Pennsylvania General Assembly Election, 2006
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The 2006 Pennsylvania legislative elections saw the entire 203-member Pennsylvania House of Representatives and half of the Pennsylvania State Senate contested. While initial results of the elections showed the Republicans holding onto a one-seat majority, the race in the 156th district in Chester County had only 19 votes separating the candidates. A further count of provisional ballots and absentee ballots gave the Democrats a victory in the 156th district by 23 votes. A recount proved decisive in the Democrats' favor with the margin increasing to 28 votes. [1] This turned control to the Democrats for the first time since 1994.
As a further note, the pay raise scandal claimed one more high-level victim as Rep. Mike Veon, the Democratic Whip was defeated for re-election.
The Senate elections saw no seats change parties with the Republicans holding onto an eight-seat majority.
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[edit] Make-up of the House following the 2006 elections
| Affiliation | Members |
|
| Democratic Party | 102 | |
| Republican Party | 101 | |
| Total |
203 | |
[edit] Make-up of the Senate following the 2006 elections
| Affiliation | Members |
|
| Republican Party | 29 | |
| Democratic Party | 21 | |
| Total |
50 | |
[edit] House Contests in 2006
| District | Incumbent | Party | Residence | Status | Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Bebko-Jones (retired) |
Democrat | Erie | Democratic retention |
Patrick Harkins (D) Christine Pontoriero (R) |
9,378, 75.2% 3,099, 24.8% |
| 2 | Florindo Fabrizio | Democrat | Erie | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 14,759, 100% |
| 3 | Matthew Good | Republican | Erie | Democratic takeover |
John Hornaman (D) Matthew Good (R) Timothy Reim (GRN) |
10,659, 48.7% 10,549, 48.2% 683, 3.1% |
| 4 | Curtis Sonney | Republican | Harborcreek Township |
Republican retention |
Unopposed | 14,356, 100% |
| 5 | John R. Evans | Republican | Washington Township |
Republican retention |
John R. Evans (R) Jason White (D) Scott Rastetter (I) Edward Tonkin (L) |
8,732, 51.3% 6,735, 39.6% 1,273, 7.5% 273, 1.6% |
| 6 | Teresa Forcier (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Venango | Republican retention |
Brad Roae (R) Keith Abbott (D) |
10,065, 60.9% 6,462, 39.1% |
| 7 | Michael Gruitza (retired) |
Democrat | Hermitage | Democratic retention |
Mark Longietti (D/R) | 17,756, 100% |
| 8 | Richard R. Stevenson | Republican | Grove City | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 16,742, 100% |
| 9 | Chris Sainato | Democrat | New Castle | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 18,397, 100% |
| 10 | Frank LaGrotta (defeated in primary) |
Democrat | Ellwood City | Democratic retention |
Jaret Gibbons (D) Chuck Morse (R) |
9,651, 62.0% 5,911, 38.0% |
| 11 | Brian Ellis | Republican | Meridian | Republican retention |
Brian Ellis (R) Bill Neel (D) |
13,371, 64.7% 7,276, 35.2% |
| 12 | Daryl Metcalfe | Republican | Cranberry Township |
Republican retention |
Unopposed | 19,488, 100% |
| 13 | Arthur Hershey | Republican | Oxford | Republican retention |
Arthur Hershey (R) Tom Houghton (D) |
11,695, 53.5% 10,153, 46.5% |
| 14 | Michael Veon | Democrat | Beaver Falls | Republican takeover |
Jim Marshall (R) Mike Veon (D) |
10,511, 53.9% 8,992, 46.1% |
| 15 | Vincent Biancucci | Democrat | Monaca | Democratic retention |
Vince Biancucci (D) Todd Hockenberry (R) |
11,376, 50.6% 11,115, 49.4% |
| 16 | Sean Ramaley | Democrat | Economy | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 17,563, 100% |
| 17 | Rod Wilt (retired) |
Republican | Greenville | Republican retention |
Michele Brooks (R) Frank H. Weaver (D) |
9,437, 52.1% 8,676, 47.9% |
| 18 | Gene DiGirolamo | Republican | Bensalem | Republican retention |
Gene DiGirolamo (R) Harris Martin (D) |
12,555, 62.4% 7,552, 37.6% |
| 19 | Jake Wheatley | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 11,894, 100% |
| 20 | Don Walko | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Don Walko (D) Bill Stalter (R) Jim Barr (CST) |
12,536, 65.1% 6,007, 31.2% 709, 3.7% |
| 21 | Frank Pistella (defeated in primary) |
Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Lisa Bennington (D) | 16,500, 100% |
