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Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012
 Pennsylvania's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Attorney General • State Senate • State House |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be held in Pennsylvania on November 6, 2012. All 203 seats will be up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was February 16, 2011. The primary election day was April 24, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds the majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 91 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 112 | Pending | |
| Total | 203 | 203 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 14 incumbents are not running for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents are:
| Name: | Party: | Current office: |
|---|---|---|
| Camille George |  Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 74 |
| Curt Schroder |  Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 155 |
| Dante Santoni, Jr. | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 126 |
| Edward Staback | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 115 |
| Jennifer Mann | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 132 |
| John Evans | Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 5 |
| John Hornaman | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 3 |
| John Myers | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 201 |
| Lawrence Curry | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 154 |
| Ronald Buxton | Democratic | Pennsylvania State House District 103 |
| Scott Boyd | Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 43 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 64 |
| Scott Perry | Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 92 |
| Thomas Creighton | Republican | Pennsylvania State House District 37 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Pennsylvania in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state house races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 444 | $35,488,143 |
| 2008 | 403 | $45,787,518 |
| 2006 | 531 | $50,730,125 |
| 2004 | 391 | $32,641,151 |
| 2002 | 420 | $29,135,044 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $35,488,143 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $1,573,572 |
| Pennsylvania Democratic Party | $1,495,172 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $1,413,690 |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $1,162,537 |
| Republican Party of Pennsylvania | $1,050,084 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $650,835 |
| Pennsylvania Association for Justice | $581,025 |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | $427,000 |
| Citizens to Elect Dwight Evans for State Representative | $352,500 |
| Laborers District Council | $348,300 |
Qualifications
Under Article II of the Pennsylvania Constitution, Senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age and Representatives twenty-one years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State) and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.
List of candidates
District 1
April 24 Democratic primary:
- Patrick Harkins
- Incumbent Harkins was first elected in 2006.
- Patrick Harkins
April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Florindo Fabrizio - Incumbent Fabrizio was first elected in 2002.
- Florindo Fabrizio
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
Incumbent Democrat John Hornaman did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 4
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Curt Sonney - Incumbent Sonney was first elected in 2004.
- Curt Sonney
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
Incumbent Republican John Evans did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 6
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Brad Roae - Incumbent Roae was first elected in 2006.
- Brad Roae
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mark Longietti - Incumbent Longietti was first elected in 2006.
- Mark Longietti
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Dick Stevenson - Incumbent Stevenson was first elected in 2000.
- Dick Stevenson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Sainato - Incumbent Sainato was first elected in 1994.
- Christopher Sainato
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Jaret Gibbons - Incumbent Gibbons was first elected in 2006.
- Jaret Gibbons
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Michael See
-
John HinesHines withdrew from the race on March 9, 2012.[3]
- Michael See
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Brian Ellis - Incumbent Ellis was first elected in 2004.
- Brian Ellis
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Daryl Metcalfe - Incumbent Metcalfe was first elected in 1998.
- Daryl Metcalfe
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John Lawrence - Incumbent Lawrence was first elected in 2010.
- John Lawrence
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Samuel Rosatone (write-in) Rosatone was removed from the ballot on March 22 after a petition challenge.[4]
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Jim Marshall - Incumbent Marshall was first elected in 2006.
- Jim Marshall
November 6 General election candidates:
District 15
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- James Christiana - Incumbent Christiana was first elected in 2008.
- James Christiana
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Robert Matzie - Incumbent Matzie was first elected in 2008.
- Robert Matzie
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Michele Brooks - Incumbent Brooks was first elected in 2006.
- Michele Brooks
November 6 General election candidates:
District 18
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Gene DiGirolamo - Incumbent DiGirolamo was first elected in 1994.
- Gene DiGirolamo
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Jake Wheatley - Incumbent Wheately was first elected in 2002.
- Jake Wheatley
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- David Schuilenburg
- Adam Ravenstahl - Incumbent Ravenstahl was first elected in 2010.
- Mark Purcell
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 21
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Dominic Costa - Incumbent Costa was first elected in 2008.
