2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania was 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 coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
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Results: Democratic hold Republican hold |
Elections in Pennsylvania |
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District 1
The 1st district consists of all of Bucks County and a sliver of Montgomery County. The incumbent is Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Nominee
- Brian Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Meehan, president of investment advisory firm[2]
Endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Joe Lieberman, U.S. Senator from Connecticut (1989-2013), 2000 Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States (former Democrat, Independent since 2006)[3]
- U.S. Representatives
- Lou Barletta, U.S. Representative for PA-11 (2011-19)[4]
- Mike Fitzpatrick, U.S. Representative for PA-8 (2005–07, 2011–17) and candidate's brother (deceased)[4]
- State executives
- Jim Cawley, former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2011–15)[4]
- Mark Schweiker, former Governor of Pennsylvania (2001–2003)[4]
- State legislators
- Gene DiGirolamo, former Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Frank Farry, Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Robert Godshall, former Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Stewart Greenleaf, former Pennsylvania State Senator[4]
- Chuck McIlhinney, former Pennsylvania State Senator[4]
- Bob Mensch, Pennsylvania State Senator[4]
- Bernie O'Neil, former Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Marguerite Quinn, former Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Craig Staats, Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Marcy Toepel, Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Tommy Tomlinson, Pennsylvania State Senator[4]
- Kathy Watson, former Pennsylvania State Representative[4]
- Organizations
- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions[4]
- Humane Society[5]
- Giffords[4]
- Moms Demand Action[6]
- National Education Association[4]
- National Wildlife Federation Action Fund[4]
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO[7]
- Pennsylvania State Education Association[4]
- Pro-Israel America[8]
- Republican Jewish Coalition[9]
- Sierra Club[4]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[4]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[4]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[4]
- American Maritime Officers[4]
- International Association of Fire Fighters[4]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers[4]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[4]
- International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots[4]
- Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association[4]
- Seafarers International Union of North America[4]
- United Mine Workers[4]
- Newspapers and other media
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 48,017 | 63.2 | |
Republican | Andy Meehan | 27,895 | 36.8 | |
Total votes | 75,912 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Christina Finello, Ivyland borough councilwoman and Bucks County Deputy Director of Housing and Human Services[12]
Eliminated in primary
- Skylar Hurwitz, owner of Demetrius Consulting, a technology consulting firm[13]
Withdrew
- Judi Reiss, Bucks County prothonotary and former Lower Makefield Township supervisor[14]
- Debra Wachspress, member of the Pennsbury School District school board[15][16]
Declined
- Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bucks County commissioner[17]
- Patrick Murphy, former United States Under Secretary of the Army and former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district (2007–2011)[17]
- Rachel Reddick, U.S. Navy veteran and candidate for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district in 2018[18][19]
Nominee
- Steve Scheetz, chair of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania (write-in)
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009-2017), U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[20]
- U.S. Vice Presidents
- Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States (2009-2017), U.S. Senator from Delaware (1973-2009), 2020 Democratic Presidential nominee[21]
- U.S. Senators
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2013–present), 2020 candidate for President[21]
- U.S. Representatives
- Madeleine Dean, U.S. Representative for PA-4 (2019–present)[21]
- State legislators
- Maria Collett, Pennsylvania State Senator[21]
- Tina Davis, Pennsylvania State Representative[21]
- John Galloway, Pennsylvania State Representative[21]
- Steve Santarsiero, Pennsylvania State Senator[21]
- Wendy Ullman, Pennsylvania State Representative[21]
- Perry Warren, Pennsylvania State Representative[21]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[21]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee[21]
- Democratic Jewish Outreach PA[21]
- EMILY's List[21]
- End Citizens United[21]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[21]
- Let America Vote[21]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[21]
- National Organization for Women[21]
- Organizations
- LEAP Forward[22]
- Sunrise Movement – Pennsbury chapter[23]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Christina Finello | 71,571 | 77.5 | |
Democratic | Skylar Hurwitz | 20,737 | 22.5 | |
Total votes | 92,308 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Lean R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Lean R | October 1, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Tossup | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Tossup | October 26, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Lean R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Lean R | August 21, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Lean R | September 3, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Brian Fitzpatrick (R) |
Christina Finello (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 1] | October 6–7, 2020 | 569 (LV) | – | 46% | 47% | – | 7% |
Global Strategy Group (D)[upper-alpha 2] | October 1–4, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 45% | – | – |