| 22 | Michael Diven | Republican | Pittsburgh | Democratic takeover |
Chelsa Wagner (D) Michael Diven (R) |
12,022, 55.4% 9,669, 46.6% |
| 23 | Dan Frankel | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 19,036, 100% |
| 24 | Joseph Preston, Jr. | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Joseph Preston, Jr. (D) Todd Elliott Koger (NON) |
13,617, 86.2% 2,180, 13.8% |
| 25 | Joseph Markosek | Democrat | Monroeville | Democratic retention |
Joseph Markosek (D) Ed Nicholson (R) |
13,853, 62.1% 8,454, 37.9% |
| 26 | Tim Hennessey | Republican | Pottstown | Republican retention |
Tim Hennessey (R) Jeff Brindle (SPU) |
13,603, 82.7% 2,843, 17.3% |
| 27 | Thomas Petrone | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Thomas Petrone (D) Bill Ogden (R) |
12,641, 66.4% 6,390, 33.6% |
| 28 | Mike Turzai | Republican | Bradfordwoods | Republican retention |
Mike Turzai (R) John Henry (D) |
19,026, 71.5% 7,585, 28.5% |
| 29 | Bernard T. O'Neill | Republican | Warminster | Republican retention |
Bernard T. O'Neill (R) Brad Kirsch (D) |
14,391, 56.1% 11,244, 43.9% |
| 30 | Shawn Flaherty | Democrat | Fox Chapel | Republican takeover |
Randy Vulakovich (R) Shawn Flaherty (D) |
14,712, 53.2% 12,933, 46.8% |
| 31 | David Steil | Republican | Yardley | Republican retention |
David Steil (R) Michael Diamond (D) |
13,717, 51.6% 12,858, 48.4% |
| 32 | Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Verona | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 18,130, 100% |
| 33 | Frank Dermody | Democrat | Oakmont | Democratic retention |
Frank Dermody (D) Eileen Watt (R) |
10,839, 50.8% 10,485, 49.2% |
| 34 | Paul Costa | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 18,123, 100% |
| 35 | Marc Gergely | Democrat | McKeesport | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 14,767, 100% |
| 36 | Harry Readshaw | Democrat | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 17,296, 100% |
| 37 | Thomas C. Creighton | Republican | Rapho Township | Republican retention |
Thomas C. Creighton (R) Lee Heffner (D) |
13,422, 69.9% 5,773, 30.1% |
| 38 | Kenneth Ruffing (defeated in primary) |
Democrat | West Mifflin | Democratic retention |
Bill Kortz (D) Daniel Davis (R) |
14,459, 70.9% 5,937, 29.1% |
| 39 | David Levdansky | Democrat | Elizabeth | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 16,953, 100% |
| 40 | John A. Maher | Republican | Upper St. Clair | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 20,323, 100% |
| 41 | Katie True | Republican | Lancaster | Republican retention |
Katie True (R) Kenneth Brenneman (D) |
16,195, 82.0% 3,559, 18.0% |
| 42 | Thomas L. Stevenson (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Pittsburgh | Democratic takeover |
Matthew Smith (D) Mark Harris (R) |
15,831, 58.5% 11,253, 41.5% |
| 43 | Scott Boyd | Republican | West Lampeter Township |
Republican retention |
Unopposed | 16,218, 100% |
| 44 | T. Mark Mustio | Republican | Moon Township | Republican retention |
T. Mark Mustio (R) Ray Uhric (D) |
14,241, 59.5% 9,681, 40.5% |
| 45 | Nick Kotik | Democrat | Robinson Township |
Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 18,024, 100% |
| 46 | Victor Lescovitz (retired) |
Democrat | Midway | Democratic retention |
Jesse White (D) Paul Snatchko (R) |
11,586, 53.8% 9,961, 46.2% |
| 47 | Keith J. Gillespie | Republican | York | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 18,289, 100% |
| 48 | Timothy Solobay | Democrat | Canonsburg | Democratic retention |
Timothy Solobay (D) Demo Agoris (R) |
15,272, 82.8% 3,162, 17.2% |
| 49 | Peter Daley | Democrat | Donora | Democratic retention |
Peter Daley (D) Edward Angell (R) |
11,417, 63.4% 6,578, 36.6% |
| 50 | H. William DeWeese | Democrat | Waynesburg | Democratic retention |
H. William DeWeese (D) Greg Hopkins (R) |
9,586, 52.6% 8,633, 47.4% |
| 51 | Lawrence Roberts (retired) |
Democrat | Uniontown | Democratic retention |
Tim Mahoney (D) John Mikita (R) |
9,184, 62.1% 5,615, 37.9% |
| 52 | James Shaner (retired) |
Democrat | Dunbar | Democratic retention |
Deberah Kula (D) William Earnesty (R) |
10,794, 68.2% 5,038, 31.8% |
| 53 | Robert Godshall | Republican | Franconia Township |
Republican retention |
Robert Godshall (R) John W. Hansen (D) |
