2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 18 U.S. Representatives from the state of Pennsylvania, one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts. The state's primary election occurred on June 2, 2020. The elections will coincide with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
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District 1
The 1st district consists of all of Bucks County and a sliver of Montgomery County. The incumbent is Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andy Meehan, president of investment advisory firm[2]
- Brian Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Brian Fitzpatrick |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 48,017 | 63.2 | |
Republican | Andy Meehan | 27,895 | 36.8 | |
Total votes | 75,912 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christina Finello, Ivyland borough councilwoman and Bucks County Deputy Director of Housing and Human Services[10]
- Skylar Hurwitz, owner of Demetrius Consulting, a technology consulting firm[11]
Withdrew
- Judi Reiss, Bucks County prothonotary and former Lower Makefield Township supervisor[12]
- Debra Wachspress, member of the Pennsbury School District school board[13][14]
Declined
- Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bucks County commissioner[15]
- Patrick Murphy, former United States Under Secretary of the Army and former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district (2007–2011)[15]
- Rachel Reddick, U.S. Navy veteran and candidate for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district in 2018[16][17]
Endorsements
Christina Finello |
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Skylar Hurwitz |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Christina Finello | 71,571 | 77.5 | |
Democratic | Skylar Hurwitz | 20,737 | 22.5 | |
Total votes | 92,308 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Lean R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Tilt R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Lean R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Lean R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Likely R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Lean R | June 7, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Brian Fitzpatrick (R) |
Christina Finello (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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American Viewpoint (R)[upper-alpha 1] | July 13–15, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 50% | 35% | 5%[lower-alpha 2] | 8% |
Public Opinion Strategies (R)[upper-alpha 2] | July 11–14, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 53% | 39% | – | – |
Victoria Research & Consulting (D)[upper-alpha 3] | June 7–14, 2020 | 403 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 46% | – | 8% |
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 4] | June 10–11, 2020 | 753 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 40% | 38% | – | – |
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Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Christina Finello | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 2
The 2nd district consists of the Northeast Philadelphia and parts of North Philadelphia. The incumbent is Brendan Boyle who was re-elected with 79.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brendan Boyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Brendan Boyle |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Brendan Boyle (incumbent) | 73,980 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 73,980 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- David Torres, community activist[34]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Torres | 14,010 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 14,010 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Brendan Boyle (incumbent) | |||
Republican | David Torres | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 3
The 3rd district is anchored by Philadelphia, taking in the northwest, west, and Center City sections of the city. The incumbent is Democrat Dwight Evans, who was re-elected with 93.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dwight Evans, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Dwight Evans |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dwight Evans (incumbent) | 164,871 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 164,871 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Harvey, Philadelphia's 60th Ward Chairperson and military veteran[37]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Harvey | 5,020 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 5,020 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dwight Evans (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Michael Harvey | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 4
The 4th district takes in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, centering on Montgomery County. The incumbent is Democrat Madeleine Dean, who was elected with 63.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Madeleine Dean, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Madeleine Dean |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Madeleine Dean (incumbent) | 122,657 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 122,657 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kathy Barnette, military veteran and political commentator[43]
Withdrawn
- Renee Beadencup, paralegal
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kathy Barnette | 58,571 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 58,571 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Madeleine Dean (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Kathy Barnette | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 5
The 5th district consists of Delaware County, portions of South Philadelphia, and a sliver of Montgomery County. The incumbent is Democrat Mary Gay Scanlon who flipped the district with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mary Gay Scanlon, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Mary Gay Scanlon |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mary Gay Scanlon (incumbent) | 103,194 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 103,194 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Dasha Pruett |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dasha Pruett | 31,734 | 61.5 | |
Republican | Rob Jordan | 19,890 | 38.5 | |
Total votes | 51,624 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mary Gay Scanlon (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Dasha Pruett | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 6
The 6th district encompasses all of Chester County and the part of southern Berks County including Reading. The incumbent is Democrat Chrissy Houlahan, who flipped the district and was elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Chrissy Houlahan, incumbent U.S. Representative[48]
Endorsements
Chrissy Houlahan |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chrissy Houlahan (incumbent) | 89,411 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 89,411 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- John Emmons, chemical engineer[52]
Declined
- Ryan Costello, former U.S. Representative[53]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Emmons | 56,928 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 56,928 | 100.0 |
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- John McHugh
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chrissy Houlahan (incumbent) | |||
Republican | John Emmons | |||
Independent | John McHugh | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 7
The 7th district is based in the Lehigh Valley, and consists of Lehigh and Northampton counties as well as parts of Monroe County, including the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. The incumbent is Democrat Susan Wild, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Susan Wild, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Susan Wild |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Susan Wild (incumbent) | 76,878 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 76,878 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dean Browning, former Lehigh County commissioner, businessman, and candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district in 2018[64]
- Matthew D. Connolly, Republican nominee for PA-17 in 2018[65]
- Lisa Scheller, former Lehigh County commissioner[66]
Endorsements
Lisa Scheller |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lisa Scheller | 29,673 | 52.1 | |
Republican | Dean Browning | 27,260 | 47.9 | |
Total votes | 56,933 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Lean D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Likely D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Susan Wild (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Lisa Scheller | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 8
The 8th district, based in the northeastern part of the state, is home to the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The incumbent is Democrat Matt Cartwright, who was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Cartwright, incumbent U.S. Representative[70]
Endorsements
Matt Cartwright |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Matt Cartwright (incumbent) | 75,101 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 75,101 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jim Bognet, former senior vice president for communications of the Export–Import Bank of the United States[73]
- Mike Cammisa, bar manager[74]
- Teddy Daniels, former police officer and U.S. Army veteran[75]
- Earl Granville, U.S. Army veteran[76]
- Harry Haas, Luzerne County councilman[77]
- Michael Marsicano, former mayor of Hazleton[78]
Declined
- Lou Barletta, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018[79]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Bognet | 16,281 | 28.4 | |
Republican | Teddy Daniels | 13,560 | 23.7 | |
Republican | Earl Granville | 13,283 | 23.2 | |
Republican | Mike Marsciano | 7,404 | 12.9 | |
Republican | Harry Haas | 5,369 | 9.4 | |
Republican | Mike Cammisa | 1,367 | 2.4 | |
Total votes | 57,264 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Lean D | July 17, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Likely D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Lean D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Matt Cartwright (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Jim Bognet | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 9
The 9th district encompasses the Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The incumbent is Republican Dan Meuser, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dan Meuser, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dan Meuser (incumbent) | 77,350 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 77,350 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Gary Wegman | 27,451 | 51.0 | |
Democratic | Laura Quick | 26,385 | 49.0 | |
Total votes | 53,836 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dan Meuser (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Gary Wegman | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 10
The 10th district covers all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties, including the cities of Harrisburg and York. The incumbent is Republican Scott Perry, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Scott Perry, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Bobby Jeffries, logistics director[83]
Endorsements
Scott Perry |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott Perry (incumbent) | 79,365 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 79,365 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tom Brier, attorney[86]
- Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor General[87]
Declined
- George Scott, U.S. Army veteran, pastor, and nominee for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district in 2018[90] (running for PA Senate, District 15)[91]
Endorsements
Tom Brier |
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Eugene DePasquale |
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Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Tom Brier |
Eugene De Pasquale |
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GBAO Strategies[upper-alpha 6] | February 5–9, 2020 | –[lower-alpha 5] | – | 16% | 68% |
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Eugene DePasquale | 45,453 | 57.4 | |
Democratic | Tom Brier | 33,661 | 42.6 | |
Total votes | 79,114 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Tossup | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Tilt R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Lean R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Tossup | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Lean R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Lean R | June 7, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Scott Perry (R) |
Eugene DePasquale (D) |
Other/ Undecided |
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DFM Research | August 6–9, 2020 | 384 | ± 5.0% | 44% | 46% | 10%[lower-alpha 6] |
GBAO Strategies (D)[upper-alpha 7] | May 28–31, 2020 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 50% | 47% | – |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott Perry (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Eugene DePasquale | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 11
The 11th district is located in South Central Pennsylvania, centering on Lancaster County and southern York County. The incumbent is Republican Lloyd Smucker, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lloyd Smucker, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lloyd Smucker (incumbent) | 78,842 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 78,842 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sarah Hammond | 39,038 | 72.3 | |
Democratic | Paul Daigle | 14,936 | 27.7 | |
Total votes | 53,974 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lloyd Smucker (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Sarah Hammond | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 12
