1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
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The 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania were held on November 5, 1996, to elect the twenty-one members of Pennsylvania's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. The elections coincided with the presidential election, other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held April 23, 1996.
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November 5, 1996
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Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1996 | ||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | |
| Democratic | 2,222,863 | 51.50% | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Republican | 2,037,508 | 47.20% | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| Reform | 21,727 | 0.50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Libertarian | 11,921 | 0.28% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Independent | 6,859 | 0.16% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Constitution | 5,714 | 0.13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Natural Law | 5,383 | 0.12% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Francis Worley Congress | 3,194 | 0.07% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Socialist Equality | 713 | 0.02% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Write-in | 521 | 0.01% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 4,316,403 | 100.00% | 21 | 21 | – | |
Match-up summary
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 145,210 | 87.50% | 20,734 | 12.49% | 1 | 0.00% | 165,945 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 168,887 | 87.99% | 23,047 | 12.01% | 3 | 0.00% | 191,937 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 121,120 | 68.90% | 54,681 | 31.10% | 0 | 0.00% | 175,801 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 142,621 | 64.20% | 79,448 | 35.76% | 98 | 0.04% | 222,167 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 5 | 76,627 | 39.70% | 116,303 | 60.26% | 73 | 0.04% | 193,003 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 6 | 115,193 | 58.55% | 80,061 | 40.70% | 1,475 | 0.75% | 196,729 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 7 | 79,875 | 32.38% | 165,087 | 66.93% | 1,704 | 0.69% | 246,666 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 79,856 | 35.28% | 133,749 | 59.10% | 12,717 | 5.62% | 226,322 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 50,650 | 26.27% | 142,105 | 73.70% | 67 | 0.03% | 192,822 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 10 | 75,536 | 36.22% | 124,670 | 59.78% | 8,334 | 4.00% | 208,540 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 11 | 128,258 | 68.00% | 60,339 | 31.99% | 12 | 0.01% | 188,609 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 136,815 | 69.99% | 58,643 | 30.00% | 23 | 0.01% | 195,481 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 13 | 120,220 | 48.87% | 120,304 | 48.91% | 5,455 | 2.22% | 245,979 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 14 | 122,922 | 60.68% | 78,921 | 38.96% | 735 | 0.36% | 202,578 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 15 | 109,812 | 54.81% | 82,803 | 41.33% | 7,748 | 3.87% | 200,363 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 16 | 78,598 | 37.50% | 124,511 | 59.40% | 6,493 | 3.10% | 209,602 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 17 | 57,911 | 27.76% | 150,678 | 72.23% | 27 | 0.01% | 208,616 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 18 | 120,410 | 56.01% | 86,829 | 40.39% | 7,751 | 3.61% | 214,990 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 19 | 74,944 | 35.86% | 130,716 | 62.55% | 3,303 | 1.58% | 208,963 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 20 | 113,394 | 53.89% | 97,004 | 46.10% | 4 | 0.00% | 210,402 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 21 | 104,004 | 49.32% | 106,875 | 50.68% | 9 | 0.00% | 210,888 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| Total | 2,222,863 | 51.50% | 2,037,508 | 47.20% | 56,032 | 1.30% | 4,316,403 | 100.00% | |
District 1
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Thomas M. Foglietta, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John L. Braxton
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Thomas M. Foglietta (incumbent) | 36,426 | 73.35 | |
| Democratic | John L. Braxton | 13,237 | 26.65 | |