11,486, 59.5% 7,833, 40.5% |
| 54 | John Pallone | Democrat | New Kensington | Democratic retention |
John Pallone (D) Scott Witon (R) |
12,664, 58.8% 8,878, 41.2% |
| 55 | Joseph Petrarca | Democrat | Vandergrift | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 15,473, 100% |
| 56 | James Casorio, Jr. | Democrat | North Huntingdon Township |
Democratic retention |
James Casorio, Jr. (D) Joel Reiter (R) Brian Blasko (BFR) |
12,664, 58.8% 8,878, 41.2% 731, 3.2% |
| 57 | Thomas Tangretti | Democrat | Jeannette | Democratic retention |
Thomas Tangretti (D) Steve Schaefer (R) |
14,118, 68.4% 6,519, 31.6% |
| 58 | R. Ted Harhai | Democrat | Monessen | Democratic retention |
Ted Harhai (D) Pete McConnell (R) |
13,911, 65.6% 7,295, 34.4% |
| 59 | Jess Stairs | Republican | Greensburg | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 20,334, 100% |
| 60 | Jeffrey P. Pyle | Republican | Ford City | Republican retention |
Jeffrey Pyle (R) Ron Covone (D) |
13,791, 70.4% 5,803, 29.6% |
| 61 | Kate Harper | Republican | Lower Gwynedd Township |
Republican retention |
Kate Harper (R) Ron Stoloff (D) |
13,139, 54.9% 10,808, 45.1% |
| 62 | Dave Reed | Republican | Indiana | Republican retention |
Dave Reed (R) Cynthia Spielman (D) |
11,377, 62.6% 6,811, 37.4% |
| 63 | Fred McIlhattan | Republican | Knox | Republican retention |
Fred McIlhattan (R) Christopher Shropshire (D) Michael Robertson (LIB) Timothy Campion (CST) |
13,449, 72.8% 4,378, 23.7% 380, 2.1% 271, 1.5% |
| 64 | Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Oil City | Republican retention |
Scott E. Hutchinson (R) Gary Hutchison (D) |
12,481, 66.0% 6,444, 34.1% |
| 65 | Kathy Rapp | Republican | Warren | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 16,168, 100% |
| 66 | Samuel H. Smith | Republican | Punxsutawney | Republican retention |
Samuel H. Smith (R) Samy Elmasry (D) Janet Serene (CST) |
9,290, 56.0% 6,293, 38.0% 995, 6.0% |
| 67 | Martin Causer | Republican | Port Allegany | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 12,640, 100% |
| 68 | Matthew E. Baker | Republican | Wellsboro | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 17,235, 100% |
| 69 | Bob Bastian | Republican | Friedens | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 15,664, 100% |
| 70 | John Fichter (retired) |
Republican | East Norriton | Republican retention |
Jay Moyer (R) Netta Young Hughes (D) Kat Valleley (LIB) |
10,795, 49.1% 10,726, 48.8% 480, 2.2% |
| 71 | Edward Wojnaroski | Democrat | Johnstown | Democratic retention |
Edward Wojnaroski (D) Ronald Esposito (REP) |
15,915, 78.3% 4,423, 21.7% |
| 72 | Thomas Yewcic | Democrat | Johnstown | Democratic retention |
Thomas Yewcic (D) Scott Hunt (REP) |
16,989, 74.3% 5,880, 25.7% |
| 73 | Gary Haluska | Democrat | Patton | Democratic retention |
Gary Haluska (D) Brian Tibbott (REP) |
13,596, 71.0% 5,555, 29.0% |
| 74 | Camille George | Democrat | Houtzdale | Democratic retention |
Camille George (D) Richard Hansel (REP) |
11,386, 63.3% 6,613, 36.7% |
| 75 | Dan Surra | Democrat | St. Mary's | Democratic retention |
Dan Surra (D) Todd Hanes (REP) |
11,775, 61.3% 7,438, 38.7% |
| 76 | Michael K. Hanna | Democrat | Lock Haven | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 13,446, 100% |
| 77 | Lynn B. Herman (retired) |
Republican | Philipsburg | Democratic takeover |
H. Scott Conklin (D) Barbara Spencer (R) |
12,063, 68.5% 6,166, 31.5% |
| 78 | Dick Hess | Republican | Bedford | Republican retention |
Dick Hess (R) Gary Ebersole (D) |
13,420, 59.1% 8,359, 40.9% |
| 79 | Richard Geist | Republican | Altoona | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 13,786, 100% |
| 80 | Jerry A. Stern | Republican | Martinsburg | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 18,285, 100% |
| 81 | Larry Sather (retired) |
Republican | Huntingdon | Republican retention |
Mick Fleck (R) Roy Thomas (D) |
11,050, 64.8% 6,012, 35.2% |
| 82 | Adam Harris | Republican | Mifflintown | Republican retention |
Adam Harris (R) Teresa O'Neal (D) |
10,927, 58.2% 7,837, 41.8% |
| 83 | Steven Cappelli | Republican | Williamsport | Republican retention |
Steven Cappelli (R) Richard Mirabito (D) |
10,519, 59.5% 7,153, 40.5% |
| 84 | Brett Feese (retired) |
Republican | Muncy | Republican retention |
