2020 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Pennsylvania
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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 18
U.S. representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber. Together they ...
from the state of
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, ...
, one from each of the state's 18
congressional districts Congressional districts, also known as electoral districts and legislative districts, electorates, or wards in other nations, are divisions of a larger administrative region that represent the population of a region in the larger congressional bod ...
. The state's primary election occurred on June 2, 2020. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives,
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to the
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and various
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and
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.


Overview


Statewide


District

Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania by district:


District 1

The 1st district consists of all of
Bucks County Bucks County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 646,538, making it the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. Its county seat is Doylestown. The county is named after the English ...
and a sliver of Montgomery County. The incumbent is Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Brian Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. representative


=Eliminated in primary

= *Andy Meehan, president of investment advisory firm


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Christina Finello,
Ivyland Ivyland is a Borough (Pennsylvania), borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is known for one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture, Victorian buildings in the state, most of which is registered with the ...
borough councilwoman and
Bucks County Bucks County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 646,538, making it the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. Its county seat is Doylestown. The county is named after the English ...
Deputy Director of Housing and Human Services


=Eliminated in primary

= *Skylar Hurwitz, owner of Demetrius Consulting, a technology consulting firm


=Withdrew

= *Judi Reiss,
Bucks County Bucks County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 646,538, making it the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. Its county seat is Doylestown. The county is named after the English ...
prothonotary and former Lower Makefield Township supervisor *Debra Wachspress, member of the
Pennsbury School District Pennsbury School District is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Bucks County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 646,538, making it the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. ...
school board


=Declined

= *Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bucks County commissioner * Patrick Murphy, former
United States Under Secretary of the Army The United States under secretary of the Army is the second-highest-ranking civilian official of the United States Department of the Army, serving directly under the United States Secretary of the Army. The Secretary and Under Secretary, togethe ...
and former U.S. representative for
Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district is located in the northeastern region of the state. It encompasses all of Wayne, Pike, and Lackawanna Counties; along with portions of Luzerne and Monroe counties. The district had been anchored i ...
(2007–2011) *Rachel Reddick, U.S. Navy veteran and candidate for
Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district Pennsylvania's first congressional district includes all of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Bucks County and a sliver of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania. It has been represented by Brian Fitzpatrick (Am ...
in 2018


Endorsements


Primary results


Libertarian primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Steve Scheetz, chair of the
Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania (LPPA) is the Pennsylvania affiliate of the Libertarian Party (United States), Libertarian Party. Since March 2022, it has been Party chair, chaired by Rob Cowburn. Leadership LPPA Platform The party bel ...
''(write-in)''


General election


Predictions


Polling

;with Debbie Waschspress ;with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat


Results


District 2

The 2nd district consists of
Northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia, nicknamed Northeast Philly, the Northeast and the Great Northeast, is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to the 2000 census, Northeast Philadelphia has a population of between 300,000 and 450,000, depending ...
and parts of
North Philadelphia North Philadelphia, nicknamed North Philly, is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is immediately north of Center City. Though the full extent of the region is somewhat vague, "North Philadelphia" is regarded as everything north of either ...
. The incumbent is Democrat
Brendan Boyle Brendan Francis Boyle (born February 6, 1977) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing a district in the Philadelphia area since 2015. He represented the 13th district ...
who was re-elected with 79.0% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Nominee

*
Brendan Boyle Brendan Francis Boyle (born February 6, 1977) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing a district in the Philadelphia area since 2015. He represented the 13th district ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *David Torres, community activist


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 3

The 3rd district is anchored by
Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...
, taking in the
northwest The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose is primarily composed of four cardinal directions—north, east, south, and west—each sep ...
,
west West or Occident is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from east and is the direction in which the Sunset, Sun sets on the Earth. Etymology The word "west" is a Germanic languages, German ...
, and Center City sections of the city. The incumbent is Democrat
Dwight Evans Dwight Evans may refer to: * Dwight Evans (baseball) (born 1951), American former baseball player * Dwight Evans (politician) (born 1954), American politician {{hndis, Evans, Dwight ...
, who was re-elected with 93.4% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Dwight Evans Dwight Evans may refer to: * Dwight Evans (baseball) (born 1951), American former baseball player * Dwight Evans (politician) (born 1954), American politician {{hndis, Evans, Dwight ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Michael Harvey, Philadelphia's 60th Ward Chairperson and military veteran