American Viewpoint (R)[upper-alpha 3] | September 14–16, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 52% | 36% | – | – |
DFM Research | August 16–18, 2020 | 384 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 47% | 35% | 4%[lower-alpha 2] | 14% |
American Viewpoint (R)[upper-alpha 3] | July 13–15, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 50% | 35% | 5%[lower-alpha 3] | 8% |
Public Opinion Strategies (R)[upper-alpha 4] | July 11–14, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 53% | 39% | – | – |
Victoria Research & Consulting (D)[upper-alpha 1] | June 7–14, 2020 | 403 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 46% | – | 8% |
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 2] | June 10–11, 2020 | 753 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 40% | 38% | – | 21% |
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Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 249,804 | 56.6 | |
Democratic | Christina Finello | 191,875 | 43.4 | |
Total votes | 441,679 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2
The 2nd district consists of Northeast Philadelphia and parts of North Philadelphia. The incumbent is Democrat Brendan Boyle who was re-elected with 79.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Nominee
- Brendan Boyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- State legislators
- Kevin Boyle, Pennsylvania State Representative[33]
- Ed Neilson, Pennsylvania State Representative[33]
- Local Officials
- Alan Butkovitz, former City Controller of Philadelphia[33]
- Bill Greenlee, member of Philadelphia City Council[33]
- Bobby Henon, member of Philadelphia City Council[33]
- Organizations
- Democratic Majority for Israel[34]
- Humane Society[5]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[33]
- Pro-Israel America[8]
- Sierra Club[35]
- Labor unions
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Brendan Boyle (incumbent) | 73,980 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 73,980 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- David Torres, community activist[36]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Torres | 14,010 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 14,010 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Brendan Boyle (incumbent) | 198,140 | 72.5 | |
Republican | David Torres | 75,022 | 27.5 | |
Total votes | 273,162 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Dwight Evans, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dwight Evans (incumbent) | 164,871 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 164,871 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Michael Harvey, Philadelphia's 60th Ward Chairperson and military veteran[38]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Harvey | 5,020 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 5,020 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dwight Evans (incumbent) | 341,708 | 91.0 | |
Republican | Michael Harvey | 33,671 | 9.0 | |
Total votes | 375,379 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Madeleine Dean, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Madeleine Dean (incumbent) | 122,657 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 122,657 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Kathy Barnette, military veteran and political commentator[45]
Withdrawn
- Renee Beadencup, paralegal
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Glenn Thompson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district (2019-present), Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district (2009-2019)[46]
- State legislators
- Douglas V. Mastriano, member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 33rd district (2019-present)[46]
- Organizations
- Eagle Forum[46]
- Gun Owners of America - Pennsylvania chapter[46]
- Log Cabin Republicans[46]
- Maggie's List[46]
- National Right to Life Committee[46]
- Labor unions
- Individuals
- Jack Brewer, former professional football player[46]
- Eric Trump, businessman, former reality television personality and son of Donald Trump[47]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kathy Barnette | 58,571 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 58,571 | 100.0 |
Independent Candidates
- Joe Tarshish, auditor (write-in)
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Madeleine Dean (incumbent) | 264,637 | 59.5 | |
Republican | Kathy Barnette | 179,926 | 40.5 | |
Total votes | 444,563 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Mary Gay Scanlon, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Brady Campaign[39]
- Demand Universal Healthcare (DUH)[48]
- Equality PAC[40]
- Human Rights Campaign[48]
- Humane Society[5]
- J Street PAC[37]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[41]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[48]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[42]
- Moms Demand Action[6]
- National Organization for Women[44]
- National Women's Political Caucus[48]
- Sierra Club[35]
- Labor unions
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mary Gay Scanlon (incumbent) | 103,194 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 103,194 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Dasha Pruett, photographer[49]
Eliminated in primary
- Rob Jordan, activist[38]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Glenn Thompson, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district (2019-present), Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district (2009-2019)[50]
- Curt Weldon, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (1987-2007)[51]
- State legislators
- Douglas V. Mastriano, Pennsylvania State Senator[52]
- Individuals
- Martha Boneta, Senior Advisor for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign[52]
- Corey Lewandowski, political operative, lobbyist, political commentator, author and campaign manager for Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign[53]
- Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dasha Pruett | 31,734 | 61.5 | |
Republican | Rob Jordan | 19,890 | 38.5 | |
Total votes | 51,624 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mary Gay Scanlon (incumbent) | 255,743 | 64.7 | |
Republican | Dasha Pruett | 139,552 | 35.3 | |
