2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania

none January 2025 September 2023 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania 2016 All 18 Pennsylvania seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 13 13 1,833,205 55.54% 6.77% Democratic Party (United States) 5 5 1,467,594 44.46% 5.82% 290px Party gains 290px District results 290px County results #F48882 Republican hold #92C5DE Democratic hold Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 >90% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 >90% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 18 U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, one from each of the state's 18 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections, including the Governor of Pennsylvania and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. This was the highest Republican turnout in modern elections. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican171,833,20555.161372.22Democratic161,467,59444.16527.78Independent122,734 0.6800.0Total343,323,533100.018100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 55.16 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 44.16 Other #777777 0.68 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 72.22 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 27.78 District Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 27,193 17.16% 131,248 82.84% 0 0.00% 158,441 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 2 25,397 12.30% 181,141 87.70% 0 0.00% 206,538 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 3 113,859 60.63% 73,931 39.37% 0 0.00% 187,790 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 147,090 74.54% 50,250 25.46% 0 0.00% 197,340 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 115,018 63.60% 65,839 36.40% 0 0.00% 180,857 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 119,643 56.29% 92,901 43.71% 0 0.00% 212,544 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 145,869 62.04% 89,256 37.96% 0 0.00% 235,125 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 137,731 61.90% 84,767 38.10% 0 0.00% 222,498 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 110,094 63.52% 63,223 36.48% 0 0.00% 173,317 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 10 112,851 62.58% 44,737 24.81% 22,734 12.61% 180,322 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 122,464 66.31% 62,228 33.69% 0 0.00% 184,692 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 12 127,993 59.28% 87,928 40.72% 0 0.00% 215,921 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 13 60,549 32.88% 123,601 67.12% 0 0.00% 184,150 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 14 0 0.00% 148,351 100.00% 0 0.00% 148,351 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 15 128,285 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 128,285 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 16 101,722 57.72% 74,513 42.28% 0 0.00% 176,235 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 17 71,371 43.24% 93,680 56.76% 0 0.00% 165,051 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 18 166,076 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 166,076 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,833,205 55.16% 1,467,594 44.16% 22,734 0.68% 3,323,533 100.00% District 1 2014 Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 1 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 1 2016 x150px File:Bobbrady.jpeg Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States) 131,248 82.8% File:3x4.svg Megan Rath Republican Party (United States) 27,193 17.2% U.S. Representative Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States) Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district The 1st district includes central and South Philadelphia, the City of Chester, the Philadelphia International Airport and other small sections of Delaware County. The incumbent was Democrat Bob Brady, who had represented the district since 1998. He was re-elected with 85% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+28. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bob Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Bob Brady (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 47,565 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Megan Rath, medical-equipment saleswomanhttp://www.phillyrecord.com/2014/02/elephant-corner-philadelphia-republicans-face-petition-challenges/ ELEPHANT CORNER: Philadelphia Republicans Face Petition Challenges Philadelphia Public Record May 21, 2014 May 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521183954/http://www.phillyrecord.com/2014/02/elephant-corner-philadelphia-republicans-face-petition-challenges/ dead Primary results Republican primary results Megan Rath Republican Party (United States) 6,995 100.0 General election Endorsements Bob Brady (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOCandidate Endorsements http://www.paaflcio.org/?page_id=316 paaflcio.org 7 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028190419/http://www.paaflcio.org/?page_id=316 28 October 2014 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC Voter Guide http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map NALC 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103204943/http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map 3 November 2014 Organizations Human Rights Campaign2014 Endorsements http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements hrc.org Human Rights Campaign 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103082839/http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements 3 November 2014 8 October 2014 National Organization for WomenAll Federal Candidates 2014 http://nowpac.org/all-federal-candidates-2014/ nowpac.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20170506084349/http://nowpac.org/all-federal-candidates-2014/ 6 May 2017 19 August 2014 Sierra Club2014 November 4th, General Election http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements sierraclub.