Garth Everett (R) Thomas Paternostro (D) |
11,471, 63.3% 6,644, 36.7% |
| 85 | Russell Fairchild | Republican | Lewisburg | Republican retention |
Russell Fairchild (R) Stephen Connolley (D) |
11,482, 68.0% 5,404, 32.0% |
| 86 | Mark K. Keller | Republican | New Bloomfield | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 16,621, 100% |
| 87 | Glen Grell | Republican | Hampden Township |
Republican retention |
Glen Grell (R) Joseph Lombardi (D) |
17,400, 66.3% 8,860, 33.7% |
| 88 | Jerry Nailor | Republican | Mechanicsburg | Republican retention |
Jerry Nailor (R) Margaret Stuski (D) Christopher Irvin (GRN) |
16,776, 66.3% 6,685, 33.7% 804, 3.3% |
| 89 | Rob Kauffman | Republican | Chambersburg | Republican retention |
Rob Kauffman (R) Andrew Alosi (D) |
13,523, 69.9% 5,822, 30.1% |
| 90 | Patrick Fleagle (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Waynesboro | Republican retention |
Todd Rock (R) Patrick Fleagle (D) |
11,558, 54.0% 9,856, 46.0% |
| 91 | Stephen Maitland (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Gettysburg | Republican retention |
Dan Moul (R) Patrick Naugle (D) Lynn Smallwood (GRN) |
10,234, 51.9% 8,176, 41.4% 1,324, 6.7% |
| 92 | Bruce Smith (retired) |
Republican | Dillsburg | Republican retention |
Scott Perry (R) Laurence Ellsperman (D) |
16,072, 70.8% 6,620, 29.2% |
| 93 | Ronald E. Miller | Republican | Jacobus | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 19,185, 100% |
| 94 | Stanley Saylor | Republican | Red Lion | Republican retention |
Stanley Saylor (R) Maxine Kuntz (D) |
14,599, 73.5% 5,628, 26.5% |
| 95 | Steven Stetler (resigned) |
Democratic | Democratic retention |
Eugene DePasquale (D) Karen Emenheiser (R) |
7,604, 63.0% 4,464, 37.0% |
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| 96 | P. Michael Sturla | Democrat | Lancaster | Democratic retention |
P. Michael Sturla (D) Patrick Snyder (R) |
7,551, 58.3% 5,402, 41.7% |
| 97 | Roy E. Baldwin (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Manheim Township |
Republican retention |
John Bear (R) Timothy Callahan (D) |
15,243, 61.9% 9,377, 38.1% |
| 98 | David Hickernell | Republican | West Donegal Township |
Republican retention |
Unopposed | 15,119, 100% |
| 99 | Gordon Denlinger | Republican | Ephrata | Republican retention |
Gordon Denlinger (R) Ginny Diilio (D) |
12,114, 74.4% 4,168, 25.6% |
| 100 | Gibson C. Armstrong (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Stroudsburg | Republican retention |
Bryan Cutler (R) | 12,606, 100% |
| 101 | Mauree Gingrich | Republican | Palmyra | Republican retention |
Mauree Gingrich (R) Eric Wolfe (GRN) |
14,338, 84.4% 2,653, 15.6% |
| 102 | Peter Zug (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Lebanon | Republican retention |
Rosemarie Swanger (R) Raymond Ondrusek (LIB) |
15,082, 80.3% 3,702, 19.7% |
| 103 | Ronald Buxton | Democrat | Harrisburg | Democratic retention |
Ronald Buxton (D) Anthony Tezak, Jr. (R) |
9,542, 72.5% 3,620, 27.5% |
| 104 | Mark S. McNaughton (retired) |
Republican | Harrisburg | Republican retention |
Sue Helm (R) Dennis Coffman (D) |
12,685, 56.6% 9,718, 43.4% |
| 105 | Ronald Marsico | Republican | Harrisburg | Republican retention |
Ronald Marsico (R) Cheryl Nick (D) |
17,865, 67.7% 8,529, 32.3% |
| 106 | John D. Payne | Republican | Hummelstown | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 15,972, 100% |
| 107 | Robert Belfanti | Democrat | Mount Carmel | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 13,284, 100% |
| 108 | Merle H. Phillips | Republican | Upper Augusta Township |
Republican retention |
Merle Phillips (R) Antonio Michetti (D) Dodie Lovett (GRN) |
13,212, 74.2% 4,124, 23.2% 465, 2.6% |
| 109 | David Millard | Republican | Berwick | Republican retention |
David Millard (R) David Slavick (D) |
9,949, 58.5% 7,058, 41.5% |
| 110 | Tina Pickett | Republican | Towanda | Republican retention |
Tina Pickett (R) Diane Ward (D) |
13,891, 72.7% 5,219, 27.3% |
| 111 | Sandra Major | Republican | Montrose | Republican retention |
Sandra Major (R) Jay Sweeney (GRN) |
16,013, 82.6% 3,381, 17.4% |
| 112 | Fred Belardi (defeated in primary) |
Democrat | Scranton | Democratic retention |
Ken Smith | 16,330, 100% |
| 113 | Gaynor Cawley (retired) |