| Total votes | 49,663 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- James D. Cella
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | James D. Cella | 6,516 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 6,516 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Thomas M. Foglietta (incumbent) | 145,210 | 87.50 | |
| Republican | James D. Cella | 20,734 | 12.49 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 165,945 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Thomas M. Foglietta Democratic |
James Cella Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Delaware | 14,250 | 67.18% | 6,961 | 32.82% | 7,289 | 34.36% | 21,211 |
| Philadelphia | 130,965 | 90.48% | 13,773 | 9.52% | 117,192 | 80.96% | 144,738 |
| Totals | 145,215 | 87.51% | 20,734 | 12.49% | 124,481 | 75.01% | 165,949 |
District 2
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chaka Fattah, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Chaka Fattah (incumbent) | 52,928 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 52,928 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Larry G. Murphy
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Larry G. Murphy | 4,776 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 4,776 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Chaka Fattah (incumbent) | 168,887 | 87.99 | |
| Republican | Larry G. Murphy | 23,047 | 12.01 | |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 191,937 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Chaka Fattah Democratic |
Larry Murphy Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Delaware | 8,063 | 68.05% | 3,785 | 31.95% | 4,278 | 36.10% | 11,848 |
| Philadelphia | 160,825 | 89.31% | 19,256 | 10.69% | 141,569 | 78.62% | 180,081 |
| Totals | 168,888 | 88.00% | 23,041 | 12.00% | 145,847 | 75.99% | 191,929 |
District 3
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Borski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John R. Kates
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robert Borski (incumbent) | 26,211 | 90.70 | |
| Democratic | John R. Kates | 2,687 | 9.30 | |
| Total votes | 28,898 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph M. McColgan
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Joseph M. McColgan | 11,718 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 11,718 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robert Borski (incumbent) | 121,120 | 68.90 | |
| Republican | Joseph M. McColgan | 54,681 | 31.10 | |
| Total votes | 175,801 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Robert Borski Democratic |
Joseph McColgan Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Philadelphia | 121,120 | 68.90% | 54,681 | 31.10% | 66,439 | 37.80% | 175,801 |
| Totals | 121,120 | 68.90% | 54,681 | 31.10% | 66,439 | 37.80% | 175,801 |
District 4
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ron Klink, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ron Klink (incumbent) | 52,047 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 52,047 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Paul T. Adametz
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Paul T. Adametz | 23,896 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 23,896 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ron Klink (incumbent) | 142,621 | 64.20 | |
| Republican | Paul T. Adametz | 79,448 | 35.76 | |
| Write-in | 98 | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 222,167 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Ron Klink Democratic |
Paul Adametz Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Allegheny | 19,282 | 59.29% | 13,237 | 40.71% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,045 | 18.58% | 32,519 |
| Beaver | 50,953 | 69.38% | 22,398 | 30.50% | 85 | 0.12% | 28,555 | 38.88% | 73,436 |
| Butler | 9,643 | 46.81% | 10,958 | 53.19% | 0 | 0.00% | –1,315 | –6.38% | 20,601 |
| Lawrence | 25,629 | 71.51% | 10,211 | 28.49% | 0 | 0.00% | 15,418 | 43.02% | 35,840 |
| Westmoreland | 36,765 | 61.78% | 22,740 | 38.22% | 0 | 0.00% | 14,025 | 23.56% | 59,505 |
| Totals | 142,272 | 64.12% | 79,544 | 35.85% | 85 | 0.04% | 62,728 | 28.27% | 221,901 |
District 5
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Incumbent U.S. Representative William Clinger retired. State Senator John Peterson held the seat for the Republicans.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ruth Rudy, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1983–present)