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 4

The 4th district takes in the northern suburbs of
Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...
, centering on Montgomery County. The incumbent is Democrat
Madeleine Dean Madeleine Dean Cunnane (born June 6, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. The district includes almost all of Montgomery County, a suburban county north of ...
, who was elected with 63.5% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Madeleine Dean Madeleine Dean Cunnane (born June 6, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. The district includes almost all of Montgomery County, a suburban county north of ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Kathy Barnette, military veteran and political commentator


=Withdrawn

= * Renee Beadencup, paralegal


Endorsements


Primary results


Independent candidates

*Joe Tarshish, auditor ''(write-in)''


General election


Predictions


Results


District 5

The 5th district consists of Delaware County, portions of
South Philadelphia South Philadelphia, nicknamed South Philly, is the section of Philadelphia bounded by South Street to the north, the Delaware River to the east and south and the Schuylkill River to the west.Montgomery County. The incumbent is Democrat
Mary Gay Scanlon Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also calle ...
who flipped the district with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Mary Gay Scanlon Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also calle ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Dasha Pruett, photographer


=Eliminated in primary

= *Rob Jordan, activist


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 6

The 6th district encompasses all of
Chester County Chester County may refer to: * Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States * Chester County, South Carolina, United States * Chester County, Tennessee Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, th ...
and the part of southern
Berks County Berks County (Pennsylvania German: ''Barricks Kaundi'') is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 428,849. The county seat is Reading. The Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River, ...
including
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. The incumbent is Democrat
Chrissy Houlahan Christina Marie "Chrissy" Houlahan ( ; née Jampoler; born June 5, 1967) is an American politician, engineer, and former United States Air Force officer. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the U.S. representative from . The district inclu ...
, who flipped the district and was elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Chrissy Houlahan Christina Marie "Chrissy" Houlahan ( ; née Jampoler; born June 5, 1967) is an American politician, engineer, and former United States Air Force officer. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the U.S. representative from . The district inclu ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *John Emmons, chemical engineer


=Declined

= *
Ryan Costello Ryan Anthony Costello (born September 7, 1976) is an American politician, lobbyist and attorney who served as the U.S. representative for from 2015 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representa ...
, former U.S. representative


Primary results


Independents


Candidates


Declared

* John McHugh, Honey Brook Township Chairman and Marine veteran ''(write-in)''


General election


Predictions


Results


District 7

The 7th district is based in the
Lehigh Valley The Lehigh Valley (), known colloquially as The Valley, is a geographic region formed by the Lehigh River in Lehigh County and Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania. It is a component valley of the Great Appalachian Valley bound to the no ...
, and consists of Lehigh and
Northampton Northampton () is a market town and civil parish in the East Midlands of England, on the River Nene, north-west of London and south-east of Birmingham. The county town of Northamptonshire, Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; ...
counties as well as parts of
Monroe County Monroe County may refer to seventeen counties in the United States, all named for James Monroe: * Monroe County, Alabama *Monroe County, Arkansas * Monroe County, Florida * Monroe County, Georgia *Monroe County, Illinois *Monroe County, Indian ...
, including the cities of
Allentown Allentown may refer to several places in the United States and topics related to them: *Allentown, California, now called Toadtown, California *Allentown, Georgia, a town in Wilkinson County *Allentown, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Taze ...
,
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, and Easton. The incumbent is Democrat Susan Wild, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.5% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Nominee

* Susan Wild, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Lisa Scheller, former Lehigh County commissioner


