1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
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The 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania were held on November 3, 1998, to elect the twenty-one members of Pennsylvania's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held May 19, 1998.
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November 3, 1998
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Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1998 | ||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | |
| Democratic | 1,380,834 | 47.68% | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Republican | 1,472,161 | 50.84% | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| Green | 17,734 | 0.61% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Libertarian | 10,112 | 0.35% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reform | 6,227 | 0.22% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Constitution | 3,917 | 0.14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Socialist Workers | 1,625 | 0.06% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Write-in | 1,316 | 0.05% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Natural Law | 1,022 | 0.04% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Socialist Workers Campaign | 964 | 0.03% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2,895,912 | 100.00% | 21 | 21 | – | |
Match-up summary
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 77,788 | 81.16% | 15,898 | 16.59% | 2,162 | 2.26% | 95,848 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 102,763 | 86.53% | 16,001 | 13.47% | 0 | 0.00% | 118,764 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 66,270 | 59.35% | 45,390 | 40.65% | 0 | 0.00% | 111,660 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 103,183 | 63.82% | 58,485 | 36.17% | 17 | 0.01% | 161,685 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 99,502 | 84.81% | 17,821 | 15.19% | 117,323 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 6 | 85,374 | 61.00% | 54,579 | 39.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 139,953 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 7 | 46,920 | 28.20% | 119,491 | 71.80% | 0 | 0.00% | 166,411 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 48,320 | 32.60% | 93,697 | 63.22% | 6,183 | 4.17% | 148,200 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 0 | 0.00% | 125,409 | 99.51% | 618 | 0.49% | 126,027 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 10 | 83,760 | 48.40% | 84,275 | 48.70% | 5,021 | 2.90% | 173,056 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 11 | 88,933 | 66.83% | 44,123 | 33.16% | 9 | 0.01% | 133,065 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 100,528 | 68.49% | 46,239 | 31.50% | 13 | 0.01% | 146,780 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 13 | 95,105 | 51.55% | 85,915 | 46.57% | 3,470 | 1.88% | 184,490 | 100.00% | Democratic gain |
| District 14 | 83,355 | 60.52% | 52,745 | 38.29% | 1,636 | 1.19% | 137,736 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 15 | 66,930 | 45.01% | 81,755 | 54.98% | 21 | 0.01% | 148,706 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| District 16 | 40,092 | 29.46% | 95,979 | 70.53% | 14 | 0.01% | 136,085 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 17 | 0 | 0.00% | 114,931 | 99.85% | 176 | 0.15% | 115,107 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 18 | 98,363 | 67.68% | 46,945 | 32.30% | 29 | 0.02% | 145,337 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 19 | 40,674 | 28.55% | 96,284 | 67.57% | 5,531 | 3.88% | 142,489 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 20 | 97,885 | 99.81% | 0 | 0.00% | 190 | 0.19% | 98,075 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 21 | 54,591 | 36.61% | 94,518 | 63.39% | 6 | 0.00% | 149,115 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| Total | 1,380,834 | 47.68% | 1,472,161 | 50.84% | 42,917 | 1.48% | 2,895,912 | 100.00% | |
District 1
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U.S. Representative Thomas M. Foglietta was appointed as United States Ambassador to Italy by President Bill Clinton in 1997. Brady, chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party and a ward leader, won a special election held on May 19, 1998, with 74% of the vote.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Andrew Carn, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Sam Jones
- Dennis Morrison-Wesley
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bob Brady (incumbent) | 23,181 | 63.89 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Carn | 8,061 | 22.22 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Morrison-Wesley | 4,052 | 11.17 | |