- Dominic Costa
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22
Note: District 22 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Dan Frankel - Incumbent Frankel was first elected in 1998.
- Dan Frankel
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Preston - Incumbent Preston was first elected in 2002.
- Edward Gainey
-
Todd KogerRemoved from ballot after petition challenge.[5] -
William AndersonRemoved from ballot after petition challenge.[5]
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 25
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Markosek - Incumbent Markosek was first elected in 1982.
- Joseph Markosek
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 26
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Tim Hennessey - Incumbent Hennessey was first elected in 1992.
- Tim Hennessey
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Daniel Deasy - Incumbent Deasy was first elected in 2008.
- Daniel Deasy
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mike Turzai - Incumbent Turzai was first elected in 2000.
- Mike Turzai
November 6 General election candidates:
District 29
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Bernie O'Neill - Incumbent O'Neill was first elected in 2002.
-
Gloria CarlineoCarlineo was removed from the ballot after a petition challenge. She lost her appeal to the state Supreme Court on April 14.[6]
- Bernie O'Neill
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Randy Vulakovich - Incumbent Vulakovich was first elected in 2006.
- Randy Vulakovich
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Steven Santarsiero - Incumbent Satarsiero was first elected in 2008.
- Steven Santarsiero
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Anthony DeLuca - Incumbent DeLuca was first elected in 2002.
- Anthony DeLuca
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Frank Dermody - Incumbent Dermody was first elected in 1990.
- Frank Dermody
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Paul Costa - Incumbent Costa was first elected in 1998.
- Paul Costa
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 35
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Marc Gergely - Incumbent Gergely was first elected in 2002.
- Marc Gergely
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Harry Readshaw - Incumbent Readshaw was first elected in 1994.
- Harry Readshaw
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
Incumbent Republican Thomas Creighton did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 38
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Bill Kortz - Incumbent Kortz was first elected in 2006.
- Bill Kortz
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Shuana D'Alessandro
- Rick Saccone - Incumbent Saccone was first elected in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John Maher - Incumbent Maher was first elected in 1996.
- John Maher
November 6 General election candidates:
District 41
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Ryan Aument - Incumbent Aument was first elected in 2010.
- Ryan Aument
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Matt Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected in 2006.
- Matt Smith
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43
Incumbent Republican Scott Boyd did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mark Mustio - Incumbent Mustio was first elected in 2002.
- Mark Mustio
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Nick Kotik - Incumbent Kotik was first elected in 2002.
- Maribeth Taylor
- Nick Kotik
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 46
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Jesse White - Incumbent White was first elected in 2006.
- Jesse White
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Keith Gillespie - Incumbent Gillespie was first elected in 2002.
- Keith Gillespie
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Brandon Neuman - Incumbent Neuman was first elected in 2010.
- Brandon Neuman
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Peter Daley - Incumbent Daley was first elected in 1992.
- Randy Barli
- Peter Daley
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- William H. DeWeese - Incumbent DeWeese was first elected in 1976.
- William H. DeWeese
- Note: DeWeese resigned his seat on April 24, hours before his conviction on corruption charges. DeWeese's name will remain on the ballot unless he withdraws it by August 13. If he were to win the general election his conviction would have to be overturned in order for him to take office.[7]
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Tim Mahoney - Incumbent Mahoney was first elected in 2006.
- Tim Mahoney
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Deberah Kula - Incumbent Kula was first elected in 2006.
- Deberah Kula
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Robert Godshall - Incumbent Godshall was first elected in 1982.
- Robert Godshall
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Eli Evankovich - Incumbent Evankovich was first elected in 2010.
- Eli Evankovich
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Petrarca - Incumbent Petraraca was first elected in 1994.
- Joseph Petrarca
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- George Dunbar - Incumbent Dunbar was first elected in 2010.
- George Dunbar
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Tim Krieger - Incumbent Krieger was first elected in 2008.
- Tim Krieger
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Ted R. Harhai - Incumbent Harhai was first elected in 1998.