=Eliminated in primary

= *Dean Browning, former Lehigh County commissioner, businessman, and candidate for
Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district includes all of Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties; and parts of Monroe County. The district is represented by Democrat Susan Wild. From 2013 through 2018, the district incorporated parts of th ...
in 2018


=Did not qualify for ballot access

= *Matthew D. Connolly, Republican nominee for PA-17 in 2018


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Polling


Results


District 8

The 8th district, based in the northeastern part of the state, is home to the cities of
Scranton Scranton is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County. With a population of 76,328 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U ...
and
Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre ( or ) is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had a population of 44,328 in the 2020 census. It is the secon ...
. The incumbent is Democrat
Matt Cartwright Matthew Alton Cartwright (born May 1, 1961) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district since 2013. The district, numbered as the 17th district from 2013 through 2019, i ...
, who was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Matt Cartwright Matthew Alton Cartwright (born May 1, 1961) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district since 2013. The district, numbered as the 17th district from 2013 through 2019, i ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Jim Bognet, former senior vice president for communications of the
Export–Import Bank of the United States The Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency (ECA) of the United States federal government. Operating as a wholly owned federal government corporation, the bank "assists in financing and facilitating ...


=Eliminated in primary

= *Mike Cammisa, bar manager *Teddy Daniels, former police officer and U.S. Army veteran *Earl Granville, U.S. Army veteran *Harry Haas,
Luzerne County Luzerne County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water. It is Northeastern Pennsylvania's second-largest county by total area. As of ...
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*Michael Marsicano, former mayor of
Hazleton Hazleton may refer to: Places * Hazleton, British Columbia, Canada * Hazleton, Gloucestershire, a village in Gloucestershire, England ** Hazleton long barrows, Neolithic burial mounds at Hazleton, Gloucestershire, England ** Hazleton Abbey, a medi ...


=Declined

= *
Lou Barletta Louis John Barletta (born January 28, 1956) is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2010. ...
, former U.S. representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Polling


Results


District 9

The 9th district encompasses the
Coal Region The Coal Region is a region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is known for being home to the largest known deposits of anthracite, anthracite coal in the world with an estimated reserve of seven billion short tons. The region is typically define ...
of
Northeastern Pennsylvania Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a geographic region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that includes the Pocono Mountains, the Endless Mountains, and the industrial cities of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton, Nanticoke, and Car ...
. The incumbent is Republican
Dan Meuser Daniel Philip Meuser ( ; born February 10, 1964) is an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist who is the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district. A Republican, he previously served as the secretary of re ...
, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Dan Meuser Daniel Philip Meuser ( ; born February 10, 1964) is an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist who is the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district. A Republican, he previously served as the secretary of re ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Nominee

*Gary Wegman, dentist


Eliminated in primary

*Laura Quick, delivery driver


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 10

The 10th district covers all of
Dauphin County Dauphin County (; Pennsylvania Dutch: Daffin Kaundi) is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 286,401. The county seat and the largest city is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's state capital and ninth ...
and parts of
Cumberland Cumberland ( ) is a historic county in the far North West England. It covers part of the Lake District as well as the north Pennines and Solway Firth coast. Cumberland had an administrative function from the 12th century until 1974. From 19 ...
and
York York is a cathedral city with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. It is the historic county town of Yorkshire. The city has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a ...
counties, including the cities of
Harrisburg Harrisburg is the capital city of the Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County. With a population of 50,135 as of the 2021 census, Harrisburg is the List of c ...
and
York York is a cathedral city with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. It is the historic county town of Yorkshire. The city has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a ...
. The incumbent is Republican Scott Perry, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Scott Perry, incumbent U.S. representative


=Withdrew

= *Bobby Jeffries, logistics director


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Eugene DePasquale Eugenio Anthony DePasquale (born August 3, 1971) is an American Democratic politician who served as the Pennsylvania Auditor General from 2013 to 2021. From 2007 to 2013, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the ...
,
Pennsylvania auditor general The Pennsylvania auditor general is the chief fiscal officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1850. The current auditor general of Pennsylvania is Republican Timothy DeFoor. History The office of the auditor ...