Total votes | 395,295 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Chrissy Houlahan, incumbent U.S. Representative[55]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- 314 Action[56]
- Brady Campaign[39]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[34]
- End Citizens United[57]
- Equality PAC[40]
- Giffords[58]
- Humane Society[5]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[41]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[42]
- Moms Demand Action[6]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[43]
- National Organization for Women[44]
- Sierra Club[35]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chrissy Houlahan (incumbent) | 89,411 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 89,411 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- John Emmons, chemical engineer[59]
Declined
- Ryan Costello, former U.S. Representative[60]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Emmons | 56,928 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 56,928 | 100.0 |
Declared
- John McHugh, Honey Brook Township Chairman and Marine veteran (write-in)[61]
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chrissy Houlahan (incumbent) | 226,440 | 56.1 | |
Republican | John Emmons | 177,526 | 43.9 | |
Total votes | 403,966 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Susan Wild, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009-2017)[20]
- U.S. Vice Presidents
- Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States (2009-2017), United States Senator from Delaware (1973-2009), Democratic nominee for the 2020 election[62]
- U.S. Senators
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY), former 2020 presidential candidate[62]
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-MN), former 2020 presidential candidate[63]
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D-MA), former 2020 presidential candidate[64]
- 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[62]
- Individuals
- Lily Eskelsen García, President of the National Education Association[62]
- Abbi Jacobson, comedian[65]
- Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood[62]
- Amanda Seyfried, actress[66]
- Organizations
- BOLD PAC[67]
- Brady Campaign[39]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[34]
- EMILY's List[68]
- End Citizens United[69]
- Equality PAC[40]
- Everytown for Gun Safety[62]
- Giffords[58]
- Human Rights Campaign[62]
- Humane Society[5]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[41]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[62]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[70]
- Moms Demand Action[6]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[71]
- National Organization for Women[44]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[62]
- New Democrats[62]
- People for the American Way[62]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[72]
- Sierra Club[35]
- Labor unions
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Susan Wild (incumbent) | 76,878 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 76,878 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Lisa Scheller, former Lehigh County commissioner[73]
Eliminated in primary
- Dean Browning, former Lehigh County commissioner, businessman, and candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district in 2018[74]
Did not qualify for ballot access
- Matthew D. Connolly, Republican nominee for PA-17 in 2018[75]
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017-present)[76]
- Executive branch officials
- Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017-18), Governor of South Carolina (2011-17)[76]
- U.S. Senators
- Pat Toomey, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2011-present), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th district (1999-2005)[76]
- State executives
- Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota (2019-present), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st District (2011-2019), Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 6th district (2007-2011)[76]
- U.S. Representatives
- John Joyce, U.S. Representative from PA-12 (2019–present)[76]
- Fred Keller, U.S. Representative from PA-13 (2019–present)[76]
- Dan Meuser, U.S. Representative from PA-9 (2019–present)[76]
- Guy Reschenthaler, U.S. Representative from PA-9 (2019–present)[76]
- Lloyd Smucker, U.S. Representative from PA-11 (2017–present)[76]
- Glenn Thompson, U.S. Representative from PA-14 (2009–present)[76]
- State legislators
- Dave Argall, Pennsylvania State Senator[76]
- Jerry Knowles, Pennsylvania State Representative[76]
- Scott Wagner, former Pennsylvania State Senator, 2018 Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania[76]
- Organizations
- Individuals
- Jeff Bartos, 2018 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania[76]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lisa Scheller | 29,673 | 52.1 | |
Republican | Dean Browning | 27,260 | 47.9 | |
Total votes | 56,933 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Likely D | October 8, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Likely D | October 8, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | October 29, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Likely D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Likely D | August 21, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Susan Wild (D) |
Lisa Scheller (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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DeSales University | October 11–24, 2020[lower-alpha 6] | 448 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 54% | 36% | – | – |
Franklin & Marshall College | October 12–18, 2020 | 447 (V) | ± 5.8% | 44% | 36% | – | 20% |
DeSales University | October 3–10, 2020 | 466 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 54% | 36% | – | – |
Muhlenberg College/Morning Call | September 21–24, 2020 | 414 (LV) | ± 5.5% | 52% | 39% | 2%[lower-alpha 5] | 8% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Susan Wild (incumbent) | 195,475 | 51.9 | |
Republican | Lisa Scheller | 181,407 | 48.1 | |
Total votes | 376,882 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Matt Cartwright, incumbent U.S. Representative[78]
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- U.S. Senators
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D-MA); former 2020 presidential candidate[64]