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105153729/http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements 5 November 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe DNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe D November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, 2014https://electionreturns.pa.gov/General/OfficeResults?OfficeID=11&ElectionID=41&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0 Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results Democratic Party (United States) Bob Brady (incumbent) 131,248 82.8 Republican Party (United States) Megan Rath 27,193 17.2 158,441 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2014 Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 2 2012 2016 Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district special election 2016 (special) x150px File:Chaka Fattah official headshot (cropped).jpg Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States) 181,141 87.7% File:3x4.svg Armond James Republican Party (United States) 25,397 12.3% U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States) Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district includes parts of West Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Northwest Philadelphia in addition to Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County. The incumbent was Democrat Chaka Fattah, who had represented the district since 1995. He was re-elected with 89% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+38. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chaka Fattah, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Chaka Fattah (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 82,167 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Armond James, schoolteacher Primary results Republican primary results Armond James Republican Party (United States) 3,117 100.0 General election Endorsements Chaka Fattah (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Everytown for Gun SafetyEverytown Releases Endorsements https://momsdemandaction.org/everytown-releases-endorsements-tv-ads-announces-gun-sense-voter-campaign-road-show-heading-washington-state/ momsdemandaction.org 15 February 2023 23 September 2014 Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Armond James (R) Organizations Eagle Forum2014 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html eagleforum.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013040836/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html 13 October 2014 10 October 2024 Newspapers The Philadelphia InquirerInquirer Editorial Board Election choices http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20141102_Election_choices.html philly.com The Philadelphia Inquirer 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141107021015/http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20141102_Election_choices.html 7 November 2014 2 November 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Chaka Fattah (incumbent) 181,141 87.7 Republican Party (United States) Armond James 25,397 12.3 206,538 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2014 Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 3 2016 x150px File:Mike Kelly, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Kelly Republican Party (United States) 113,859 60.6% File:3x4.svg Dan LaVallee Democratic Party (United States) 73,931 39.4% U.S. representative Mike Kelly Republican Party (United States) Mike Kelly Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district The 3rd district is located in Northwestern Pennsylvania and includes the cities of Erie, Sharon, Hermitage, Butler and Meadville. The incumbent was Republican Mike Kelly, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+8. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Mike Kelly (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 33,475 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dan LaVallee, former deputy director in the America's Health Insurance Plans's product policy departmentJohn Guerriero LaVallee announces candidacy for Congress in 3rd District http://www.goerie.com/lavallee-announces-candidacy-for-congress-in-3rd-district Erie Times-News 7 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521183309/http://www.goerie.com/lavallee-announces-candidacy-for-congress-in-3rd-district 21 May 2014 1 February 2014 Withdrawn Rob Joswiak, Air Force veteranBrittany Foster PA-3: Rob Joswiak Enters Dem Primary http://www.politicspa.com/pa-3-rob-joswiak-enters-dem-primary/54248/ March 2, 2014 Politico January 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140302232936/http://www.politicspa.com/pa-3-rob-joswiak-enters-dem-primary/54248/ March 2, 2014 live Matt Ryan, veteranMark Nootbaar Newcomer Runs in 3rd PA Congressional District http://wesa.fm/post/newcomer-runs-3rd-pa-congressional-district wesa.fm 17 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140820015035/http://wesa.fm/post/newcomer-runs-3rd-pa-congressional-district August 20, 2014 en-US January 31, 2014 live Primary results Democratic primary results Dan LaVallee Democratic Party (United States) 30,153 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Kelly (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent BusinessNational Federation of Independent Business https://justfacts.votesmart.org/interest-group/933/national-federation-of-independent-business-nfib justfacts.votesmart.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20200803180754/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/interest-group/933/national-federation-of-independent-business-nfib August 3, 2020 live National Rifle Association - Political Victory FundPennsylvania Grades & Endorsements https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/Pennsylvania/ nrapvf.org NRA 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104210006/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/pennsylvania/ 4 November 2014 National Right to Life CommitteeNational Right to Life Endorsements in Pennsylvania http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/PA-2014.pdf nrlpac.