Democrat | Scranton | Democratic retention |
Frank Shimkus (D) Matthew Burke (R) |
15,384, 72.1% 5,951, 27.9% |
| 114 | Jim Wansacz | Democrat | Scott Township | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 21,199, 100% |
| 115 | Edward Staback | Democrat | Olyphant | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 18,757, 100% |
| 116 | Todd Eachus | Democrat | Hazleton | Democratic retention |
Todd Eachus (D) Michael Klesh (R) |
12,469, 86.0% 2,037, 14.0% |
| 117 | George Hasay (retired) |
Republican | Shickshinny | Republican retention |
Karen Boback (R) Fred Nichols (D) |
12,724, 67.3% 6,193, 32.7% |
| 118 | Thomas Tigue (retired) |
Democrat | Hughestown | Democratic retention |
Mike Carroll (D) Maureen Tatu (R) |
12,224, 67.4% 5,906, 32.6% |
| 119 | John Yudichak | Democrat | Nanticoke | Democratic retention |
John Yudichak (D) Ed Sieminski (R) |
13,713, 80.4% 3,336, 19.6% |
| 120 | Phyllis Mundy | Democrat | Kingston | Democratic retention |
Phyllis Mundy (D) John Cordora (R) |
15,026, 74.4% 5,160, 25.6% |
| 121 | Kevin Blaum (retired) |
Democrat | Wilkes-Barre | Democratic retention |
Eddie Pashinski (D) Christine Katsock (R) |
9,836, 64.9% 5,318, 35.1% |
| 122 | Keith R. McCall | Democrat | Summit Hill | Democratic retention |
Keith R. McCall (D) Glenn Confer (R) |
11,648, 66.5% 5,880, 33.5% |
| 123 | Neal Goodman | Democrat | Mahanoy City | Democratic retention |
Neal Goodman (D) Michael Cadau (R) |
11,946, 67.7% 5,702, 32.3% |
| 124 | David Argall | Republican | Tamaqua | Republican retention |
David Argall (R) Bill Mackey (D) |
13,324, 62.4% 8,036, 37.6% |
| 125 | Bob Allen (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Pottsville | Democratic takeover |
Tim Seip (D) Gary Hornberger (R) |
10,309, 53.8% 8,855, 46.2% |
| 126 | Dante Santoni, Jr. | Democrat | Reading | Democratic retention |
Dante Santoni, Jr. (D) Hal Baker (R) |
11,164, 64.0% 6,290, 36.0% |
| 127 | Thomas R. Caltagirone | Democrat | Reading | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 8,450, 100% |
| 128 | Samuel Rohrer | Republican | Reading | Republican retention |
Samuel Rohrer (R) Russell Hummel (D) |
13,225, 54.8% 10,889, 45.2% |
| 129 | Sheila Miller (retired) |
Republican | Tulpehocken Township |
Republican retention |
Jim Cox (R) William Evans (D) Jeremy Levan (LIB) |
11,318, 53.1% 8,984, 42.1% 1,024, 4.8% |
| 130 | Dennis Leh (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Boyertown | Democratic takeover |
David Kessler (D) Billy Reed (R) |
12,902, 57.3% 9,609, 42.7% |
| 131 | Karen Beyer | Republican | Bethlehem | Republican retention |
Karen Beyer (R) Linda Minger (D) |
9,901, 53.3% 8,689, 46.7% |
| 132 | Jennifer L. Mann | Democrat | Allentown | Republican retention |
Jennifer L. Mann (R) Eddie Tiburcio (D) |
9,507, 79.2% 2,502, 20.8% |
| 133 | T.J. Rooney (retired) |
Democrat | Fountain Hill | Democratic retention |
Joseph Brennan (D) Dawn Berrigan (R) Guy Gray (GRN) |
8,482, 65.5% 3,986, 30.8% 472, 3.6% |
| 134 | Douglas Reichley | Republican | Emmaus | Republican retention |
Douglas Reichley (R) Christopher Casey (D) |
15,000, 60.4% 9,854, 39.6% |
| 135 | Steve Samuelson | Democrat | Bethlehem | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 14,828, 100% |
| 136 | Robert L. Freeman | Democrat | Easton | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 12,735, 100% |
| 137 | Richard Grucela | Democrat | Nazareth | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 17,385, 100% |
| 138 | Craig Dally | Republican | Nazareth | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 17,529, 100% |
| 139 | Jerry Birmelin (retired) |
Republican | Waymart | Republican retention |
Michael Peifer (R) | 14,069, 100% |
| 140 | Thomas C. Corrigan, Sr. (retired) |
Democrat | Bristol | Democratic retention |
John T. Galloway(D) Joseph Montone (R) |
13,254, 71.5% 5,292, 28.5% |
| 141 | Anthony Melio | Democrat | Levittown | Democratic retention |
Anthony Melio (D) Joseph Hogan(R) |
14,713, 77.9% 4,167, 22.1% |
| 142 | Matthew N. Wright | Republican | Langhorne | Democratic takeover |
Chris King (D) Matthew N. Wright (R) |
12,524, 52.5% 11,331, 47.5% |
| 143 | Charles McIlhinney, Jr. (ran for PA Senate) |
Republican | Doylestown | Republican retention |
Marguerite Quinn (R) Larry Glick (D) Tom Lingenfelter (I) |