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ruth Rudy | 23,938 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 23,938 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Peterson, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1985–present) and Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1977–1984)
Eliminated in primary
- Patrick Conway
- Daniel S. Gordeuk
- Bob Shuster
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Peterson | 22,000 | 37.74 | |
| Republican | Daniel S. Gordeuk | 16,230 | 27.84 | |
| Republican | Bob Shuster | 10,734 | 18.41 | |
| Republican | Patrick Conway | 9,334 | 16.01 | |
| Total votes | 58,298 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Peterson | 116,303 | 60.26 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Rudy | 76,627 | 39.70 | |
| Write-in | 73 | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 193,003 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | John Peterson Republican |
Ruth Rudy Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Armstrong | 193 | 72.28% | 74 | 27.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 119 | 44.56% | 267 |
| Cameron | 1,418 | 64.08% | 795 | 35.92% | 0 | 0.00% | 623 | 28.16% | 2,213 |
| Centre | 19,987 | 50.00% | 19,990 | 50.00% | 0 | 0.00% | –3 | –0.00% | 39,977 |
| Clarion | 8,913 | 62.48% | 5,353 | 37.52% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,560 | 24.96% | 14,266 |
| Clearfield | 13 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 13 | 100.00% | 13 |
| Clinton | 5,187 | 47.54% | 5,723 | 52.46% | 0 | 0.00% | –536 | –4.92% | 10,910 |
| Crawford | 5,340 | 73.71% | 1,905 | 26.29% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,435 | 47.42% | 7,245 |
| Elk | 7,236 | 56.35% | 5,593 | 43.55% | 13 | 0.10% | 1,643 | 12.80% | 12,842 |
| Forest | 1,448 | 66.18% | 740 | 33.82% | 0 | 0.00% | 708 | 32.36% | 2,188 |
| Jefferson | 10,229 | 63.50% | 5,880 | 36.50% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,349 | 27.00% | 16,109 |
| Lycoming | 3,709 | 69.54% | 1,625 | 30.46% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,084 | 39.08% | 5,334 |
| McKean | 9,054 | 65.16% | 4,841 | 34.84% | 1 | 0.01% | 4,213 | 30.32% | 13,896 |
| Potter | 4,650 | 69.82% | 2,008 | 30.15% | 2 | 0.03% | 2,642 | 39.67% | 6,660 |
| Tioga | 9,292 | 66.27% | 4,730 | 33.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,562 | 32.54% | 14,022 |
| Union | 7,367 | 64.03% | 4,139 | 35.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,228 | 28.06% | 11,506 |
| Venango | 11,866 | 61.75% | 7,349 | 38.24% | 2 | 0.01% | 4,517 | 23.51% | 19,217 |
| Warren | 10,390 | 63.84% | 5,878 | 36.12% | 7 | 0.04% | 4,512 | 27.72% | 16,275 |
| Totals | 116,292 | 60.27% | 76,623 | 39.71% | 25 | 0.01% | 39,669 | 20.56% | 192,940 |
District 6
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Holden, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tim Holden (incumbent) | 21,829 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 21,829 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Christian Y. Leinbach
Eliminated in primary
- Tom Kopel
- Frederick C. Levering
- Steve Trautwein
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Christian Y. Leinbach | 11,649 | 40.22 | |
| Republican | Frederick C. Levering | 6,732 | 23.24 | |
| Republican | Steve Trautwein | 6,327 | 21.84 | |
| Republican | Tom Kopel | 4,256 | 14.69 | |
| Total votes | 28,964 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tim Holden (incumbent) | 115,193 | 58.55 | |
| Republican | Christian Y. Leinbach | 80,061 | 40.70 | |
| Natural Law | Thomas E. List | 1,475 | 0.75 | |
| Total votes | 196,729 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Tim Holden Democratic |
Christian Leinbach Republican |
Thomas List Natural Law |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Berks | 65,333 | 54.92% | 52,730 | 44.32% | 863 | 0.73% | 41 | 0.03% | 12,603 | 10.60% | 118,967 |
| Montgomery | 3,840 | 57.42% | 2,822 | 42.19% | 26 | 0.39% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,018 | 15.23% | 6,688 |
| Northumberland | 7,356 | 49.99% | 7,242 | 49.21% | 118 | 0.80% | 0 | 0.00% | 114 | 0.78% | 14,716 |
| Schuylkill | 38,673 | 68.56% | 17,267 | 30.61% | 468 | 0.83% | 0 | 0.00% | 21,406 | 37.95% | 56,408 |
| Totals | 115,202 | 58.54% | 80,061 | 40.69% | 1,475 | 0.75% | 41 | 0.02% | 35,141 | 17.86% | 196,779 |
District 7