- Ted R. Harhai
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mike Reese - Incumbent Reese was first elected in 2008.
- Mike Reese
November 6 General election candidates:
District 60
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Jeffrey Pyle - Incumbent Pyle was first elected in 2004.
- Jeffrey Pyle
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Kate Harper - Incumbent Harper was first elected in 2000.
- Kate Harper
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Dave Reed - Incumbent Reed was first elected in 2002.
- Dave Reed
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Donna Oberlander - Incumbent Oberlander was first elected in 2008.
- Donna Oberlander
November 6 General election candidates:
District 64
Incumbent Republican Scott Hutchinson did not seek re-election. He is running for Senate District 21 instead.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Kathy Rapp - Incumbent Rapp was first elected in 2004.
- Kathy Rapp
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Sam Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected in 1996.
- James Brown
- Cris Dush
- Sam Smith
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Martin Causer - Incumbent Causer was first elected in 2002.
- Martin Causer
November 6 General election candidates:
District 68
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Matthew Baker - Incumbent Baker was first elected in 1992.
- Matthew Baker
November 6 General election candidates:
District 69
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Carl Metzgar - Incumbent Metzgar was first elected in 2008.
- Carl Metzgar
November 6 General election candidates:
District 70
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Bradford - Incumbent Bradford was first elected in 2008.
- Matthew Bradford
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Bryan Barbin - Incumbent Barbin was first elected in 2008.
- Bryan Barbin
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 72
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Frank Burns - Incumbent Burns was first elected in 2008.
- Frank Burns
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 73
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Gary Haluska - Incumbent Haluska was first elected in 1994.
- Gary Haluska
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 74
Incumbent Democrat Camille George did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 75
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Matt Gabler - Incumbent Gabler was first elected in 2008.
- Matt Gabler
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mike Hanna - Incumbent Hanna was first elected in 1990.
- Mike Hanna
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 77
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Scott H. Conklin - Incumbent Conklin was first elected in 2006.
- Scott H. Conklin
- April 24 GOP primary:
-
Josh TroxellTroxell withdrew from the ballot in March after a petition challenge.[9]
-
November 6 General election candidates:
District 78
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Dick Hess - Incumbent Hess was first elected in 1986.
- Dick Hess
November 6 General election candidates:
District 79
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John McGinnis
- Richard Geist - Incumbent Geist was first elected in 1978.
- John McGinnis
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Jerry Stern - Incumbent Stern was first elected in 1992.
- Jerry Stern
November 6 General election candidates:
District 81
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Michael Fleck - Incumbent Fleck was first elected in 2006.
- Michael Fleck
November 6 General election candidates:
District 82
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- James Felmlee
- Adam C. Harris - Incumbent Harris was first elected in 2002.
- James Knepp
November 6 General election candidates:
District 83
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Rick Mirabito - Incumbent Mirabito was first elected in 2008.
- Rick Mirabito
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Harry Rogers
- Christopher Bain Bain was removed from the ballot after 29 of his 321 signatures were ruled invalid--300 are required.[10]
- Harry Rogers
November 6 General election candidates:
District 84
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Garth Everett - Incumbent Evertt was first elected in 2006.
- Garth Everett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 85
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Frederick Keller - Incumbent Keller was first elected in 2010.
- Frederick Keller
November 6 General election candidates:
District 86
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mark Keller - Incumbent Keller was first elected in 2004.
- Mark Keller
November 6 General election candidates:
District 87
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Glen Grell - Incumbent Grell was first elected in 2004.
- Glen Grell
November 6 General election candidates:
District 88
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Sheryl Delozier - Incumbent Delozier was first elected in 2008.
- Sheryl Delozier
November 6 General election candidates:
District 89
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Rob Kauffman - Incumbent Kauffman was first elected in 2004.
- Rob Kauffman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 90
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Todd Rock - Incumbent Rock was first elected in 2006.
- Todd Rock
November 6 General election candidates:
District 91
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Dan Moul - Incumbent Moul was first elected in 2006.