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150425000137/http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/PA-2014.pdf 25 April 2015 Newspapers Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Tribune-Review Election 2014: Trib Total Media endorses ... http://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/7059722-74/district-election-2014 triblive.com Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105052948if_/http://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/7059722-74/district-election-2014 5 November 2014 1 November 2014 Dan LaVallee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Alliance for Retired AmericansPennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans http://pennretiredamericans.org/ pennretiredamericans.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028190647/http://pennretiredamericans.org/ 28 October 2014 28 October 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Mike Kelly (incumbent) 113,859 60.6 Democratic Party (United States) Dan LaVallee 73,931 39.4 187,790 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2014 Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 4 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 4 2016 x150px File:Scott Perry, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Scott Perry Republican Party (United States) 147,090 74.5% File:3x4.svg Linda D. Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 50,250 25.5% U.S. Representative Scott Perry Republican Party (United States) Scott Perry Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district The 4th district is located in South Central Pennsylvania and includes all of Adams and York counties and parts of Cumberland County. The incumbent was Republican Scott Perry, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected with 60% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+9. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Perry, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Scott Perry (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 35,020 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Linda D. Thompson, former Mayor of HarrisburgDennis Owens Linda Thompson back and running for Congress http://www.abc27.com/story/25042011/linda-thompson-is-back-and-running-for-congress abc27.com 7 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140323103352/http://www.abc27.com/story/25042011/linda-thompson-is-back-and-running-for-congress 23 March 2014 21 March 2014 Primary results Democratic primary results Linda D. Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 24,312 100.0 General election Endorsements Scott Perry (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee No LabelsAllie Wright No Labels Urges Voters To Support Problem Solvers On November 4th http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th nolabels.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405232726/http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th 5 April 2015 28 October 2014 Newspapers The Patriot-NewsPennLive Editorial Board In Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District, Scott Perry deserves another term: Editorial http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2014/10/in_pennsylvanias_4th_congressi.html pennlive.com The Patriot-News 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141108123351/http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2014/10/in_pennsylvanias_4th_congressi.html#incart_river 8 November 2014 31 October 2014 Linda D. Thompson (D) U.S. Representatives Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010Linda Deliah Thompson http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/11/04/pa/state/vote/thompson_l/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 7 October 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Scott Perry (incumbent) 147,090 74.5 Democratic Party (United States) Linda D. Thompson 50,250 25.5 197,340 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2014 Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 5 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 5 2016 x150px File:Glenn Thompson, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Glenn Thompson Republican Party (United States) 115,018 63.6% File:3x4.svg Kerith Strano Taylor Democratic Party (United States) 65,839 36.4% U.S. representative Glenn Thompson Republican Party (United States) Glenn Thompson Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district The 5th district, the state's largest and most sparsely populated, is located in North Central Pennsylvania and includes all of Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Huntingdon, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties and parts of Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Tioga, Warren and Venango counties. The incumbent was Republican Glenn Thompson, who had represented the district since 2009. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+8. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Glenn Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Glenn Thompson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 37,564 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kerith Strano Taylor, family law attorneyhttp://www.centredaily.com/2014/05/21/4186999/the-race-i-want-democrat-kerith.html?sp=%2F99%2F116%2F ‘The race I want’: Democrat Kerith Strano Taylor to face Glenn Thompson in 5th Politics CentreDaily.com 2019-09-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521181437/http://www.centredaily.com/2014/05/21/4186999/the-race-i-want-democrat-kerith.html?sp=%2F99%2F116%2F 2014-05-21 dead Penn State Alumna Strano Taylor Wins Bid to Challenge Thompson in PA-5 - Onward StateStrano Taylor to face incumbent Thompson for 5th U.S. Congressional Seat » Local News » Meadville Tribune Eliminated in primary Thomas Tarantella, U.S. Army veteranBrittany Foster Thompson Gains Democratic Challenger http://www.politicspa.com/thompson-gains-democratic-challenger/53355/ March 2, 2014 Politico December 3, 2013 Declined Jay Paterno, former assistant football coach at Penn State and the son of former head coach Joe Paterno (running for Lieutenant Governor)Isenstadt Alex Joe Paterno's son weighs run for Congress https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/jay-paterno-might-run-for-congress-98827.html?hp=l4 25 October 2013 Politico 25 October 2013Joe Paterno's son running for lt. governor in Pa. http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/democrats-paternos-son-running-lt-governor 20 February 2014 Politico 21 February 2014Paterno Drops Out Of Lt. Gov. Race http://www.politicspa.com/paterno-drops-out-of-lt-gov-race/56482/ 28 March 2014 PoliticsPA 28 March 2014 Endorsements Thomas Tarantella State legislators Mike Hanna, state representativeThomas Tarantella http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/05/20/pa/state/vote/tarantella_t/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 5 April 2014 Labor unions AFL-CIOCandidate Endorsements – 2014 Primary Election http://www.paaflcio.org/?page_id=4283 paaflcio.org 7 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160808221349/http://www.paaflcio.org/?page_id=4283 8 August 2016 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Results Democratic primary results2014 General Primary - Representative in Congress http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/Default.aspx?EID=41&ESTID=1&CID=0&OID=11&CDID=0&PID=0&DISTID=0&IsSpecial=0&PageRefID=1 Pennsylvania Department of State 22 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513202013/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/Default.aspx?EID=41&ESTID=1&CID=0&OID=11&CDID=0&PID=0&DISTID=0&IsSpecial=0&PageRefID=1 13 May 2014 dead dmy-all Kerith Strano Taylor Democratic Party (United States) 18,172 53.8 Thomas Tarantella Democratic Party (United States) 15,603 46.2 33,775 100.0 General election Endorsements Glenn Thompson (R) Labor unions National Education AssociationGlenn G.T. Thompson http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/11/04/pa/state/vote/thompson_g/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 22 September 2024 Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee No Labels United States Chamber of Commerce Kerith Taylor (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Glenn Thompson (incumbent) 115,018 63.6 Democratic Party (United States) Kerith Strano Taylor 65,839 36.4 180,857 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2014 Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 6 2016 x150px File:Ryan Costello, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Ryan Costello Republican Party (United States) 119,643 56.3% File:Manan Trivedi (August 2010) (cropped).jpg Manan Trivedi Democratic Party (United States) 92,901 43.7% U.S. Representative Jim Gerlach Republican Party (United States) Ryan Costello Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district The 6th district includes communities north and west of the City of Philadelphia. The incumbent was Republican Jim Gerlach, who had represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+2. Gerlach was retiring.http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-announces-bid-for-gerlach-seat-in-pennsylvania/ Republican Announces Bid for Gerlach Seat in Pennsylvania (Updated) January 15, 2014 January 20, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahn November 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104190526/http://atr.rollcall.com/republican-announces-bid-for-gerlach-seat-in-pennsylvania/ dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ryan Costello, chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners Declined Patrick Collins, biotech executivehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-republicans-rafferty-and-collins-decide-against-run/54340/ PA-6: Republicans Rafferty and Collins Decide Against Run January 20, 2014 January 21, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Val DiGiorgio, chairman of the Chester County Republican Party Jim Gerlach, incumbent U.S. Representative Harry Lewis, former chair of the Brandywine Health Foundation John Rafferty, Jr., state senator (running for re-election) Sam Rohrer, former state representative, candidate for governor in 2010 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Results Republican primary results Ryan Costello Republican Party (United States) 24,313 100.0 Democratic primary Despite landing their top recruit in businessman and West Point graduate Mike Parrish, national Democrats were left disappointed when he quit the race on 18 March, stating, "I have come to realize that an expensive and contentious Democratic primary fight would seriously risk our party's ability to win this seat in November to accomplish our goals".Brittany Foster PA-6: Parrish Withdraws http://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-parrish-withdraws/56143 politicspa.com 7 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321031146/http://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-parrish-withdraws/56143/ 21 March 2014 18 March 2014 He had previously received criticism for only switching party affiliation to Democrat in late 2013, having been a registered Republican all his adult life.Samuel Byers Lessons learned in Wharton go to Washington https://www.thedp.com/article/2014/01/mike-parrish-wharton-congress The Daily Pennsylvanian 7 February 2023 26 January 2014 Candidates Nominee Manan Trivedi, physician and nominee for the district in 2010 and 2012http://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-trivedi-to-announce-candidacy-tuesday/55033/ PA-6: Trivedi to Announce Candidacy Tuesday February 10, 2014 February 11, 2014 Politics PA Brittany Foster Withdrawn Mike Parrish, businessman and retired US Army colonelhttp://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-drops-out-of-competitive-pennsylvania-house-race/ Democrat Drops Out of Competitive Pennsylvania House Race March 18, 2014 March 18, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahn March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318215215/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-drops-out-of-competitive-pennsylvania-house-race/ dead Declined Chris Casey, attorney and brother of Senator Bob Casey, Jr. Kathi Cozzone, member of the Chester County Board of Commissionershttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-cozzone-drops-out-dem-field-narrows/54532/ PA-6: Cozzone Drops Out, Dem Field Narrows January 27, 2014 January 28, 2014 Politics PA Brittany Foster Andy Dinniman, state senator Phil LaRue, spokesman for the New Democrat Coalitionhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195645-new-dems-spokesman-wont-run-for-rep-gerlachs-seat/ New Dem spokesman won't run for Gerlach seat January 16, 2014 January 29, 2014 The Hill Joseph Cameron Daylin Leach, state senator (ran in the 13th district)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-schwank-and-trivedi-consider-run/54037/ PA-6: Schwank and Trivedi Consider Run January 7, 2014 January 20, 2014 Politics PA Brittany Foster Josh Maxwell, Mayor of Downingtownhttp://www.dailylocal.com/government-and-politics/20140108/pa-house-candidates-nix-interest-in-gerlach-seat Pa. House candidates nix interest in Gerlach seat January 8, 2014 January 29, 2014 Daily Local News Dunbar Ginger Scala Kristina Katie McGinty, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and former Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (ran for governor)http://www.politicspa.com/gerlach-retires-rumors-fly-for-pa-6/53988/ Gerlach Retires, Rumors Fly For PA-6 January 6, 2014 January 29, 2014 Politics PA Foster Brittany Leslie Richards, Montgomery County commissionerhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-montco-commissioner-richards-sen-schwank-are-out/54187/ PA-6: MontCo Commissioner Richards & Sen. Schwank Are Out January 14, 2014 January 29, 2014 Politics PA Foster Brittany Mark Rozzi, state representativehttp://www2.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=524699 Mary Young: How a potential run for office is run January 25, 2014 January 28, 2014 Reading Eagle Mary Young February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213805/http://www2.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=524699 dead Judy Schwank, state senator Josh Young, Caln Township commissioner Endorsements Mike Parrish U.S. Representatives Bob Brady, Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district (1998–present) and chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Committeehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-rep-bob-brady-backs-parrish/55027/ PA-6: Rep. Bob Brady Backs Parrish February 10, 2014 February 11, 2014 Politics PA Smith Vincent J. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader and U.S. Representative (D-CA)http://www.politicspa.com/pelosi-to-hold-fundraiser-for-parrish-and-strouse/54586/ Pelosi To Hold Fundraiser For Parrish and Strouse January 29, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field State legislators Mark Rozzi, state representative Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committeehttp://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/off-mic/64243-national-democrats-like-first-time-candidate-in-6th-congressional-race National Democrats like first-time candidate in 6th Congressional race March 2, 2014 News Works Dave Davies https://web.archive.org/web/20140302220945/http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/off-mic/64243-national-democrats-like-first-time-candidate-in-6th-congressional-race March 2, 2014 dead Local officials Dave Burton, Mayor of Malvern Manan Trivedi Organizations Chester County Democratic Committeehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-chester-county-dems-back-trivedi/55420/ PA-6: Chester County Dems Back Trivedi February 24, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Smith Vincent J. Montgomery County Democratic Committeehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-6-montco-dems-endorse-trivedi/55540/ PA-6: Montco Dems Endorse Trivedi February 26, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Results Democratic primary results Manan Trivedi Democratic Party (United States) 27,359 100.0 General election Endorsements Ryan Costello (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 4 November 2014 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Newspapers The Philadelphia Inquirer Manan Trivedi (D) U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, House Minority Whip and U.S. representative from Maryland's 5th congressional district (1981–present) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Alliance for Retired Americans Chester County Democratic Committee Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC Chairman Israel Announces First 35 Districts In Red To Blue Program, Historic High For Women http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ dccc.org DCCC 16 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140611202206/http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ 11 June 2014 3 March 2014 Human Rights Campaign Montgomery County Democratic Committee National Organization for Women Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RyanCostello (R) MananTrivedi (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 448 ± 7.0% 47% 40% 13%Lake Research Partners (D-Trivedi)Lake Research Partners (D-Trivedi) July 15–17, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 35% 30% 35%Tarrance Group (R-Costello)Tarrance Group (R-Costello) May 5–7, 2014 300 ± 5.8% 49% 36% 16%Lake