| Democratic | Sam Jones | 986 | 2.72 | |
| Total votes | 36,280 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- William Harrison
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | William Harrison | 4,768 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 4,768 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bob Brady (incumbent) | 77,788 | 81.16 | |
| Republican | William M. Harrison | 15,898 | 16.59 | |
| Libertarian | John Featherman | 1,198 | 1.25 | |
| Socialist Workers Campaign | Nancy Cole | 964 | 1.01 | |
| Total votes | 95,848 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Bob Brady Democratic |
William Harrison Republican |
John Featherman Libertarian |
Nancy Cole SWC |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Delaware | 7,057 | 48.24% | 7,198 | 49.20% | 212 | 1.45% | 163 | 1.11% | −141 | −0.96% | 14,630 |
| Philadelphia | 70,571 | 86.96% | 8,787 | 10.83% | 986 | 1.22% | 806 | 0.99% | 61,784 | 76.13% | 81,150 |
| Totals | 77,628 | 81.05% | 15,985 | 16.69% | 1,198 | 1.25% | 969 | 1.01% | 61,643 | 64.36% | 95,780 |
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) | 35,761 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 35,761 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Anne Marie Mulligan
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Anne Marie Mulligan | 3,566 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 3,566 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Chaka Fattah (incumbent) | 102,763 | 86.53 | |
| Republican | Anne Marie Mulligan | 16,001 | 13.47 | |
| Total votes | 118,764 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Chaka Fattah Democratic |
Anne Marie Mulligan Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Delaware | 4,975 | 62.68% | 2,962 | 37.32% | 2,013 | 25.36% | 7,937 |
| Philadelphia | 97,784 | 88.18% | 13,103 | 11.82% | 84,681 | 76.36% | 110,887 |
| Totals | 102,759 | 86.48% | 16,065 | 13.52% | 86,694 | 72.96% | 118,824 |
District 3
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Borski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robert Borski (incumbent) | 20,989 | 86.93 | |
| Democratic | John R. Kates | 3,157 | 13.07 | |
| Total votes | 24,146 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charles F. Dougherty, former U.S. Representative (1979–1983)
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charles F. Dougherty | 10,713 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 10,713 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Robert Borski (incumbent) | 66,270 | 59.35 | |
| Republican | Charles F. Dougherty | 45,390 | 40.65 | |
| Total votes | 111,660 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Robert Borski Democratic |
Charles F. Dougherty Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Philadelphia | 66,270 | 59.35% | 45,390 | 40.65% | 20,880 | 18.70% | 111,660 |
| Totals | 66,270 | 59.35% | 45,390 | 40.65% | 20,880 | 18.70% | 111,660 |
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) | 35,652 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 35,652 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Turzai, lawyer and former assistant district attorney for Allegheny County
Eliminated in primary
- Paul T. Adametz, Republican nominee in 1996
- David F. Miller
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Turzai | 12,178 | 54.27 | |
| Republican | David F. Miller | 5,489 | 24.46 | |
| Republican | Paul T. Adametz | 4,772 | 21.27 | |
| Total votes | 22,439 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ron Klink (incumbent) | 103,183 | 63.82 | |
| Republican | Mike Turzai | 58,485 | 36.17 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 161,685 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Ron Klink Democratic |
Mike Turzai Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Allegheny | 14,194 | 60.13% | 9,413 | 39.87% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,781 | 20.26% | 23,607 |
| Beaver | 36,820 | 70.24% | 15,532 | 29.63% | 65 | 0.12% | 21,288 | 40.61% | 52,417 |
| Butler | 7,492 | 48.79% | 7,862 | 51.20% | 2 | 0.01% | –370 | –2.41% | 15,356 |
| Lawrence | 17,157 | 65.06% | 9,213 | 34.94% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,944 | 30.12% | 26,370 |
| Westmoreland | 27,520 | 62.57% | 16,465 | 37.43% | 0 | 0.00% | 11,055 | 25.14% | 43,985 |
| Totals | 103,183 | 63.80% | 58,485 | 36.16% | 67 | 0.04% | 44,698 | 27.64% | 161,735 |
District 5