- Dan Moul
November 6 General election candidates:
District 92
Incumbent Republican Scott Perry did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 93
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Ronald Miller - Incumbent Miller was first elected in 1998.
- Ernest Merisotis
- Ronald Miller
November 6 General election candidates:
District 94
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Stanley Saylor - Incumbent Saylor was first elected in 1992.
- Kelly Henshaw
- Stanley Saylor
November 6 General election candidates:
District 95
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Eugene DePasquale - Incumbent DePasquale was first elected in 2006.
- Eugene DePasquale
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 96
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mike Sturla - Incumbent Sturla was first elected in 1990.
- Mike Sturla
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 97
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John Bear - Incumbent Bear was first elected in 2006.
- John Bear
November 6 General election candidates:
District 98
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- David Hickernell - Incumbent Hickernell was first elected in 2002.
- David Hickernell
November 6 General election candidates:
District 99
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Gordon Denlinger - Incumbent Denlinger was first elected in 2002.
- Gordon Denlinger
November 6 General election candidates:
District 100
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Bryan Cutler - Incumbent Cutler was first elected in 2006.
- Bryan Cutler
November 6 General election candidates:
District 101
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mauree Gingrich - Incumbent Gingrich was first elected in 2002.
- Mauree Gingrich
November 6 General election candidates:
District 102
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Tom Hawk
- Rosemarie Swanger - Incumbent Swanger was first elected in 2006.
- Joe Eisenhauer
November 6 General election candidates:
District 103
Incumbent Democrat Ronald Buxton did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
Note: Currently too close to call
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 104
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Susan Helm - Incumbent Helm was first elected in 2006.
- Jenna Lewis
- Susan Helm
November 6 General election candidates:
District 105
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Ron Marsico - Incumbent Marsico was first elected in 1988.
- Ron Marsico
November 6 General election candidates:
District 106
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John Payne - Incumbent Payne was first elected in 2002.
- John Payne
November 6 General election candidates:
District 107
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Kurt Masser - Incumbent Masser was first elected in 2010.
- Kurt Masser
November 6 General election candidates:
District 108
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Lynda Schlegel-Culver - Incumbent Schlegel-Culver was first elected in 2010.
- Lynda Schlegel-Culver
November 6 General election candidates:
District 109
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- David Millard - Incumbent Millard was first elected in 2002.
- David Millard
November 6 General election candidates:
District 110
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Tina Pickett - Incumbent Pickett was first elected in 2000.
- Tina Pickett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 111
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Sandra Major - Incumbent Major was first elected in 1994.
- Sandra Major
November 6 General election candidates:
District 112
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Ken Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected in 2006.
- Kevin Haggerty
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 113
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Murphy - Incumbent Murphy was first elected in 2008.
- Martin Flynn
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 114
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Sid Michaels Kavulich - Incumbent Kavulich was first elected in 2010.
- Sid Michaels Kavulich
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 115
Incumbent Democrat Edward Staback did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
Note: Currently too close to call.
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 116
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Tarah Toohil - Incumbent Toohil was first elected in 2010.
- Tarah Toohil
November 6 General election candidates:
District 117
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Karen Boback - Incumbent Boback was first elected in 2006.
- Karen Boback
November 6 General election candidates:
District 118
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mike Carroll - Incumbent Carroll was first elected in 2006.
- Mike Carroll
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 119
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Gerald Mullery - Incumbent Mullery was first elected in 2010.
- Gerald Mullery
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 120
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Phyllis Mundy - Incumbent Mundy was first elected in 1990.
- Phyllis Mundy
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 121
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Eddie Pashinki - Incumbent Pashinki was first elected in 2006.
- Eddie Pashinki
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 122
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Doyle Heffley - Incumbent Heffley was first elected in 2010.
- Doyle Heffley
November 6 General election candidates:
District 123
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Neal Goodman - Incumbent Goodman was first elected in 2002.
- Neal Goodman
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 124
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Jerry Knowles - Incumbent Knowles was first elected in 2008.