- Organizations
- BOLD PAC[67]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[34]
- End Citizens United[57]
- Giffords[58]
- Humane Society[5]
- J Street PAC[37]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[41]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[79]
- Moms Demand Action[6]
- Sierra Club[35]
- Our Revolution[80]
- Blue America[81]
- Progressive Democrats of America[82]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Matt Cartwright (incumbent) | 75,101 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 75,101 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Jim Bognet, former senior vice president for communications of the Export–Import Bank of the United States[83]
Eliminated in primary
- Mike Cammisa, bar manager[84]
- Teddy Daniels, former police officer and U.S. Army veteran[85]
- Earl Granville, U.S. Army veteran[86]
- Harry Haas, Luzerne County councilman[87]
- Michael Marsicano, former mayor of Hazleton[88]
Declined
- Lou Barletta, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018[89]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Lou Barletta, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 11th district (2011-2019), Mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania (2000-2010)[90]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Bognet | 16,281 | 28.4 | |
Republican | Teddy Daniels | 13,560 | 23.7 | |
Republican | Earl Granville | 13,283 | 23.2 | |
Republican | Mike Marsciano | 7,404 | 12.9 | |
Republican | Harry Haas | 5,369 | 9.4 | |
Republican | Mike Cammisa | 1,367 | 2.4 | |
Total votes | 57,264 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[24] | Lean D | July 17, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | October 16, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Likely D | October 8, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Likely D | October 26, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Lean D | August 21, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Matt Cartwright (D) |
Jim Bognet (R) |
Undecided |
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co/efficient (R)[upper-alpha 5] | October 13–14, 2020 | 615 (LV) | – | 48% | 43% | – |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Matt Cartwright (incumbent) | 178,004 | 51.8 | |
Republican | Jim Bognet | 165,783 | 48.2 | |
Total votes | 343,787 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Dan Meuser, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[91]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dan Meuser (incumbent) | 77,350 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 77,350 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Gary Wegman, dentist[92]
Eliminated in primary
- Laura Quick, delivery driver[92]
Endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present), Treasurer of Pennsylvania (2005-2007), Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997-2005)[94]
- Labor unions
- North America's Building Trades Unions[94]
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO[94]
- United Food and Commercial Workers[94]
- Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Gary Wegman | 27,451 | 51.0 | |
Democratic | Laura Quick | 26,385 | 49.0 | |
Total votes | 53,836 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dan Meuser (incumbent) | 232,988 | 66.3 | |
Democratic | Gary Wegman | 118,266 | 33.7 | |
Total votes | 351,254 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Scott Perry, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Bobby Jeffries, logistics director[95]
Endorsements
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Perry (incumbent) | 79,365 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 79,365 | 100.0 |
Eliminated in primary
- Tom Brier, attorney[99]
Declined
- George Scott, U.S. Army veteran, pastor, and nominee for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district in 2018[102] (running for PA Senate, District 15)[103]
Endorsements
- State executives
- Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (1995–2003)[104]
- Unions
- American Postal Workers Union-Keystone Area Local #1566[105]
- Organizations
- LEAP Forward[22]
- U.S. Presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009-2017), U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[20]
- U.S. Vice Presidents
- Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States (2009-2017), United States Senator from Delaware (1973-2009), Democratic nominee for the 2020 election[106]
- U.S. Senators
- Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present), Treasurer of Pennsylvania (2005-2007), Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997-2005)[107]
- Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator from California (2017-present), Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President in the 2020 election, Attorney General of California (2011-2017) and Attorney General of San Francisco (2004-2011)[108]
- U.S. Representatives
- Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative from CA-12 (2013–present), CA-08 (1993–2013), and CA-05 (1987–1993), Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2019–present, 2007–2011), House Minority Leader (2011–2019, 2003–2007), House Minority Whip (2002–2003), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002–2003), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee (2001–2003)[109]
- State executives
- Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania (2003–11) and Mayor of Philadelphia (1992–2000)[107]
- Josh Shapiro, Attorney General of Pennsylvania (2017-present)[107]
- Joe Torsella, Pennsylvania State Treasurer (2017-present)[107]
- Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania (2015-present)[107]
- State legislators
- Carol Hill-Evans, Pennsylvania State Representative[107]
- Patty Kim, Pennsylvania State Representative[107]
- Local Officials
- Labor unions
- AFSCME-Pennsylvania Chapter[107]
- BAC Local 5[107]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 229[107]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 776[107]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776[107]
- United Steelworkers District 10[107]
- Organizations
- Blue Dog PAC[107]
- Brady Campaign[107]
- Equality PAC[107]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[34]
