Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 26

Pennsylvania's 26th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Paul Friel
D–East Vincent Township
Population (2022)64,162

The 26th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Democrat Paul Friel since 2023.

District profile

The 26th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Chester County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Charles N. Caputo Democrat 1969 – 1978
Michael M. Dawida Democrat 1979 – 1982 Subsequently, represented the 36th district
District moved from Allegheny County to Chester County after 1982
Eugene G. Saloom Democrat 1983 – 1992 Previously represented the 59th district
Tim Hennessey Republican 1993 – 2022 North Coventry Township
Paul Friel Democrat 2023 – present East Vincent Township Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul Friel 17,853 57.01
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) 13,463 42.99
Total votes 31,316 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) 19,769 53.50
Democratic Paul Friel 17,180 46.50
Total votes 36,949 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) 14,290 52.79
Democratic Pam Hacker 12,778 47.21
Total votes 27,068 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 22,635 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,870 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) 18,058 56.27
Democratic Mike Hays 14,033 43.73
Total votes 32,091 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Hennessey (incumbent) 12,322 56.86
Democratic Fern Kaufman 9,350 43.14
Total votes 21,672 100.00
Republican hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps