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.

2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania

November 3, 2020

All 18 Pennsylvania seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 9 9

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
U.S. Representatives
State Executives
State Legislators
Organizations
Labor Unions

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Declined

Endorsements

Christina Finello
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Representatives
State Executives
State Legislators
Organizations
Skylar Hurwitz
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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
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%
Hypothetical polling
with Debbie Waschspress
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Brian
Fitzpatrick (R)
Debbie
Waschspress (D)
Undecided
Remington Research (R)[upper-alpha 1] November 6–7, 2019 803 (LV) ± 3.4% 50% 36% 14%
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
Other Undecided
Victoria Research & Consulting/House Majority PAC[upper-alpha 5] June 7–14, 2020 403 (LV) ± 4.9% 40%[lower-alpha 3] 52% 2%[lower-alpha 4] 8%

Results

Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Brendan Boyle
U.S. Representatives
State Legislators
Local Officials
Organizations
Labor Unions

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Republican primary results [9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Torres 14,010 100.0
Total votes 14,010 100.0

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
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

Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Dwight Evans
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Harvey 5,020 100.0
Total votes 5,020 100.0

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
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

Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Madeleine Dean
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results [9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Barnette 58,571 100.0
Total votes 58,571 100.0

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
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

Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Mary Gay Scanlon
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results [9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Gay Scanlon (incumbent) 103,194 100.0
Total votes 103,194 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Rob Jordan, activist[37]
  • Dasha Pruett, photographer[46]

Endorsements

Dasha Pruett
State Legislators
Individuals

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Chrissy Houlahan
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chrissy Houlahan (incumbent) 89,411 100.0
Total votes 89,411 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • John Emmons, chemical engineer[52]
Declined

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Endorsements
Susan Wild
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
  • Gabrielle Giffords, former U.S. Representative from AZ-08 (2007–2012), Member of the Arizona Senate from the 28th district (2005-2007), Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 13th district (2003-2005) and founder of Giffords[57]
Individuals
Organizations
Labor Unions

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan Wild (incumbent) 76,878 100.0
Total votes 76,878 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements

Lisa Scheller
U.S. Presidents
Executive Branch Officials
  • Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017-18), Governor of South Carolina (2011-17)[67]
U.S. Representatives
State Legislators
Organizations
Individuals
  • Jeff Bartos, 2018 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania[67]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Matt Cartwright
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Senators
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matt Cartwright (incumbent) 75,101 100.0
Total votes 75,101 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Declined

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Dan Meuser
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dan Meuser (incumbent) 77,350 100.0
Total votes 77,350 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Laura Quick, delivery driver[81]
  • Gary Wegman, dentist[81]

Endorsements

Laura Quick
Organizations
Gary Wegman
Organizations
  • Mom's Demand Action[5]

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Withdrew
  • Bobby Jeffries, logistics director[83]

Endorsements

Scott Perry
Organizations
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]
Organizations

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Perry (incumbent) 79,365 100.0
Total votes 79,365 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrew
Declined

Endorsements

Tom Brier
State Executives
Unions
  • American Postal Workers Union-Keystone Area Local #1566[93]
Organizations
Individuals
Eugene DePasquale
U.S. Presidents
U.S. Senators
  • Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present), Treasuer of Pennsylvania (2005-2007), Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997-2005)[97]
  • Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator from California (2017-present), Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for vice president in the 2020 election, Attorney General of California (2011-2017) and Attorney General of San Francisco (2004-2011)[98]
State Executives
State Legislators
Local Officials
Labor unions
Organizations

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Tom
Brier
Eugene De
Pasquale
GBAO Strategies[upper-alpha 6] February 5–9, 2020 [lower-alpha 5] 16% 68%

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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
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

Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lloyd Smucker (incumbent) 78,842 100.0
Total votes 78,842 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Paul Daigle, university student employment manager[101]
  • Sarah Hammond, high school hockey coach[102]

Endorsements

Sarah Hammond
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
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

Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Fred Keller
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred Keller (incumbent) 87,886 100.0
Total votes 87,886 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Lee Griffin, businessman[103]

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lee Griffin 41,313 100.0
Total votes 41,313 100.0

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

Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

John Joyce
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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]

Endorsements

Todd Rowley
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Todd Rowley 41,988 100.0
Total votes 41,988 100.0

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

Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Endorsements
Guy Reschenthaler
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]
Organizations
  • Humane Society[4]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bill Marx 70,468 100.0
Total votes 70,468 100.0

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

Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Glenn Thompson
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]
Organizations
  • Humane Society[4]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Glenn Thompson (incumbent) 88,364 100.0
Total votes 88,364 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Robert Williams, minister[37]

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
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

Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Endorsements

Mike Kelly
U.S. Presidents
  • Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[80]

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Kelly (incumbent) 68,199 100.0
Total votes 68,199 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Kristy Gnibus, teacher[108]
Withdrew
Declined

Endorsements

Kristy Gnibus
U.S. Senators
  • Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present), Treasuer of Pennsylvania (2005-2007), Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997-2005)[111]
U.S. Representatives
State Executives
State Legislators
Organizations
Labor Unions

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 8] June 22–23, 2020 726 (V) ± 3.6% 48% 40% 12%

Results

Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Endorsements
Conor Lamb
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
U.S. Presidents
Organizations

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Primary results

Republican primary results[9]
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

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Doyle
Republican Luke Negron
Total votes 100.0

Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. Steve Scheetz (L) with 5%
  3. Including voters who lean towards a particular candidate
  4. "Other/neither" with 2%
  5. Data not yet released
  6. Other with 1% and Undecided with 9%
Partisan clients
  1. Poll commissioned by the Congressional Leadership Fund
  2. Poll sponsored by Fitzpatrick's campaign
  3. Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, an organization promoting the election of Democratic Congressional candidates
  4. Poll sponsored by Finello's campaign
  5. Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, an organisation promoting the election of Democratic Congressional candidates
  6. Poll sponsored by De Pasquale's campaign
  7. Poll conducted by De Pasquale's campaign
  8. Poll sponsored by Gnibus' campaign

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