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Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Peterson (incumbent) | 28,022 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 28,022 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Peterson (incumbent) | 99,502 | 84.81 | |
| Green | William M. Belitskus | 17,734 | 15.12 | |
| Write-in | 87 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 117,323 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | John Peterson Republican |
William Belitskus Green |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Armstrong | 166 | 91.21% | 16 | 8.79% | 0 | 0.00% | 150 | 82.42% | 182 |
| Cameron | 1,214 | 87.72% | 170 | 12.28% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,044 | 75.44% | 1,384 |
| Centre | 17,425 | 74.03% | 6,112 | 25.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 11,313 | 48.06% | 23,537 |
| Clarion | 7,760 | 86.04% | 1,259 | 13.96% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,501 | 72.08% | 9,019 |
| Clearfield | 7 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 7 | 100.00% | 7 |
| Clinton | 4,920 | 81.40% | 1,124 | 18.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,796 | 62.80% | 6,044 |
| Crawford | 4,092 | 94.66% | 230 | 5.32% | 1 | 0.02% | 3,862 | 89.34% | 4,323 |
| Elk | 6,663 | 85.52% | 1,112 | 14.27% | 16 | 0.21% | 5,551 | 71.25% | 7,791 |
| Forest | 1,224 | 85.18% | 213 | 14.82% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,011 | 70.36% | 1,437 |
| Jefferson | 8,589 | 88.16% | 1,153 | 11.84% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,436 | 76.32% | 9,742 |
| Lycoming | 2,962 | 88.63% | 380 | 11.37% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,582 | 77.26% | 3,342 |
| McKean | 7,571 | 91.77% | 678 | 8.22% | 1 | 0.01% | 6,893 | 83.55% | 8,250 |
| Potter | 3,674 | 92.57% | 293 | 7.38% | 2 | 0.05% | 3,381 | 85.19% | 3,969 |
| Tioga | 7,580 | 87.27% | 1,106 | 12.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,474 | 74.54% | 8,686 |
| Union | 5,990 | 84.06% | 1,136 | 15.94% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,854 | 68.12% | 7,126 |
| Venango | 11,522 | 85.04% | 2,001 | 14.77% | 26 | 0.19% | 9,521 | 70.27% | 13,549 |
| Warren | 8,142 | 91.32% | 751 | 8.42% | 23 | 0.26% | 7,391 | 82.90% | 8,916 |
| Totals | 99,501 | 84.82% | 17,734 | 15.12% | 69 | 0.06% | 81,767 | 69.71% | 117,304 |
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) | 20,758 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 20,758 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Meckley
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Meckley | 18,416 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 18,416 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tim Holden (incumbent) | 85,374 | 61.00 | |
| Republican | John Meckley | 54,579 | 39.00 | |
| Total votes | 139,953 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Tim Holden Democratic |
John Meckley Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Berks | 46,169 | 57.93% | 33,509 | 42.04% | 21 | 0.03% | 12,660 | 15.89% | 79,699 |
| Montgomery | 2,759 | 62.00% | 1,691 | 38.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,068 | 24.00% | 4,450 |
| Northumberland | 4,184 | 38.23% | 6,761 | 61.77% | 0 | 0.00% | –2,577 | –23.54% | 10,945 |
| Schuylkill | 32,262 | 71.89% | 12,618 | 28.11% | 0 | 0.00% | 19,644 | 43.78% | 44,880 |
| Totals | 85,374 | 60.99% | 54,579 | 38.99% | 21 | 0.02% | 30,795 | 22.00% | 139,974 |
District 7
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Martin J. D'Urso
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Martin J. D'Urso | 6,536 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 6,536 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Curt Weldon, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Curt Weldon (incumbent) | 34,760 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 34,760 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Curt Weldon (incumbent) | 119,491 | 71.80 | |
| Democratic | Martin J. D'Urso | 46,920 | 28.20 | |
| Total votes | 166,411 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Curt Weldon Republican |
Martin D'Urso Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Chester | 20,748 | 72.34% | 7,899 | 27.54% | 36 | 0.13% | 12,849 | 44.80% | 28,683 |
| Delaware | 93,023 | 72.19% | 35,835 | 27.81% | 0 | 0.00% | 57,188 | 44.38% | 128,858 |
| Montgomery | 5,720 | 64.23% | 3,186 | 35.77% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,534 | 28.46% | 8,906 |
| Totals | 119,491 | 71.79% | 46,920 | 28.19% | 36 | 0.02% | 72,571 | 43.60% | 166,447 |
District 8
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Tuthill