=Eliminated in primary

= *Tom Brier, attorney


=Withdrew

= *Jobo Dean, businessman


=Declined

= *George Scott, U.S. Army veteran, pastor, and nominee for
Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district is located in the south-central region of the state. It encompasses all of Dauphin County as well as parts of Cumberland County and York County. The district includes the cities of Harrisburg and York. ...
in 2018 (running for PA Senate, District 15)


Endorsements


Polling


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Polling


Results


District 11

The 11th district is located in
South Central Pennsylvania South Central Pennsylvania is a region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that includes the fourteen counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, and York. Portions of w ...
, centering on Lancaster County and southern York County. The incumbent is Republican
Lloyd Smucker Lloyd Kenneth Smucker (born January 23, 1964) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, which includes Lancaster County and most of southern York County. He is a member of the ...
, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Lloyd Smucker Lloyd Kenneth Smucker (born January 23, 1964) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, which includes Lancaster County and most of southern York County. He is a member of the ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Sarah Hammond, high school field hockey coach


=Eliminated in primary

= *Paul Daigle, university student employment manager


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


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


=Nominee

= * Fred Keller, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Lee Griffin, businessman


Primary results


Libertarian primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Elizabeth Terwilliger, speech-language pathologist


General election


Predictions


Results


District 13

The 13th district encompasses rural
southwestern Pennsylvania Greater Pittsburgh is a populous region centered around its largest city and economic hub, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The region encompasses Pittsburgh's urban core county, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, and six adjacent Pennsylvania ...
, including Altoona. The incumbent is Republican
John Joyce John Joyce or Johnny Joyce may refer to: * John Joyce (New Zealand politician) (1839–1899), New Zealand Member of Parliament (MP) * John Joyce (American politician) (born 1957), United States Representative * John Joye or Joyce, MP * Jack Joyce ...
, who was elected with 70.5% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
John Joyce John Joyce or Johnny Joyce may refer to: * John Joyce (New Zealand politician) (1839–1899), New Zealand Member of Parliament (MP) * John Joyce (American politician) (born 1957), United States Representative * John Joye or Joyce, MP * Jack Joyce ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Todd Rowley, former FBI Agent, park ranger


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 14

The 14th district encompasses the southern exurbs of
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...
. The incumbent is Republican
Guy Reschenthaler Guy Lorin Reschenthaler ( ; born April 17, 1983) is an American politician, attorney, judge, and United States Navy, U.S. Navy veteran. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, he is the United States House of Representatives, U.S. represe ...
, who was elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2018.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Guy Reschenthaler Guy Lorin Reschenthaler ( ; born April 17, 1983) is an American politician, attorney, judge, and United States Navy, U.S. Navy veteran. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, he is the United States House of Representatives, U.S. represe ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


=Endorsements

=


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Bill Marx, high school teacher and U.S. Army veteran


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


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.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Glenn Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Robert Williams, minister


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Results


District 16

The 16th district is located in the northwestern portion of the state, and covers all of
Erie Erie (; ) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Erie is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 a ...
,
Crawford Crawford may refer to: Places Canada * Crawford Bay Airport, British Columbia * Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Ontario United Kingdom * Crawford, Lancashire, a small village near Rainford, Merseyside, England * Crawford, South Lanarkshire, a ...
,
Mercer Mercer may refer to: Business * Mercer (car), a defunct American automobile manufacturer (1909–1925) * Mercer (consulting firm), a large human resources consulting firm headquartered in New York City * Mercer (occupation), a merchant or trader, ...
, and
Lawrence Lawrence may refer to: Education Colleges and universities * Lawrence Technological University, a university in Southfield, Michigan, United States * Lawrence University, a liberal arts university in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Preparator ...
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.


