The 2018 elections for the

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was held on November 6, 2018, with all districts being decided. The term of office for those who were elected in 2018 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2019. Pennsylvania state tepresentatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. The election coincided with the election for governor and one-half of the state senate. The Republican Party maintained its majority in the House of Representatives, despite receiving less than 45% of the popular vote.

Special elections

35th legislative district

Democratic state representative

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resigned his seat on November 6, 2017, after pleading guilty to charges regarding an illegal gambling machine ring. A special election for the 35th legislative district was held on January 23, 2018, to fill the seat. Democrats selected Austin Davis, an assistant to Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald, as their nominee. Republicans nominated Fawn Walker-Montgomery. Davis won the special election in the heavily Democratic district.

48th legislative district

Democratic state representative Brandon Neuman was elected to be a judge on the Washington County Court of Common Pleas in 2017. A special election to fill his House seat was held on May 15, 2018, in conjunction with the 2018 primary. Democrats nominated attorney Clark Mitchell Jr, while Republicans nominated Afghan War veteran Tim O'Neal. Both candidates also ran for their respective party's nomination for the 2018 general election.

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candidate Demosthenes Agoris also ran in this special election. O'Neal won the special election, flipping a seat into GOP hands.

68th legislative district

Republican state representative Matt E. Baker was appointed by President

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to serve in the

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in March 2018. A special election to fill his House seat was held on May 15, 2018, in conjunction with the 2018 primary. Democrats nominated educator Carrie Heath, while Republicans nominated businessman Clint Owlett. Both candidates also ran for their respective party's nomination for the 2018 general election. Owlett won the special election in the heavily Republican district.

178th legislative district

Republican state representative Scott Petri was named executive director of the

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in December 2017. A special election to fill his House seat was held on May 15, 2018, in conjunction with the 2018 primary. Democrats nominated Solebury Township supervisor Helen Tai, while Republicans nominated Council Rock School District board member Wendi Thomas. Both candidates also ran for their respective party's nomination for the 2018 general election. Tai defeated Thomas, flipping a seat for the Democrats, though Thomas would go on to win the seat back from Tai in the general election.

Predictions

Overview

Close races

''Districts where the margin of victory was under 10%:''

Results by district

Source:

References

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2018 state legislature elections in the United States