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bill Tuthill | 9,030 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 9,030 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Greenwood, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Joseph P. Schiaffino
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Greenwood (incumbent) | 21,347 | 67.44 | |
| Republican | Joseph P. Schiaffino | 10,305 | 32.56 | |
| Total votes | 31,652 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Greenwood (incumbent) | 93,697 | 63.22 | |
| Democratic | Bill Tuthill | 48,320 | 32.60 | |
| Constitution | Scott Wolfertz | 3,917 | 2.64 | |
| Reform | James R. Blair | 1,229 | 0.83 | |
| Natural Law | Carolyn Boyce | 1,022 | 0.69 | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 148,200 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Jim Greenwood Republican |
Bill Tuthill Democratic |
Scott Wolfertz Constitution |
James Blair Reform |
Carolyn Boyce Natural Law |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||||
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| Bucks | 88,826 | 62.83% | 46,614 | 32.97% | 3,789 | 2.68% | 1,168 | 0.83% | 976 | 0.69% | 42,212 | 29.86% | 141,373 |
| Montgomery | 4,571 | 70.37% | 1,706 | 26.26% | 128 | 1.97% | 52 | 0.80% | 39 | 0.60% | 2,865 | 44.11% | 6,496 |
| Totals | 93,397 | 63.16% | 48,320 | 32.68% | 3,917 | 2.65% | 1,220 | 0.83% | 1,015 | 0.69% | 45,077 | 30.48% | 147,869 |
District 9
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Monte Kemmler, Democratic nominee for the 1996 election[b]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Monte Kemmler | 5,830 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 5,830 | 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) | 24,768 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 24,768 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bud Shuster (incumbent) | 125,409 | 99.51 | |
| Write-in | 618 | 0.49 | ||
| Total votes | 126,027 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Bud Shuster Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Bedford | 11,315 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 11,315 | 100.00% | 11,315 |
| Blair | 26,230 | 99.19% | 213 | 0.81% | 26,017 | 98.38% | 26,443 |
| Centre | 4,058 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,058 | 100.00% | 4,058 |
| Clearfield | 19,006 | 99.32% | 131 | 0.68% | 18,875 | 98.64% | 19,137 |
| Franklin | 28,738 | 97.58% | 712 | 2.42% | 28,026 | 95.16% | 29,450 |
| Fulton | 3,082 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,082 | 100.00% | 3,082 |
| Huntingdon | 8,805 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 8,805 | 100.00% | 8,805 |
| Juniata | 5,405 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,405 | 100.00% | 5,405 |
| Mifflin | 8,842 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 8,842 | 100.00% | 8,842 |
| Perry | 2,720 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,720 | 100.00% | 2,720 |
| Snyder | 7,208 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,208 | 100.00% | 7,208 |
| Totals | 125,409 | 99.16% | 1,056 | 0.84% | 124,353 | 98.33% | 126,465 |
District 10
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Joseph M. McDade retired and did not seek reelection.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Patrick Casey, son of former Governor Bob Casey Sr.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Patrick Casey | 26,882 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 26,882 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Don Sherwood, businessman and board president of the Tunkhannock Area School District
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Albert
- James P. Connors
- Frank Demko
- Jerry Donahue
- Errol Flynn, candidate for Congress in 1996
- Norbert R. Kosciuk
- Mary Rogan
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Don Sherwood | 21,252 | 43.71 | |
| Republican | James P. Connors | 11,554 | 23.76 | |
| Republican | Errol Flynn | 7,714 | 15.87 | |
| Republican | Jerry Donahue | 4,797 | 9.87 | |
| Republican | Mary Rogan | 1,212 | 2.49 | |
| Republican | Frank Demko | 1,080 | 2.22 | |
| Republican | Norbert R. Kosciuk | 616 | 1.27 | |
| Republican | Joe Albert | 393 | 0.81 | |
| Total votes | 48,618 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Don Sherwood | 84,275 | 48.70 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Casey | 83,760 | 48.40 | |
| Reform | Thomas J. McLaughlin | 4,998 | 2.89 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 173,056 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Don Sherwood Republican |
Patrick Casey Democratic |
Thomas McLaughlin Reform |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| Bradford | 10,935 | 64.64% | 5,398 | 31.91% | 570 | 3.37% | 13 | 0.08% | 5,537 | 32.73% | 16,916 |