- Everytown for Gun Safety[110]
- J Street PAC[37]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[107]
- League of Conservation Voters[107]
- NARAL[107]
- National Education Association[107]
- New Democrat Coalition[107]
- Pennsylvania Democratic Party[111]
- Sierra Club[35]
- Newspapers and other media
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Tom Brier |
Eugene De Pasquale |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GBAO Strategies[upper-alpha 6] | February 5–9, 2020 | – (V)[lower-alpha 7] | – | 16% | 68% |
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Eugene DePasquale | 45,453 | 57.4 | |
Democratic | Tom Brier | 33,661 | 42.6 | |
Total votes | 79,114 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Tossup | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Tossup | October 16, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Lean D (flip) | November 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Tossup | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Lean R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Lean R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Tossup | August 21, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Scott Perry (R) |
Eugene DePasquale (D) |
Other/ Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tarrance Group (R)[upper-alpha 7] | October 13–15, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 48% | 44% | 8%[lower-alpha 8] |
GBAO Strategies (D)[upper-alpha 8] | September 29 – October 2, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 45% | 51% | – |
Victoria Research (D)[upper-alpha 1] | September 22–24, 2020 | 401 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 43% | 50% | 7%[lower-alpha 9] |
Pulse Research | August 18 – September 3, 2020 | 1,100 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 45%[lower-alpha 10] | 44% | – |
GBAO Strategies (D)[upper-alpha 8] | August 30 – September 1, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 50% | – |
DFM Research | August 6–9, 2020 | 384 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 44% | 46% | 10%[lower-alpha 11] |
Victoria Research (D)[upper-alpha 1] | June, 2020 | – (V)[lower-alpha 7] | – | 50% | 44% | – |
GBAO Strategies (D)[upper-alpha 8] | May 28–31, 2020 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 50% | 47% | – |
Hypothetical polling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Perry (incumbent) | 208,896 | 53.3 | |
Democratic | Eugene DePasquale | 182,938 | 46.7 | |
Total votes | 391,834 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Lloyd Smucker, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lloyd Smucker (incumbent) | 78,842 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 78,842 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Sarah Hammond, high school field hockey coach[113]
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Daigle, university student employment manager[114]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- LEAP Forward[22]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Sarah Hammond | 39,038 | 72.3 | |
Democratic | Paul Daigle | 14,936 | 27.7 | |
Total votes | 53,974 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lloyd Smucker (incumbent) | 241,915 | 63.1 | |
Democratic | Sarah Hammond | 141,325 | 36.9 | |
Total votes | 383,240 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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.
Nominee
- Fred Keller, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[91]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Fred Keller (incumbent) | 87,886 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 87,886 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Lee Griffin, businessman[115]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Lee Griffin | 41,313 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 41,313 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Elizabeth Terwilliger, speech-language pathologist
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Fred Keller (incumbent) | 241,035 | 70.8 | |
Democratic | Lee Griffin | 99,199 | 29.2 | |
Total votes | 340,234 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- John Joyce, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[91]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Joyce (incumbent) | 94,171 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 94,171 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Todd Rowley, former FBI Agent, park ranger[116]
Endorsements
- Labor unions
- National Postal Mail Handlers Union - Local 322[117]
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO[117]
- United Auto Workers[117]
- United Food and Commercial Workers - Local 1776[117]
- United Mine Workers[117]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Todd Rowley | 41,988 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 41,988 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Joyce (incumbent) | 267,789 | 73.5 | |
Democratic | Todd Rowley | 96,612 | 26.5 | |
Total votes | 364,401 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Guy Reschenthaler, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Guy Reschenthaler (incumbent) | 66,671 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 66,671 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Bill Marx, high school teacher and U.S. Army veteran[118]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Bill Marx | 70,468 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 70,468 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Guy Reschenthaler (incumbent) | 241,688 | 64.7 | |
Democratic | Bill Marx | 131,895 | 35.3 | |
Total votes | 373,583 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Glenn Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | 88,364 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 88,364 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Robert Williams, minister[38]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Robert Williams | 48,714 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,714 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | 255,058 | 73.5 | |
Democratic | Robert Williams | 92,156 | 26.5 | |
Total votes | 347,214 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative[119]