12,957, 50.2% 11,140, 43.2% 1,716, 6.6% |
| 144 | Katherine M. Watson | Republican | Warminster | Republican retention |
Katherine Watson (R) James Trimble (D) |
14,829, 60.1% 7,904, 39.9% |
| 145 | Paul Clymer | Republican | Sellersville | Republican retention |
Paul Clymer (R) James Trimble (D) John Ryan (I) |
13,308, 60.6% 9,828, 36.0% 753, 3.4% |
| 146 | Thomas J. Quigley | Republican | Pottstown | Republican retention |
Thomas J. Quigley (R) P. J. McGill (D) |
11,142, 57.6% 8,218, 42.4% |
| 147 | Raymond Bunt (retired) |
Republican | Spring Mount | Republican retention |
Bob Mensch (R) Roger Buchanan (D) |
11,639, 55.8% 9,231, 44.2% |
| 148 | Michael Gerber | Democrat | Conshohocken | Democratic retention |
Michael Gerber (D) Tom Gale(R) |
18,346, 67.4% 8,862, 32.6% |
| 149 | Daylin Leach | Democrat | King of Prussia | Democratic retention |
Daylin Leach (D) Monica Treichel (R) |
16,449, 66.9% 8,128, 33.1% |
| 150 | Jacqueline Crahalla (retired) |
Republican | Audubon | Republican retention |
Mike Vereb (R) Olivia Brady (D) |
10,965, 52.2% 10,057, 47.8% |
| 151 | Eugene F. McGill | Republican | Horsham Township |
Democratic takeover |
Rick Taylor (D) Eugene F. McGill (R) |
12,604, 54.3% 10,591, 45.7% |
| 152 | Susan E. Cornell (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Hatboro | Republican retention |
Tom Murt (R) Michael Paston(D) |
12,114, 53.6% 10,482, 46.4% |
| 153 | Josh Shapiro | Democrat | Abington | Democratic retention |
Josh Shapiro (D) Lou Guerra, Jr. (R) |
19,576, 76.0% 6,188, 24.0% |
| 154 | Lawrence H. Curry | Democrat | Jenkintown | Democratic retention |
Lawrence H. Curry(D) Bruce Anderson (R) |
20,743, 78.0% 5,850, 22.0% |
| 155 | Curt Schroder | Republican | Downingtown | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 17,708, 100% |
| 156 | Elinor Taylor (retired) |
Republican | West Chester | Democratic takeover |
Barbara McIlvaine Smith (D) Shannon Royer (R) |
11,614, 50.0% 11,591, 50.0% |
| 157 | Carole Rubley | Republican | Wayne | Republican retention |
Carole Rubley (R) Richard Ciamacca (D) James Babb (LIB) |
14,977, 58.2% 9,896, 38.4% 872, 3.4% |
| 158 | Chris Ross | Republican | Kennett Square | Republican retention |
Chris Ross (R) Mario Calvarese (D) |
15,066, 64.3% 8,351, 35.7% |
| 159 | Thaddeus Kirkland | Democrat | Chester | Democratic retention |
Thaddeus Kirkland (D) Baltazar Rubio (R) |
8,490, 67.8% 4,034, 32.2% |
| 160 | Stephen Barrar | Republican | Aston | Republican retention |
Stephen Barrar (R) Steven Diggory (D) |
17,239, 63.8% 9,789, 63.2% |
| 161 | Thomas P. Gannon | Republican | Woodlyn | Democratic takeover |
Brian Lentz (D) Thomas P. Gannon (R) |
14,219, 51.4% 13,435, 48.6% |
| 162 | Ron Raymond | Republican | Sharon Hill | Republican retention |
Ron Raymond (R) Marilyn Woodman (D) |
12,539, 61.9% 7,720, 38.1% |
| 163 | Nicholas Micozzie | Republican | Upper Darby Township |
Republican retention |
Nicholas Micozzie (R) Marie DeYoung (D) |
12,905, 57.2% 9,656, 42.8% |
| 164 | Mario Civera, Jr. | Republican | Upper Darby Township |
Republican retention |
Nicholas Micozzie (R) Marie DeYoung (D) |
10,646, 57.1% 7,988, 42.9% |
| 165 | William Adolph, Jr. | Republican | Springfield | Republican retention |
William Adolph, Jr. (R) Larry Healy (D) Michael Thompson (NAI) |
14,896, 58.7% 9,781, 38.5% 721, 2.8% |
| 166 | Greg Vitali | Democrat | Havertown | Democratic retention |
Greg Vitali (D) John Williamson (R) |
18,626, 66.8% 9,238, 33.2% |
| 167 | Robert Flick (retired) |
Republican | Malvern | Republican retention |
Duane Milne (R) Anne Crowley (D) |
13,556, 50.3% 13,412, 49.7% |
| 168 | Tom Killion | Republican | Newtown Square | Republican retention |
Tom Killion (R) Fred Dewey (D) |
16,163, 58.7% 11,373, 41.3% |
| 169 | Dennis M. O'Brien | Republican | Philadelphia | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 12,997, 100% |
| 170 | George Kenney | Republican | Philadelphia | Republican retention |
George Kenney (R) Brendan Boyle (D) |
10,924, 54.1% 9,261, 45.9% |
| 171 | Kerry Benninghoff | Republican | Bellefonte | Republican retention |
Unopposed | 14,656, 100% |
| 172 | John M. Perzel | Republican | Philadelphia | Republican retention |
John M. Perzel (R) Tim Kearney (D) John McDermott (CST) |
14,594, 68.4% 6,406, 30.0% 338, 1.6% |