- Larry Padora
- Jerry Knowles
November 6 General election candidates:
District 125
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mike Tobash - Incumbent Tobash was first elected in 2010.
- Mike Tobash
November 6 General election candidates:
District 126
Incumbent Democrat Dante Santoni, Jr. did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 127
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Caltagirone - Incumbent Caltagirone was first elected in 1976.
- Thomas Caltagirone
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 128
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mark Gillen - Incumbent Gillen was first elected in 2010.
- Mark Gillen
November 6 General election candidates:
District 129
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Jim Cox - Incumbent Cox was first elected in 2006.
- Jim Cox
November 6 General election candidates:
District 130
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- David Maloney - Incumbent Maloney was first elected in 2010.
- David Maloney
November 6 General election candidates:
District 131
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Justin Simmons - Incumbent Simmons was first elected in 2010.
- Justin Simmons
November 6 General election candidates:
District 132
Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Mann did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 133
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Brennan - Incumbent Brennan was first elected in 2006.
- Joseph Brennan
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 134
Note: District 134 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Arlene Dabrow
- Ryan Mackenzie
-
Dennis NemesNemes withdrew from the race after the local GOP endorsed Ryan Mackenzie.[11] -
Wanda Mercado-ArroyoMercado-Arroyo was removed from the ballot on March 5, 2012 after a petition challenge.[12] -
Rob HamillHamill withdrew from the race after the local GOP endorsed Ryan Mackenzie.[13]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 135
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Steve Samuelson - Incumbent Samuelson was first elected in 1998.
- Steve Samuelson
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 136
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Robert Freeman - Incumbent Freeman was first elected in 1998.
- Robert Freeman
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 137
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Joe Emrick - Incumbent Emrick was first elected in 2010.
- Joe Emrick
November 6 General election candidates:
District 138
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Marcia Hahn - Incumbent Hahn was first elected in 2010.
- Marcia Hahn
November 6 General election candidates:
District 139
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Michael Peifer - Incumbent Peifer was first elected in 2006.
- Michael Peifer
November 6 General election candidates:
District 140
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- John Galloway - Incumbent Galloway was first elected in 2000.
- John Galloway
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 141
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Tina Davis - Incumbent Davis was first elected in 2010.
- Tina Davis
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 142
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Frank Farry - Incumbent Farry was first elected in 2008.
- Frank Farry
November 6 General election candidates:
District 143
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Marguerite Quinn - Incumbent Quinn was first elected in 2006.
- Marguerite Quinn
November 6 General election candidates:
District 144
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Katharine Watson - Incumbent Watson was first elected in 2000.
- Katharine Watson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 145
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Paul Clymer - Incumbent Clymer was first elected in 1980.
- Paul Clymer
November 6 General election candidates:
District 146
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Thomas Quigley - Incumbent Quigley was first elected in 2004.
- Thomas Quigley
November 6 General election candidates:
District 147
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Marcy Toepel - Incumbent Toepel was first elected in 2010.
- Marcy Toepel
November 6 General election candidates:
District 148
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mike Gerber - Incumbent Gerber was first elected in 2004.
- Mike Gerber
- April 24 GOP primary:
-
Mike LudwigLudwig was removed from the ballot on March 13 after a petition challenge.[14][15]
-
November 6 General election candidates:
District 149
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Tim Briggs - Incumbent Briggs was first elected in 2008.
- Tim Briggs
- Note: Nahjee Grant initially declared to run but withdrew after his petitions were challenged.[16]
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 150
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mike Vereb - Incumbent Vereb was first elected in 2006.
- Mike Vereb
November 6 General election candidates:
District 151
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Todd Stephens - Incumbent Stephens was first elected in 2010.
- Todd Stephens
November 6 General election candidates:
District 152
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Thomas Murt - Incumbent Murt was first elected in 2006.
- Thomas Murt
November 6 General election candidates:
District 153
Note: District 153 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 154
Incumbent Democrat Lawrence Curry did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 155
Incumbent Republican Curt Schroder did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 156
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Dan Truitt - Incumbent Truitt was first elected in 2010.