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States[91]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | 68,199 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 68,199 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Kristy Gnibus, teacher[120]
Withdrew
- Daniel Smith Jr., bank manager and candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018[121] (running for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 12)[122]
Declined
- Ryan Bizzarro, state representative[120]
Endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present), Treasurer of Pennsylvania (2005-2007), Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997-2005)[123]
- U.S. Representatives
- Madeleine Dean, U.S. Representative from PA-4 (2019-present)[123]
- Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. Representative from PA-6 (2019-present)[123]
- Mary Gay Scanlon, U.S. Representative from PA-5 (2019-present), U.S. Representative from PA-7 (2018-19)[123]
- Susan Wild, U.S. Representative from PA-7 (2019-present)[123]
- State executives
- Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor General, 2020 Candidate for Congress in PA-10[123]
- Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania[123]
- State legislators
- Ryan Bizzarro, Pennsylvania State Representative[123]
- Organizations
- American Federation of Government Employees[123]
- End Citizens United[123]
- National Association of Social Workers[123]
- National Education Association[123]
- Pennsylvania Young Democrats[123]
- Labor unions
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kristy Gnibus | 63,640 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 63,640 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Likely R | October 8, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Lean R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe R | August 21, 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 9] | June 22–23, 2020 | 726 (V) | ± 3.6% | 48% | 40% | 12% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | 210,088 | 59.3 | |
Democratic | Kristy Gnibus | 143,962 | 40.7 | |
Total votes | 354,050 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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]
Nominee
- Conor Lamb, incumbent U.S. Representative[124]
Endorsements
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Conor Lamb (incumbent) | 111,828 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 111,828 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Sean Parnell, U.S. Army veteran[126]
Endorsements
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald Trump, President of the United States[127]
- Organizations
- Newspapers and other media
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sean Parnell | 60,253 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 60,253 | 100.0 |
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Likely D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Lean D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Likely D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Lean D | October 24, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Likely D | August 21, 2020 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Conor Lamb (D) |
Sean Parnell (R) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OnMessage Inc. (R)[upper-alpha 10] | September 2–3, 2020 | 400 (LV) | – | 45% | 44% | 11% |
OnMessage Inc. (R)[upper-alpha 10] | July 27–29, 2020 | 400 (LV) | – | 50% | 41% | 9% |
OnMessage Inc. (R)[upper-alpha 10] | March 9–11, 2020 | 400 (LV) | – | 54% | 36% | 10% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Conor Lamb (incumbent) | 222,253 | 51.1 | |
Republican | Sean Parnell | 212,284 | 48.9 | |
Total votes | 434,537 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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]
Nominee
- Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jerry Dickinson, law professor[130]
Disqualified
- Janis Brooks, former pastor and nonprofit founder[131]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Humane Society[5]
- J Street PAC[37]
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO[7]
- Sierra Club[132]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 90,353 | 67.2 | |
Democratic | Jerry Dickinson | 44,170 | 32.8 | |
Total votes | 134,523 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Luke Negron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard military member[131]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke Negron | 30,497 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 30,497 | 100.0 |
Declared
- Donald Nevills, Navy veteran and business owner (write-in)
- Daniel Vayda (write-in)
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | June 26, 2020 |
Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[26] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[27] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[28] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[29] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
270toWin[30] | Safe D | August 21, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 266,084 | 69.3 | |
Republican | Luke Negron | 118,163 | 30.7 | |
Total votes | 384,247 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
See also
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Other candidate" with 4%
- Steve Scheetz (L) with 5%
- Including voters who lean towards a particular candidate
- "Other/neither" with 2%
- Additional data sourced from FiveThirtyEight
- Not yet released
- Undecided with 8%
- "Other/neither" with 2%; Undecided with 5%
- With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- Other with 1% and Undecided with 9%
- Includes "Refused"
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, an organization promoting the election of Democratic Congressional candidates.
- Poll sponsored by Finello's campaign.
- Poll commissioned by the Congressional Leadership Fund
- Poll sponsored by Fitzpatrick's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Bognet's campaign.
- Poll sponsored by De Pasquale's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Perry's campaign and the NRCC.
- Poll conducted by DePasquale's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Gnibus' campaign
- Poll sponsored by Sean Parnell's campaign
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