| 173 | Michael P. McGeehan | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Michael P. McGeehan (D) Reynolds Baldwin (R) |
11,338, 75.8% 3,619, 24.2% |
| 174 | John Sabatina, Jr. | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
John Sabatina, Jr. (D) Traci Confer (GRN) |
12,736, 93.3% 914, 6.7% |
| 175 | Marie Lederer (retired) |
Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Michael H. O'Brien (D) Patricia Dempsey (R) |
13,983, 84.1% 2,648, 15.9% |
| 176 | Mario Scavello | Republican | Mount Pocono | Republican retention |
Mario Scavello (R) Bernard Kennedy (D) |
8,891, 61.8% 5,506, 38.2% |
| 177 | John J. Taylor | Republican | Philadelphia | Republican retention |
John J. Taylor (R) Harry Engasser (D) |
10,269, 66.3% 5,222, 33.7% |
| 178 | Scott Petri | Republican | New Hope | Republican retention |
Scott Petri (R) Marion Leszczynski (D) |
15,415, 59.4% 10,523, 40.6% |
| 179 | William Rieger (retired) |
Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Tony Payton (D) Troy Bouie (R) |
9,252, 88.4% 1,220, 11.7% |
| 180 | Angel Cruz | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Angel Cruz (D) Charles Reynolds (R) |
8,746, 92.0% 758, 8.0% |
| 181 | W. Curtis Thomas | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 13,435, 100% |
| 182 | Babette Josephs | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Babette Josephs (D) Lindsay Doering (R) |
16,571, 82.0% 3,638, 18.0% |
| 183 | Julie Harhart | Republican | North Catasauqua | Republican retention |
Julie Harhart (R) Russ Shade (D) Carl Edwards (CST) |
12,126, 61.4% 7,131, 36.1% 496, 2.5% |
| 184 | William F. Keller | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
William F. Keller (D) Robert Mannino (R) |
13,355, 84.3% 2,494, 15.7% |
| 185 | Robert Donatucci | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Robert Donatucci (D) Gregory Gentile (R) |
12,324, 83.6% 2,411, 16.4% |
| 186 | Harold James | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 14,214, 100% |
| 187 | Paul Semmel (defeated in primary) |
Republican | Schnecksville | Republican retention |
Carl Mantz (R) Archie Follweiler (D) |
10,217, 50.7% 9,937, 49.3% |
| 188 | James R. Roebuck, Jr. | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
James R. Roebuck, Jr. (D) Mike Rosenberg (GRN) |
11,487, 86.5% 1,795, 13.5% |
| 189 | John Siptroth | Democrat | Smithfield Township |
Democratic retention |
John Siptroth (D) Donna Asure (R) |
8,494, 54.3% 7,159, 45.7% |
| 190 | Thomas Blackwell IV | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Thomas Blackwell IV (D) Westley Ames (R) |
15,200, 97.5% 389, 2.5% |
| 191 | Ronald G. Waters | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 14,405, 100% |
| 192 | Louise Bishop | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 16,882, 100% |
| 193 | Steven Nickol | Republican | Hanover | Republican retention |
Steven Nickol (R) Bill Panebaker (D) Thomas Marti (GRN) |
12,623, 67.3% 5,428, 28.9% 702, 3.7% |
| 194 | Kathy Manderino | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Kathy Manderino (D) Thomas C. Rolland (R) |
15,772, 80.8% 3,748, 19.2% |
| 195 | Frank L. Oliver | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 16,149, 100% |
| 196 | Beverley Mackereth | Republican | Spring Grove | Republican retention |
Beverley Mackereth (R) William Hansman (D) |
15,415, 73.2% 5,637, 26.8% |
| 197 | Jewell Williams | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 15,287, 100% |
| 198 | Rosita Youngblood | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Rosita Youngblood (D) John Staggs (SWP) |
15,600, 96.4% 587, 3.6% |
| 199 | William Gabig | Republican | Carlisle | Republican retention |
William Gabig (R) Bill Cobb (D) Katrina Haycock (GRN) |
11,076, 56.1% 8,017, 40.6% 660, 3.3% |
| 200 | Cherelle Parker | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 21,244, 100% |
| 201 | John Myers | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
John Myers (D) Joseph Messa (R) |
16,083, 97.0% 502, 3.0% |
| 202 | Mark B. Cohen | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 13,315, 100% |
| 203 | Dwight Evans | Democrat | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 15,853, 100% |
[edit] Senate Contests in 2006
Even-numbered districts were contested in 2006.