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John F. Innelli
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John F. Innelli | 12,620 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,620 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Curt Weldon, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Bob McMonagle
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Curt Weldon (incumbent) | 49,999 | 83.50 | |
| Republican | Bob McMonagle | 9,882 | 16.50 | |
| Total votes | 59,881 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Curt Weldon (incumbent) | 165,087 | 66.93 | |
| Democratic | John F. Innelli | 79,875 | 32.38 | |
| Natural Law | John Pronchik | 1,688 | 0.68 | |
| Write-in | 16 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 246,666 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Curt Weldon Republican |
John Innelli Democratic |
John Pronchik Natural Law |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Chester | 31,290 | 70.08% | 12,661 | 28.36% | 663 | 1.48% | 34 | 0.08% | 18,629 | 41.72% | 44,648 |
| Delaware | 125,659 | 66.50% | 62,351 | 33.00% | 958 | 0.51% | 0 | 0.00% | 63,308 | 33.50% | 188,968 |
| Montgomery | 8,113 | 62.33% | 4,838 | 37.17% | 66 | 0.51% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,275 | 25.16% | 13,017 |
| Totals | 165,062 | 66.93% | 79,850 | 32.38% | 1,687 | 0.68% | 34 | 0.01% | 85,212 | 34.55% | 246,663 |
District 8
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John P. Murray
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John P. Murray | 11,304 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 11,304 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Greenwood, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Tom Lingenfelter
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Greenwood (incumbent) | 18,376 | 60.32 | |
| Republican | Tom Lingenfelter | 12,088 | 39.68 | |
| Total votes | 30,464 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Greenwood (incumbent) | 133,749 | 59.10 | |
| Democratic | John P. Murray | 79,856 | 35.28 | |
| Libertarian | Richard J. Piotrowski | 6,991 | 3.09 | |
| Constitution | David A. Booth | 5,714 | 2.52 | |
| Write-in | 12 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 226,322 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Jim Greenwood Republican |
John Murray Democratic |
Richard Piotrowski Libertarian |
David Booth Constitution |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Bucks | 127,479 | 58.77% | 77,181 | 35.58% | 6,712 | 3.09% | 5,549 | 2.56% | 50,298 | 23.19% | 216,921 |
| Montgomery | 6,270 | 66.78% | 2,675 | 28.49% | 279 | 2.97% | 165 | 1.76% | 3,595 | 38.29% | 9,389 |
| Totals | 133,749 | 59.10% | 79,856 | 35.29% | 6,991 | 3.09% | 5,714 | 2.52% | 53,893 | 23.81% | 226,310 |
District 9
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Monte Kemmler
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Monte Kemmler | 18,173 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 18,173 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bud Shuster, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bud Shuster (incumbent) | 34,793 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 34,793 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bud Shuster (incumbent) | 142,105 | 73.70 | |
| Democratic | Monte Kemmler | 50,650 | 26.27 | |
| Write-in | 67 | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 192,822 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Bud Shuster Republican |
Monte Kemmler Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Bedford | 13,995 | 77.68% | 4,021 | 22.32% | 0 | 0.00% | 9,974 | 55.36% | 18,016 |
| Blair | 32,065 | 78.99% | 8,455 | 20.83% | 72 | 0.18% | 23,610 | 58.16% | 40,592 |
| Centre | 4,237 | 73.53% | 1,525 | 26.47% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,712 | 47.06% | 5,762 |
| Clearfield | 20,245 | 71.10% | 8,210 | 28.83% | 20 | 0.07% | 12,035 | 42.27% | 28,475 |
| Franklin | 32,484 | 73.87% | 11,421 | 25.97% | 72 | 0.16% | 21,063 | 47.90% | 43,977 |
| Fulton | 3,520 | 73.06% | 1,298 | 26.94% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,222 | 46.12% | 4,818 |
| Huntingdon | 9,836 | 68.23% | 4,580 | 31.77% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,256 | 36.46% | 14,416 |
| Juniata | 5,479 | 69.50% | 2,404 | 30.50% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,075 | 39.00% | 7,883 |