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative


Endorsements


Primary results


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= * Kristy Gnibus, teacher


=Withdrew

= * Daniel Smith Jr., bank manager and candidate for
Pennsylvania House of Representatives The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two-year terms from single member districts. It ...
in 2018 ''(running for
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 12 The 12th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in western Pennsylvania and, as of 2023, is represented by Republican Stephenie Scialabba. District profile The 12th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Butl ...
)'' *Edward DeSantis, Mercer County resident and working class advocate (withdrew and endorsed Gnibus)


=Declined

= *
Ryan Bizzarro Ryan A. Bizzarro (born ) is an American politician and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and has represented the 3rd district since 2013. His district is located in Erie County and includes the townships of Millcreek and F ...
, state representative


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Polling


Results


District 17

The 17th district encompasses the northwestern
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...
suburbs, including Beaver County, the southwestern corner of Butler County, and northern Allegheny County. The incumbent is Democrat
Conor Lamb Conor James Lamb (born June 27, 1984) is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district since 2019. The district includes most of the northwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh ...
, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2018.


Democratic primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *
Conor Lamb Conor James Lamb (born June 27, 1984) is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district since 2019. The district includes most of the northwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


=Endorsements

=


Primary results


Republican primary


Nominee

*Sean Parnell, U.S. Army veteran


Endorsements


Primary results


General election


Predictions


Polling


Results


District 18

The 18th district includes the entire city of
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...
and parts of surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat
Mike Doyle Michael, Mick or Mike Doyle may refer to: Politics * Michael Doyle (Irish politician), Irish Farmers' Party politician from Wexford, TD from 1922 to 1927 *Michael Doyle, alleged member of the Molly Maguires *Mike Doyle (American politician) (born ...
, who was re-elected unopposed in 2018.


Democratic primary


Nominee

*
Mike Doyle Michael, Mick or Mike Doyle may refer to: Politics * Michael Doyle (Irish politician), Irish Farmers' Party politician from Wexford, TD from 1922 to 1927 *Michael Doyle, alleged member of the Molly Maguires *Mike Doyle (American politician) (born ...
, incumbent U.S. representative


Eliminated in primary

*Jerry Dickinson, law professor


Disqualified

*Janis Brooks, former pastor and nonprofit founder


Endorsements


Primary results


Republican primary


Candidates


=Nominee

= *Luke Negron,
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Primary results


Independents


Candidates


=Declared

= *Donald Nevills, Navy veteran and business owner ''(write-in)'' *Daniel Vayda ''(write-in)''


General election


Predictions


Results


See also

* 2020 Pennsylvania elections


Notes

;Partisan clients


References


External links

;Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Christina Finello (D) for Congress

Brian Fitzpatrick (R) for Congress

Steve Scheetz (L) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Brendan Boyle (D) for Congress

David Torres (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Dwight Evans (D) for Congress

Michael Harvey (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Kathy Barnette (R) for Congress

Madeleine Dean (D) for Congress

Joe Tarshish (I) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Dasha Pruett (R) for Congress

Mary Gay Scanlon (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
John Emmons (R) for Congress

Chrissy Houlahan (D) for Congress

John McHugh (I) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Lisa Scheller (R) for Congress

Susan Wild (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Jim Bognet (R) for Congress

Matt Cartwright (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
Dan Meuser (R) for Congress

Gary Wegman (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
Eugene DePasquale (D) for Congress

Scott Perry (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
Sarah Hammond (D) for Congress

Lloyd Smucker (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates
Lee Griffin (D) for Congress

Fred Keller (R) for Congress

Elizabeth Terwilliger (L) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates
John Joyce (R) for Congress

Todd Rowley (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates
Bill Marx (D) for Congress

Guy Reschenthaler (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 15th district candidates
Glenn Thompson (R) for Congress

Robert Williams (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 16th district candidates
Kristy Gnibus (D) for Congress

Mike Kelly (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 17th district candidates
Conor Lamb (D) for Congress

Sean Parnell (R) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for 18th district candidates
Mike Doyle (D) for Congress

Luke Negron (R) for Congress

Donald Nevills (I) for Congress
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