the 10th will be a priority, then those of the state, followed by what is best for the country as a whole.
My time as a military spouse before and after 9/11. I made the commitment to my family and will never regret my decision to leave active duty.
Term limits. Getting money out of politics. Publicly funded elections. Lowering the threshold and barriers to entry for Independents and Third Party candidates.

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Campaign finance summary


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Isabelle Harman campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Pennsylvania District 10Candidacy Declared general$16,055 $4,838
Grand total$16,055 $4,838
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 28, 2025


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