| Mifflin | 8,362 | 63.34% | 4,840 | 36.66% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,522 | 26.68% | 13,202 |
| Perry | 3,233 | 74.39% | 1,111 | 25.56% | 2 | 0.05% | 2,122 | 48.83% | 4,346 |
| Snyder | 8,559 | 75.58% | 2,765 | 24.42% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,794 | 51.16% | 11,324 |
| Totals | 142,015 | 73.66% | 50,630 | 26.26% | 166 | 0.09% | 91,385 | 47.40% | 192,811 |
District 10
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Cullen
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel J. Schreffler
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Joe Cullen | 15,291 | 67.24 | |
| Democratic | Daniel J. Schreffler | 7,450 | 32.76 | |
| Total votes | 22,741 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph M. McDade, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Errol Flynn
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph M. McDade (incumbent) | 17,155 | 53.28 | |
| Republican | Errol Flynn | 15,043 | 46.72 | |
| Total votes | 32,198 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Joseph M. McDade (incumbent) | 124,670 | 59.78 | |
| Democratic | Joe Cullen | 75,536 | 36.22 | |
| Reform | Thomas J. McLaughlin | 8,311 | 3.99 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 208,540 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Joseph M. McDade Republican |
Joe Cullen Democratic |
Thomas McLaughlin Reform |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Bradford | 13,358 | 64.48% | 6,180 | 29.83% | 1,170 | 5.65% | 10 | 0.05% | 7,178 | 34.65% | 20,718 |
| Lackawanna | 49,738 | 60.65% | 30,505 | 37.19% | 1,771 | 2.16% | 0 | 0.00% | 19,233 | 23.46% | 82,014 |
| Lycoming | 17,970 | 56.83% | 12,544 | 39.67% | 1,102 | 3.49% | 2 | 0.01% | 5,426 | 17.16% | 31,618 |
| Monroe | 8,111 | 49.40% | 7,315 | 44.55% | 992 | 6.04% | 0 | 0.00% | 796 | 4.85% | 16,418 |
| Pike | 7,443 | 54.41% | 5,418 | 39.61% | 819 | 5.99% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,025 | 14.80% | 13,680 |
| Sullivan | 1,582 | 56.76% | 1,061 | 38.07% | 144 | 5.17% | 0 | 0.00% | 521 | 18.69% | 2,787 |
| Susquehanna | 10,156 | 65.74% | 4,369 | 28.28% | 924 | 5.98% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,787 | 37.46% | 15,449 |
| Wayne | 9,499 | 61.26% | 5,177 | 33.38% | 829 | 5.35% | 2 | 0.01% | 4,322 | 27.88% | 15,507 |
| Wyoming | 6,803 | 65.97% | 2,948 | 28.59% | 554 | 5.37% | 8 | 0.08% | 3,855 | 37.38% | 10,313 |
| Totals | 124,660 | 59.79% | 75,517 | 36.22% | 8,305 | 3.98% | 22 | 0.01% | 49,143 | 23.57% | 208,504 |
District 11
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Paul Kanjorski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Paul Kanjorski (incumbent) | 32,110 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 32,110 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stephen Urban, former military officer
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Stephen Urban | 16,942 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 16,942 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Paul Kanjorski (incumbent) | 128,258 | 68.00 | |
| Republican | Stephen Urban | 60,339 | 31.99 | |
| Write-in | 12 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 188,609 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Paul Kanjorski Democratic |
Stephen Urban Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Carbon | 12,947 | 70.53% | 5,409 | 29.47% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,538 | 41.06% | 18,356 |
| Columbia | 12,743 | 63.94% | 7,178 | 36.02% | 9 | 0.05% | 5,565 | 27.92% | 19,930 |
| Luzerne | 75,404 | 70.28% | 31,889 | 29.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 43,515 | 40.56% | 107,293 |
| Monroe | 11,218 | 56.26% | 8,722 | 43.74% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,496 | 12.52% | 19,940 |
| Montour | 3,662 | 62.91% | 2,159 | 37.09% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,503 | 25.82% | 5,821 |
| Northumberland | 11,254 | 72.08% | 4,359 | 27.92% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,895 | 44.16% | 15,613 |
| Totals | 127,228 | 68.05% | 59,716 | 31.94% | 9 | 0.00% | 67,512 | 36.11% | 186,953 |
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Murtha, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Murtha (incumbent) | 49,630 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 49,630 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Choby
Eliminated in primary
- Michael A. Buben