- Dan Truitt
November 6 General election candidates:
District 157
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Warren Kampf - Incumbent Kampf was first elected in 2010.
- Warren Kampf
November 6 General election candidates:
District 158
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Chris Ross - Incumbent Ross was first elected in 1996.
- Chris Ross
November 6 General election candidates:
District 159
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Thaddeus Kirkland - Incumbent Kirkland was first elected in 1992.
- Thaddeus Kirkland
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 160
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Stephen Barrar - Incumbent Barrar was first elected in 1996.
- Stephen Barrar
November 6 General election candidates:
District 161
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Joe Hackett - Incumbent Hackett was first elected in 2010.
- Joe Hackett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 162
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Nick Miccarelli - Incumbent Miccarelli was first elected in 2008.
- Nick Miccarelli
November 6 General election candidates:
District 163
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Nicholas Micozzie - Incumbent Micozzie was first elected in 1978.
- Nicholas Micozzie
November 6 General election candidates:
District 164
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Margo Davidson - Incumbent Davidson was first elected in 2010.
- Margo Davidson
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 165
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- William Adolph - Incumbent Adolph was first elected in 1988.
- William Adolph
November 6 General election candidates:
District 166
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Greg Vitali - Incumbent Vitali was first elected in 1992.
- Greg Vitali
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 167
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Duane Milne - Incumbent Milne was first elected in 2006.
- Joe Corrigan
- Duane Milne
November 6 General election candidates:
District 168
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Thomas Killion - Incumbent Killion was first elected in 2002.
- Thomas Killion
November 6 General election candidates:
District 169
Note: District 169 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 170
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Brendan Boyle - Incumbent Boyle was first elected in 2008.
- Brendan Boyle
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 171
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Kerry Benninghoff - Incumbent Benninghoff was first elected in 1996.
- Kerry Benninghoff
November 6 General election candidates:
District 172
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Boyle - Incumbent Boyle was first elected in 2010.
- Daniel Collins
- Kevin Boyle
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 173
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Michael McGeehan - Incumbent McGeehan was first elected in 1990.
- Michael McGeehan
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 174
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- John Sabatina - Incumbent Sabatina was first elected in 2004.
- John Sabatina
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 175
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Michael O'Brien - Incumbent O'Brien was first elected in 2004.
- Michael O'Brien
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 176
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Mario Scavello - Incumbent Scavello was first elected in 2002.
- Mario Scavello
November 6 General election candidates:
District 177
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- John Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected in 1984.
- John Taylor
November 6 General election candidates:
District 178
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Scott Petri - Incumbent Petri was first elected in 2002.
- Scott Petri
November 6 General election candidates:
District 179
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- James Clay
-
Tony Payton- Incumbent Payton was removed from the ballot on March 22 after a petition challenge. He will not seek re-election as a write-in.[17]
- James Clay
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 180
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Angel Cruz - Incumbent Cruz was first elected in 2000.
- Jonathan Ramos
- Anthony Johnson
- Angel Cruz
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 181
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- W. Curtis Thomas - Incumbent Thomas was first elected in 1988.
- W. Curtis Thomas
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 182
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Babette Josephs - Incumbent Josephs was first elected in 1984.
- Brian Sims
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 183
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Julie Harhart - Incumbent Harhart was first elected in 1994.
- Julie Harhart
November 6 General election candidates:
District 184
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- William Keller - Incumbent Keller was first elected in 1992.
- William Keller
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 185
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Maria Donatucci - Incumbent Donatucci was first elected in 2010.
- Maria Donatucci
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 186
Note: District 186 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Jordan Harris
- Damon Roberts
- Timothy Hannah
-
Harold JamesJames withdrew from the race. He remains a candidate in the April 24 special election for the seat.[18] -
Edward NesmithNesmith has withdrawn from the race.[19] -
Fawwaz BeyhaBeyha was removed from the ballot on March 19 after a petition challenge.[20]
- Jordan Harris
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 187
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Gary Day - Incumbent Day was first elected in 2008.