| Lackawanna | 25,775 | 35.56% | 44,897 | 61.94% | 1,812 | 2.50% | 0 | 0.00% | –19,122 | –26.38% | 72,484 |
| Lycoming | 14,138 | 56.86% | 10,017 | 40.29% | 710 | 2.86% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,121 | 16.57% | 24,865 |
| Monroe | 5,599 | 48.22% | 5,594 | 48.18% | 418 | 3.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 0.04% | 11,611 |
| Pike | 5,532 | 54.78% | 4,375 | 43.32% | 192 | 1.90% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,157 | 11.46% | 10,099 |
| Sullivan | 1,336 | 56.73% | 928 | 39.41% | 91 | 3.86% | 0 | 0.00% | 408 | 17.32% | 2,355 |
| Susquehanna | 7,348 | 56.09% | 5,263 | 40.18% | 489 | 3.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,085 | 15.91% | 13,100 |
| Wayne | 7,339 | 57.66% | 5,055 | 39.72% | 333 | 2.62% | 1 | 0.01% | 2,284 | 17.94% | 12,728 |
| Wyoming | 6,264 | 66.60% | 2,733 | 29.06% | 407 | 4.33% | 1 | 0.01% | 3,531 | 37.54% | 9,405 |
| Totals | 84,266 | 48.55% | 84,260 | 48.55% | 5,022 | 2.89% | 15 | 0.01% | 6 | 0.00% | 173,563 |
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) | 27,452 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 27,452 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stephen Urban, former military officer and Republican nominee in 1996
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Stephen Urban | 16,069 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 16,069 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Paul Kanjorski (incumbent) | 88,933 | 66.83 | |
| Republican | Stephen Urban | 44,123 | 33.16 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 133,065 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Paul Kanjorski Democratic |
Stephen Urban Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Carbon | 8,892 | 67.53% | 4,276 | 32.47% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,616 | 35.06% | 13,168 |
| Columbia | 9,035 | 62.88% | 5,329 | 37.09% | 5 | 0.03% | 3,706 | 25.79% | 14,369 |
| Luzerne | 52,702 | 69.62% | 22,996 | 30.38% | 0 | 0.00% | 29,706 | 39.24% | 75,698 |
| Monroe | 7,359 | 53.87% | 6,301 | 46.13% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,058 | 7.74% | 13,660 |
| Montour | 2,518 | 59.87% | 1,686 | 40.09% | 2 | 0.05% | 832 | 19.78% | 4,206 |
| Northumberland | 8,426 | 70.68% | 3,495 | 29.32% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,931 | 41.36% | 11,921 |
| Totals | 88,932 | 66.86% | 44,083 | 33.14% | 7 | 0.01% | 44,849 | 33.72% | 133,022 |
District 12
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Murtha, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Murtha (incumbent) | 31,039 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 31,039 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Timothy E. Holloway
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Timothy E. Holloway | 18,829 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 18,829 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Murtha (incumbent) | 100,528 | 68.49 | |
| Republican | Timothy E. Holloway | 46,239 | 31.50 | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 146,780 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | John Murtha Democratic |
Timothy Holloway Republican |
Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Armstrong | 11,324 | 63.68% | 6,459 | 36.32% | 4,865 | 27.36% | 17,783 |
| Cambria | 34,463 | 76.78% | 10,424 | 23.22% | 24,039 | 53.56% | 44,887 |
| Clarion | 194 | 64.88% | 105 | 35.12% | 89 | 29.76% | 299 |
| Fayette | 7,069 | 70.42% | 2,970 | 29.58% | 4,099 | 40.84% | 10,039 |
| Indiana | 15,277 | 65.91% | 7,903 | 34.09% | 7,374 | 31.82% | 23,180 |
| Somerset | 15,695 | 64.15% | 8,770 | 35.85% | 6,925 | 28.30% | 24,465 |
| Westmoreland | 16,614 | 63.33% | 9,619 | 36.67% | 6,995 | 26.66% | 26,233 |
| Totals | 100,636 | 68.51% | 46,250 | 31.49% | 54,386 | 37.03% | 146,886 |
District 13
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After defeating Joe Hoeffel by an 84-vote margin in 1996, incumbent U.S. Representative Jon D. Fox lost in a rematch, flipping the seat to the Democrats.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Hoeffel, member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and Democratic nominee in 1996
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hoeffel | 12,516 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,516 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jon D. Fox, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Melissa Brown, ophthalmologist
- Michael J. McMonagle
- Jonathan Newman
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon D. Fox (incumbent) | 24,383 | 49.31 | |