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Choby | 16,013 | 52.46 | |
| Republican | Michael A. Buben | 14,509 | 47.54 | |
| Total votes | 30,522 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Murtha (incumbent) | 136,815 | 69.99 | |
| Republican | Bill Choby | 58,643 | 30.00 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 195,481 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | John Murtha Democratic |
Bill Choby Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Armstrong | 15,130 | 60.59% | 9,840 | 39.41% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,290 | 21.18% | 24,970 |
| Cambria | 46,852 | 80.04% | 11,684 | 19.96% | 0 | 0.00% | 35,168 | 60.08% | 58,536 |
| Clarion | 286 | 66.36% | 145 | 33.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 141 | 32.72% | 431 |
| Fayette | 9,949 | 68.61% | 4,552 | 31.39% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,397 | 37.22% | 14,501 |
| Indiana | 19,957 | 65.92% | 10,319 | 34.08% | 0 | 0.00% | 9,638 | 31.84% | 30,276 |
| Somerset | 20,718 | 66.11% | 10,597 | 33.82% | 22 | 0.07% | 10,121 | 32.29% | 31,337 |
| Westmoreland | 23,940 | 67.60% | 11,475 | 32.40% | 0 | 0.00% | 12,465 | 35.20% | 35,415 |
| Totals | 136,832 | 70.00% | 58,612 | 29.99% | 22 | 0.01% | 78,220 | 40.02% | 195,466 |
District 13
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Jon D. Fox defeated Joe Hoeffel by an 84-vote margin.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Hoeffel, member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hoeffel | 13,710 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 13,710 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jon D. Fox, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon D. Fox (incumbent) | 30,852 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 30,852 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon D. Fox (incumbent) | 120,304 | 48.91 | |
| Democratic | Joe Hoeffel | 120,220 | 48.87 | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Patrick Burke | 4,930 | 2.00 | |
| Natural Law | Bill Ryan | 525 | 0.21 | |
| Total votes | 245,979 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Jon D. Fox Republican |
Joe Hoeffel Democratic |
Thomas Burke Libertarian |
Bill Ryan Natural Law |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Montgomery | 120,304 | 48.91% | 120,220 | 48.87% | 4,930 | 2.00% | 525 | 0.21% | 84 | 0.03% | 245,979 |
| Totals | 120,304 | 48.91% | 120,220 | 48.87% | 4,930 | 2.00% | 525 | 0.21% | 84 | 0.03% | 245,979 |
District 14
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- William J. Coyne, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Dan Cohen
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Coyne (incumbent) | 47,334 | 66.02 | |
| Democratic | Dan Cohen | 24,364 | 33.98 | |
| Total votes | 71,698 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Ravotti
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ravotti | 14,405 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,405 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Coyne (incumbent) | 122,922 | 60.68 | |
| Republican | Bill Ravotti | 78,921 | 38.96 | |
| Socialist Equality | Paul Scherrer | 713 | 0.35 | |
| Write-in | 22 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 202,578 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
District 15
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Paul McHale, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul McHale (incumbent) | 24,332 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 24,332 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Kilbanks
Eliminated in primary
- James Brose
- Edward G. Smith
- Ken Smith
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Kilbanks | 10,499 | 38.59 | |
| Republican | Ken Smith | 9,062 | 33.31 | |
| Republican | Edward G. Smith | 5,568 | 20.47 | |
| Republican | James Brose | 2,077 | 7.63 | |
| Total votes | 27,206 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul McHale (incumbent) | 109,812 | 54.81 | |
| Republican | Bob Kilbanks | 82,803 | 41.33 | |
| Reform | Nicholas R. Sabatine III | 6,931 | 3.46 | |
| Natural Law | Philip E. Faust | 812 | 0.41 | |
| Write-in | 5 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 200,363 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Paul McHale Democratic |
Bob Kilbanks Republican |
Nicholas Sabatine Reform |