| District | Incumbent | Party | Residence | Status | Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Christine Tartaglione | Democratic | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Christine Tartaglione (D) Christopher Morris (R) |
44,066, 84.2% 8,283, 15.8% |
| 4 | LeAnna Washington | Democratic | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
LeAnna Washington (D) Ron Holt (R) |
77,396, 84.2% 14,523, 15.8% |
| 6 | Robert M. Tomlinson | Republican | Bensalem | Republican retention |
Robert M. Tomlinson (R) Paul Lang (D) |
47,772, 53.4% 41,685, 46.6% |
| 8 | Anthony H. Williams | Democratic | Philadelphia | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 58,053, 100% |
| 10 | Joe Conti (Retired) |
Republican | Doylestown | Republican retention |
Chuck McIlhinney (R) Chris Serpico (D) |
52,060, 51.5% 48,951, 48.5% |
| 12 | Stewart Greenleaf | Republican | Willow Grove | Republican retention |
Stewart Greenleaf (R) Jeff Albert (D) |
56,935, 57.4% 42,257, 42.6% |
| 14 | Raphael J. Musto | Democratic | Pittston | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 53,087, 100% |
| 16 | Patrick Browne | Republican | Allentown | Republican retention |
Patrick Browne (R) Richard Orloski (D) |
38,764, 54.2% 32,788, 45.8% |
| 18 | Lisa Boscola | Democratic | Bethlehem | Democratic retention |
Lisa Boscola (D) Bonnie Dodge (R) |
51,599, 71.4% 20,714, 28.6% |
| 20 | Charles Lemmond (Retired) |
Republican | Dallas | Republican retention |
Lisa Baker (R) Robert McNamara (D) |
46,943, 59.4% 32,148, 40.6% |
| 22 | Robert J. Mellow | Democratic | Peckville | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 71,141, 100% |
| 24 | Robert Wonderling | Republican | Harleysville | Republican retention |
Robert Wonderling (R) Dave Wilsey (D) |
48,310, 56.5% 37,179, 43.5% |
| 26 | Edwin B. Erickson | Republican | Newtown Square | Republican retention |
Edwin B. Erickson (R) Michael Farrell (D) |
50,986, 52.2% 46,641, 47.8% |
| 28 | Michael Waugh | Republican | York | Republican retention |
Michael Waugh (R) J. P. Kurish (D) Edward Gately (GRN) |
52,442, 66.3% 24,050, 30.4% 2,637, 3.3% |
| 30 | Robert C. Jubelirer (Defeated for re-nomination) |
Republican | Altoona | Republican retention |
John Eichelberger (R) Greg Morris (D) |
45,607, 62.7% 27,106, 37.3% |
| 32 | Richard Kasunic | Democratic | Dunbar | Democratic retention |
Richard Kasunic (D) Ronald Gallo (R) |
45,425, 68.1% 21,302, 31.9% |
| 34 | Jake Corman | Republican | Benner Township | Republican retention |
Jake Corman (R) Jon Eich (D) Thomas Martin (LIB) Robert Cash (VFC) |
43,028, 56.0% 30,025, 39.1% 2,140, 2.8% 1,590, 2.1% |
| 36 | Noah Wenger (Retired) |
Republican | Ephrata | Republican retention |
Michael Brubaker (R) Jason Leisey (D) |
51,145, 65.5% 26,896, 34.5% |
| 38 | Jim Ferlo | Democratic | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Jim Ferlo (D) Joseph Murphy (R) |
57,195, 84.2% 10,718, 15.8% |
| 40 | Jane C. Orie | Republican | Pittsburgh | Republican retention |
Jane C. Orie (R) Christopher Graham (D) |
77,566, 84.7% 14,029, 15.3% |
| 42 | Wayne Fontana | Democratic | Pittsburgh | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 60,634, 100% |
| 44 | John Rafferty, Jr. | Republican | Collegeville | Republican retention |
John Rafferty, Jr. (R) Dan Weand (D) |
49,798, 56.2% 38,768, 43.8% |
| 46 | J. Barry Stout | Democratic | Bentleyville | Democratic retention |
Unopposed | 61,511, 100% |
| 48 | David J. Brightbill (Defeated for re-nomination) |
Republican | Lebanon | Republican retention |
Mike Folmer (R) John Liss (D) |
54,425, 63.4% 31,442, 36.6% |
| 50 | Robert D. Robbins | Republican | Greenville | Republican retention |
Robert D. Robbins (R) Art Allen (D) |
41,302, 53.5% 35,854, 46.5% |