| Republican | Michael J. McMonagle | 10,621 | 21.48 | |
| Republican | Melissa Brown | 8,860 | 17.92 | |
| Republican | Jonathan Newman | 5,582 | 11.29 | |
| Total votes | 49,446 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Joe Hoeffel | 95,105 | 51.55 | |
| Republican | Jon D. Fox (incumbent) | 85,915 | 46.57 | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Patrick Burke | 3,470 | 1.88 | |
| Total votes | 184,490 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Joe Hoeffel Democratic |
Jon D. Fox Republican |
Thomas Burke Libertarian |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Montgomery | 95,105 | 51.55% | 85,915 | 46.57% | 3,470 | 1.88% | 9,190 | 4.98% | 184,490 |
| Totals | 95,105 | 51.55% | 85,915 | 46.57% | 3,470 | 1.88% | 9,190 | 4.98% | 184,490 |
District 14
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- William J. Coyne, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Coyne (incumbent) | 56,537 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 56,537 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Ravotti, Republican nominee in 1996
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ravotti | 17,860 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 17,860 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William J. Coyne (incumbent) | 83,355 | 60.52 | |
| Republican | Bill Ravotti | 52,745 | 38.29 | |
| Socialist Workers | Dorothy L. Kolis | 1,625 | 1.18 | |
| Write-in | 11 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 137,736 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
District 15
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Paul McHale, a Democrat, retired and was succeeded by Pat Toomey, flipping the seat to the Republicans.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Roy Afflerbach, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1987–present)
Eliminated in primary
- Janice McElroy
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roy Afflerbach | 14,466 | 62.74 | |
| Democratic | Janice McElroy | 8,590 | 37.26 | |
| Total votes | 23,056 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pat Toomey, businessman and member of the Allentown Government Study Commission
Eliminated in primary
- Lawrence M. Grello
- Bob Kilbanks
- Joe Pascuzzo
- Nick Sabatine
- Joseph Uliana, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1995–present)
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Toomey | 7,981 | 27.13 | |
| Republican | Bob Kilbanks | 7,266 | 24.70 | |
| Republican | Joseph Uliana | 6,912 | 23.49 | |
| Republican | Joe Pascuzzo | 3,518 | 11.96 | |
| Republican | Nick Sabatine | 3,219 | 10.94 | |
| Republican | Lawrence M. Grello | 525 | 1.78 | |
| Total votes | 29,421 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Pat Toomey | 81,755 | 54.98 | |
| Democratic | Roy Afflerbach | 66,930 | 45.01 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 148,706 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Pat Toomey Republican |
Roy Afflerbach Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Lehigh | 42,371 | 54.97% | 34,697 | 45.01% | 13 | 0.02% | 7,674 | 9.96% | 77,081 |
| Montgomery | 4,205 | 64.40% | 2,324 | 35.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,881 | 28.80% | 6,529 |
| Northampton | 35,176 | 54.05% | 29,909 | 45.95% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,267 | 8.10% | 65,085 |
| Totals | 81,752 | 54.98% | 66,930 | 45.01% | 13 | 0.01% | 14,822 | 9.97% | 148,695 |
District 16
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Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joe Pitts, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Joe Pitts (incumbent) | 22,529 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 22,529 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Joe Pitts (incumbent) | 95,979 | 70.53 | |
| Democratic | Robert Yorczyk | 40,092 | 29.46 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 136,085 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
District 17
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Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- George Gekas, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Gekas (incumbent) | 37,787 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 37,787 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | George Gekas (incumbent) | 114,931 | 99.85 | |
| Write-in | 176 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 115,107 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | George Gekas Republican |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Cumberland | 12,225 | 98.90% | 136 | 1.10% | 12,089 | 97.80% | 12,361 |
| Dauphin | 49,326 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 49,326 | 100.00% | 49,326 |
| Lancaster | 26,259 | 99.92% | 21 | 0.08% | 26,238 | 99.84% | 26,280 |
| Lebanon | 21,060 | 99.91% | 18 | 0.09% | 21,042 | 99.82% | 21,078 |
| Perry | 6,054 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 6,054 | 100.00% | 6,054 |
| Totals | 114,924 | 99.85% | 175 | 0.15% | 114,749 | 99.70% | 115,099 |
District 18
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Mary Beth Hacke
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 42,288 | 65.10 | |
| Democratic | Mary Beth Hacke | 22,672 | 34.90 | |
| Total votes | 64,960 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dick Walker
Eliminated in primary
- Craig Stephens
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dick Walker | 14,426 | 52.79 | |
| Republican | Craig Stephens | 12,901 | 47.21 | |
| Total votes | 27,327 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 98,363 | 67.68 | |
| Republican | Dick Walker | 46,945 | 32.30 | |
| Write-in | 29 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 145,337 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
District 19
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Linda G. Ropp
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda G. Ropp | 14,556 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,556 | 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) | 36,054 | 67.64 | |
| Republican | Charlie Gerow | 17,247 | 32.36 | |
| Total votes | 53,301 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bill Goodling (incumbent) | 96,284 | 67.57 | |
| Democratic | Linda G. Ropp | 40,674 | 28.55 | |
| Libertarian | Gary M. Shoemaker | 5,444 | 3.82 | |
| Write-in | 87 | 0.06 | ||
| Total votes | 142,489 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Bill Goodling Republican |
Linda Ropp Democratic |
Gary Shoemaker Libertarian |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Adams | 12,947 | 64.61% | 5,978 | 29.83% | 1,109 | 5.53% | 5 | 0.02% | 6,969 | 34.78% | 20,039 |
| Cumberland | 26,231 | 68.22% | 10,488 | 27.28% | 1,666 | 4.33% | 66 | 0.17% | 15,743 | 40.94% | 38,451 |
| York | 57,106 | 67.98% | 24,208 | 28.82% | 2,669 | 3.18% | 15 | 0.02% | 32,898 | 39.16% | 83,998 |
| Totals | 96,284 | 67.57% | 40,674 | 28.55% | 5,444 | 3.82% | 86 | 0.06% | 55,610 | 39.03% | 142,488 |
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) | 40,882 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 40,882 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Mascara (incumbent) | 97,885 | 99.81 | |
| Write-in | 190 | 0.19 | ||
| Total votes | 98,075 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Frank Mascara Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | |||
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| Allegheny | 18,695 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 18,695 | 100.00% | 18,695 |
| Fayette | 13,576 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 13,576 | 100.00% | 13,576 |
| Greene | 6,932 | 99.14% | 60 | 0.86% | 6,872 | 98.28% | 6,992 |
| Washington | 40,704 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 40,704 | 100.00% | 40,704 |
| Westmoreland | 17,977 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 17,977 | 100.00% | 17,977 |
| Totals | 97,884 | 99.94% | 60 | 0.06% | 97,824 | 99.88% | 97,944 |
District 21
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Larry Klemens
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Klemens | 15,888 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 15,888 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Phil English, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil English (incumbent) | 21,512 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 21,512 | 100.00 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Phil English (incumbent) | 94,518 | 63.39 | |
| Democratic | Larry Klemens | 54,591 | 36.61 | |
| Write-in | 6 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 149,115 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county[a]
| County[4] | Phil English Republican |
Larry Klemens Democratic |
Write-in | Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Butler | 18,984 | 65.25% | 10,109 | 34.75% | 1 | 0.00% | 8,875 | 30.50% | 29,094 |
| Crawford | 11,035 | 68.34% | 5,112 | 31.66% | 0 | 0.00% | 5,923 | 36.68% | 16,147 |
| Erie | 46,585 | 62.64% | 27,785 | 37.36% | 0 | 0.00% | 18,800 | 25.28% | 74,370 |
| Mercer | 17,908 | 60.51% | 11,683 | 39.47% | 5 | 0.02% | 6,225 | 21.04% | 29,596 |
| Totals | 94,512 | 63.34% | 54,689 | 36.65% | 6 | 0.00% | 39,823 | 26.69% | 149,207 |