Philip Faust Natural Law |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Lehigh | 55,799 | 54.56% | 43,032 | 42.08% | 3,023 | 2.96% | 412 | 0.40% | 5 | 0.00% | 12,767 | 12.48% | 102,271 |
| Montgomery | 4,131 | 42.05% | 5,362 | 54.58% | 315 | 3.21% | 17 | 0.17% | 0 | 0.00% | –1,231 | –12.53% | 9,825 |
| Northampton | 49,882 | 56.51% | 34,409 | 38.98% | 3,593 | 4.07% | 383 | 0.43% | 9 | 0.01% | 15,473 | 17.53% | 88,276 |
| Totals | 109,812 | 54.80% | 82,803 | 41.32% | 6,931 | 3.46% | 812 | 0.41% | 14 | 0.01% | 27,009 | 13.48% | 200,372 |
District 16
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Bob Walker retired, with State Representative Joe Pitts holding the seat for the Republicans.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- James G. Blaine
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James G. Blaine | 8,868 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 8,868 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Pitts, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1973–present)
Eliminated in primary
- Brad S. Fischer
- Stephen R. Gibble
- Karen Martynick
- Pat Sellers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Pitts | 26,515 | 45.18 | |
| Republican | Karen Martynick | 15,314 | 26.09 | |
| Republican | Stephen R. Gibble | 11,777 | 20.07 | |
| Republican | Pat Sellers | 2,696 | 4.59 | |
| Republican | Brad S. Fischer | 2,386 | 4.07 | |
| Total votes | 58,688 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Pitts | 124,511 | 59.40 | |
| Democratic | James G. Blaine | 78,598 | 37.50 | |
| Reform | Robert S. Yorczyk | 6,485 | 3.09 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 209,602 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Joe Pitts Republican |
James Blaine Democratic |
Robert Yorczyk Reform |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Chester | 63,695 | 57.54% | 42,837 | 38.70% | 4,088 | 3.69% | 68 | 0.06% | 20,858 | 18.84% | 110,688 |
| Lancaster | 60,802 | 61.44% | 35,754 | 36.13% | 2,396 | 2.42% | 7 | 0.01% | 25,048 | 25.31% | 98,959 |
| Totals | 124,497 | 59.38% | 78,591 | 37.49% | 6,484 | 3.09% | 75 | 0.04% | 45,906 | 21.90% | 209,647 |
District 17
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Paul Kettl, former chair of psychiatry at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Kettl | 12,959 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,959 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- George Gekas, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Gekas (incumbent) | 41,890 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 41,890 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | George Gekas (incumbent) | 150,678 | 72.23 | |
| Democratic | Paul Kettl | 57,911 | 27.76 | |
| Write-in | 27 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 208,616 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | George Gekas Republican |
Paul Kettl Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Cumberland | 16,137 | 75.10% | 5,329 | 24.80% | 21 | 0.10% | 10,808 | 50.30% | 21,487 |
| Dauphin | 63,694 | 70.36% | 26,828 | 29.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 36,866 | 40.72% | 90,522 |
| Lancaster | 36,175 | 74.62% | 12,295 | 25.36% | 6 | 0.01% | 23,880 | 49.26% | 48,476 |
| Lebanon | 26,693 | 69.99% | 11,445 | 30.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 15,248 | 39.98% | 38,138 |
| Perry | 7,979 | 79.84% | 2,014 | 20.15% | 1 | 0.01% | 5,965 | 59.69% | 9,994 |
| Totals | 150,678 | 72.23% | 57,911 | 27.76% | 28 | 0.01% | 92,767 | 44.47% | 208,617 |
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Joseph Rudolph
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 45,967 | 74.39 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Rudolph | 15,822 | 25.61 | |
| Total votes | 61,789 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Fawcett
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Fawcett | 21,704 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 21,704 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 120,410 | 56.01 | |
| Republican | David Fawcett | 86,829 | 40.39 | |
| Independent | Richard E. Caligiuri | 6,859 | 3.19 | |
| Natural Law | Ralph Emmerich | 883 | 0.41 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 214,990 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Mike Doyle Democratic |
David Fawcett Republican |
Richard Caligiuri Independent |
Ralph Emmerich Natural Law |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Allegheny | 120,410 | 56.01% | 86,829 | 40.39% | 6,859 | 3.19% | 883 | 0.41% | 9 | 0.00% | 33,581 | 15.62% | 214,990 |