- Gary Day
November 6 General election candidates:
District 188
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- James Roebuck - Incumbent Roebuck was first elected in 1984.
- Fatimah Muhammad
- James Roebuck
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 189
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Rosemary Brown - Incumbent Brown was first elected in 2010.
- Rosemary Brown
November 6 General election candidates:
District 190
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Vanessa Lowery Brown - Incumbent Brown was first elected in 2008.
- Lemuel Thornton
- Audrey Blackwell-Watson
- Wanda Logan
- Vanessa Lowery Brown
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 191
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Ronald Waters - Incumbent Waters was first elected in 1998.
- Ronald Waters
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 192
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Louise Bishop - Incumbent Bishop was first elected in 1988.
- Will Mega
- Louise Bishop
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 193
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Will Tallman - Incumbent Tallman was first elected in 2008.
- Will Tallman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 194
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Pamela Delissio - Incumbent Delissio was first elected in 2010.
- Ray Bailey
- Pamela Delissio
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 195
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Michelle Brownlee - Incumbent Brownlee was first elected in 2010.
- Michael Jones
- Takkeem Morgan
- Andrew Kleeman
-
Mahdi ElEl was originally listed as a candidate, but is no longer on the ballot.[21]
- Michelle Brownlee
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 196
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Seth Grove - Incumbent Grove was first elected in 2008.
- Dan Bradley
- Seth Grove
November 6 General election candidates:
District 197
Note: District 197 is vacant pending a special election on April 24.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 198
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Malik Boyd
- Rosita Youngblood - Incumbent Youngblood was first elected in 1994.
- Charisma Presley
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 199
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- April 24 GOP primary:
- Stephen Bloom - Incumbent Bloom was first elected in 2010.
- Stephen Bloom
November 6 General election candidates:
District 200
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Cherelle Parker - Incumbent Parker was first elected in 2004.
-
Bobbie CurryCurry was removed from the ballot on March 19 after a petition challenge.[22]
- Cherelle Parker
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 201
Incumbent Democrat John Myers did not seek re-election.
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 202
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Mark Cohen - Incumbent Cohen was first elected in 1974.
- Numa St. Louis
- Mark Cohen
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 203
- April 24 Democratic primary:
- Dwight Evans - Incumbent Evans was first elected in 1980.
- Lamont Thomas
- Dwight Evans
- April 24 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2012
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Pennsylvania
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Pennsylvania House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Beaver County Times, "You say good-bye, we say, um, who were you again?," March 17, 2012
- ↑ Beaver County Times, "Political Prose: Boring debates take back seat to Clinton nod," April 14, 2012
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Early Returns, "Preston barely stays on ballot," March 20, 2012
- ↑ Upper Southampton Patch, "Rep. O'Neill Will Run Unopposed in Primary," April 14, 2012
- ↑ Lehigh Valley Live, "Longtime Pa. Democratic leader Bill DeWeese sentenced to up to 5 years in prison," April 24, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Petition Objection Cases," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Centre Daily, "Challenger seeks to end bid,' March 8, 2012
- ↑ Sun Gazette, "City Republican tossed off ballot," March 22, 2012
- ↑ The Morning Call, "134th District House race down to two Republicans, one Democrat," March 27, 2012
- ↑ The Morning Call, "134th District House race down to two Republicans, one Democrat," March 27, 2012
- ↑ The Morning Call, "134th District House race down to two Republicans, one Democrat," March 27, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Petition Objection Cases," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Main Line Times, "Who's running in Lower Merion and Narberth," April 20, 2012
- ↑ Times Herald' "Grant, Democratic challenger to Briggs in 149th, withdraws," March 5, 2012
- ↑ Northeast Times Star, "Petition snafu dooms Payton's place in House," March 28, 2012
- ↑ Philly.com, "Confusing Phila. races for state House," April 20, 2012
- ↑ The Philadelphia Public Record, "POLS ON THE STREET: Murphy Gets A Rack Of City Law Endorsements," March 1, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Petition Objection Cases," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Petition Objection Cases," April 18, 2012
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