The 12th district encompasses rural North Central Pennsylvania, including Williamsport. The incumbent is Republican Fred Keller, who was elected in a 2019 special election with 68.1% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Fred Keller, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred Keller (incumbent) | 87,886 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 87,886 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lee Griffin, businessman[103]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Lee Griffin | 41,313 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 41,313 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred Keller (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Lee Griffin | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 13
The 13th district encompasses rural southwestern Pennsylvania, including Altoona. The incumbent is Republican John Joyce, who was elected with 70.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- John Joyce, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Joyce (incumbent) | 94,171 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 94,171 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Todd Rowley, former FBI Agent, park ranger[104]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Todd Rowley | 41,988 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 41,988 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Joyce (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Todd Rowley | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 14
The 14th district encompasses the southern exurbs of Pittsburgh. The incumbent is Republican Guy Reschenthaler, who was elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Guy Reschenthaler, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Guy Reschenthaler |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Guy Reschenthaler (incumbent) | 66,671 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 66,671 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bill Marx, high school teacher and U.S. Army veteran[106]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bill Marx | 70,468 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 70,468 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Guy Reschenthaler (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Bill Marx | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 15
The 15th district is located in rural North Central Pennsylvania. The incumbent is Republican Glenn Thompson, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Glenn Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Glenn Thompson |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | 88,364 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 88,364 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Robert Williams, minister[37]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Robert Williams | 48,714 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,714 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Robert Williams | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 16
The 16th district is located in the northwestern portion of the state, and covers all of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Lawrence counties, as well as much of Butler County. The incumbent is Republican Mike Kelly, who was re-elected with 51.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative[107]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | 68,199 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 68,199 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kristy Gnibus, teacher[108]
Withdrew
- Daniel Smith Jr., bank manager and candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018[109] (Running for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 12)[110]
Declined
- Ryan Bizzarro, state representative[108]
Endorsements
Kristy Gnibus |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Kristy Gnibus | 63,640 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 63,640 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Lean R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Mike Kelly (R) |
Kristy Gnibus (D) |
Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 8] | June 22–23, 2020 | 726 (V) | ± 3.6% | 48% | 40% | 12% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Kristy Gnibus | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 17
The 17th district encompasses the northwestern Pittsburgh suburbs, including Beaver County, the southwestern corner of Butler County, and northern Allegheny County. The incumbent is Democrat Conor Lamb, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Conor Lamb, incumbent U.S. Representative[112]
Endorsements
Conor Lamb |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Conor Lamb (incumbent) | 111,828 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 111,828 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sean Parnell, U.S. Army veteran[115]
Endorsements
Sean Parnell |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Sean Parnell | 60,253 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 60,253 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[25] | Likely D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Likely D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Likely D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Likely D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Likely D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Conor Lamb (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Sean Parnell | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
District 18
The 18th district includes the entire city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Doyle, who was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jerry Dickinson, law professor[118]
- Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Disqualified
- Janis Brooks, former pastor and nonprofit founder[119]
Endorsements
Mike Doyle |
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Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 90,353 | 67.2 | |
Democratic | Jerry Dickinson | 44,170 | 32.8 | |
Total votes | 134,523 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Luke Negron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard military member[119]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke Negron | 30,497 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 30,497 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[25] | Safe D | June 26, 2020 |
Inside Elections[26] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[28] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[29] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[30] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[31] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Doyle | |||
Republican | Luke Negron | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Steve Scheetz (L) with 5%
- Including voters who lean towards a particular candidate
- "Other/neither" with 2%
- Data not yet released
- Other with 1% and Undecided with 9%
- Partisan clients
- Poll commissioned by the Congressional Leadership Fund
- Poll sponsored by Fitzpatrick's campaign
- Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, an organization promoting the election of Democratic Congressional candidates
- Poll sponsored by Finello's campaign
- Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, an organisation promoting the election of Democratic Congressional candidates
- Poll sponsored by De Pasquale's campaign
- Poll conducted by De Pasquale's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Gnibus' campaign
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