| Totals | 120,410 | 56.01% | 86,829 | 40.39% | 6,859 | 3.19% | 883 | 0.41% | 9 | 0.00% | 33,581 | 15.62% | 214,990 |
District 19
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott L. Chronister
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott L. Chronister | 15,992 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 15,992 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Goodling, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Charlie Gerow, Republican Party strategist
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bill Goodling (incumbent) | 24,014 | 54.93 | |
| Republican | Charlie Gerow | 19,700 | 45.07 | |
| Total votes | 43,714 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bill Goodling (incumbent) | 130,716 | 62.55 | |
| Democratic | Scott L. Chronister | 74,944 | 35.86 | |
| Francis Worley Party | Francis Worley | 3,194 | 1.53 | |
| Write-in | 109 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 208,963 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Bill Goodling Republican |
Scott Chronister Democratic |
Francis Worley Independent |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Adams | 17,039 | 58.14% | 11,447 | 39.06% | 822 | 2.80% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,592 | 19.08% | 29,308 |
| Cumberland | 37,909 | 67.24% | 17,209 | 30.53% | 1,179 | 2.09% | 79 | 0.14% | 20,700 | 36.71% | 56,376 |
| York | 75,768 | 61.48% | 46,288 | 37.56% | 1,193 | 0.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 29,480 | 23.92% | 123,249 |
| Totals | 130,716 | 62.56% | 74,944 | 35.87% | 3,194 | 1.53% | 79 | 0.04% | 55,772 | 26.69% | 208,933 |
District 20
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Frank Mascara, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Mascara (incumbent) | 49,911 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 49,911 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike McCormick
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike McCormick | 20,177 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 20,177 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Mascara (incumbent) | 113,394 | 53.89 | |
| Republican | Mike McCormick | 97,004 | 46.10 | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 210,402 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Frank Mascara Democratic |
Mike McCormick Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Allegheny | 21,556 | 41.19% | 30,775 | 58.81% | –9,219 | –17.62% | 52,331 |
| Fayette | 18,023 | 64.69% | 9,838 | 35.31% | 8,185 | 29.38% | 27,861 |
| Greene | 8,937 | 66.06% | 4,592 | 33.94% | 4,345 | 32.12% | 13,529 |
| Washington | 43,964 | 57.11% | 33,015 | 42.89% | 10,949 | 14.22% | 76,979 |
| Westmoreland | 21,038 | 53.32% | 18,420 | 46.68% | 2,618 | 6.64% | 39,458 |
| Totals | 113,518 | 54.02% | 96,640 | 45.98% | 16,878 | 8.03% | 210,158 |
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ron DiNicola, U.S. Marine veteran and Erie County solicitor
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ron DiNicola | 31,188 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 31,188 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Phil English, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil English (incumbent) | 33,398 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 33,398 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Phil English (incumbent) | 106,875 | 50.68 | |
| Democratic | Ron DiNicola | 104,004 | 49.32 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 210,888 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[3] | Phil English Republican |
Ron DiNicola Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Butler | 23,512 | 59.40% | 16,069 | 40.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,443 | 18.80% | 39,581 |
| Crawford | 12,622 | 55.49% | 10,124 | 44.51% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,498 | 10.98% | 22,746 |
| Erie | 50,597 | 47.93% | 54,972 | 52.07% | 0 | 0.00% | –4,375 | –4.14% | 105,569 |
| Mercer | 20,166 | 46.88% | 22,839 | 53.10% | 8 | 0.02% | –2,673 | –6.22% | 43,013 |
| Totals | 106,897 | 50.68% | 104,004 | 49.32% | 8 | 0.00% | 2,893 | 1.36% | 210,909 |
Notes
- Vote totals summed from the precinct data file published by the Pennsylvania Department of State do not match the results officially published by the U.S. House of Representatives.