Research Partners (D-Trivedi) January 27–30, 2014 350 ± 5.3% 36% 34% 30% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely R November 4, 2014 General election Results Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Ryan Costello 119,643 56.3 Democratic Party (United States) Manan Trivedi 92,901 43.7 212,544 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2014 Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 7 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 7 2016 x150px File:Pat Meehan, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Pat Meehan Republican Party (United States) 145,869 62.0% File:3x4.svg Mary Ellen Balchunis Democratic Party (United States) 89,256 38.0% File:2014 Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district election results by county.svg 300px County resultsMeehan: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Pat Meehan Republican Party (United States) Pat Meehan Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district The 7th district is located in the Philadelphia suburbs, including most of Delaware County along with portions of Chester, Montgomery, Berks and Lancaster counties. The incumbent was Republican Pat Meehan, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+2. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Pat Meehan, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Pat Meehan (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 31,020 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mary Ellen Balchunis, political science professor at La Salle UniversityLa Salle professor to take on Meehan; Brady gains backing Primary results Democratic primary results Mary Ellen Balchunis Democratic Party (United States) 29,444 100.0 General election Endorsements Pat Meehan (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Everytown for Gun Safety National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee Newspapers The Philadelphia Inquirer Mary Ellen Balchunis (D) U.S. Representatives Bob Brady, Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district (1998–present) and chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Committee Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010 State officials John Hanger, former Secretary of Environmental Protection of Pennsylvania Organizations Delaware County Democratic Committee National Organization for Women Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatMeehan (R) Mary EllenBalchunis (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 161 ± 12.0% 56% 36% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Pat Meehan (incumbent) 145,869 62.0 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Ellen Balchunis 89,256 38.0 235,125 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2014 Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 8 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 8 2016 x150px File:Mike Fitzpatrick, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Fitzpatrick Republican Party (United States) 137,731 61.9% File:3x4.svg Kevin Strouse Democratic Party (United States) 84,767 38.1% U.S. Representative Mike Fitzpatrick Republican Party (United States) Mike Fitzpatrick Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district The 8th district is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and includes Bucks County, along with portions of Montgomery County. The incumbent was Republican Mike Fitzpatrick, who had represented the district since 2011, and previously represented it from 2005 to 2007. He was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+1. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Mike Fitzpatrick (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 22,170 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kevin Strouse, United States Army RangerStrouse hopes to challenge Fitzpatrick Eliminated in primary Shaughnessy Naughton, research scientist and business ownerhttp://shaughnessyforcongress.com/ Shaughnessy Naughton For Congress 17 December 2014 Declined Kathy Boockvar, attorney, nominee for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in 2011 and nominee for this seat in 2012Gary Weckselblatt Boockvar gets new gig https://eu.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2014/02/03/boockvar-gets-new-gig/18009572007/ Bucks County Courier Times 14 February 2023 3 February 2014 Endorsements Shaughnessy Naughton State legislators Madeleine Dean, state representativesmartvoter.org Additional Endorsements for Shaughnessy Naughton http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/05/20/pa/state/vote/naughton_s/endorse.html smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 26 April 2014 Organizations EMILY's ListEMILY’s List Puts Four New Women Leaders "On the List" http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-puts-four-new-women-leaders-on-the-list emilyslist.org 16 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20131126054537/http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-puts-four-new-women-leaders-on-the-list 26 November 2013 19 November 2013 National Organization for Women Individuals Michael E. Mann, professor at Penn State University, and climate change expert Results Democratic primary results Kevin Strouse Democratic Party (United States) 18,440 51.1 Shaughnessy Naughton Democratic Party (United States) 17,623 48.9 36,063 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Fitzpatrick (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Eagle Forum Everytown for Gun Safety National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee No Labels Newspapers The Philadelphia Inquirer Kevin Strouse (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Alliance for Retired Americans Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program National Organization for Women VoteVetsCandidates http://www.votevets.org/candidates votevets.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009101118/http://www.votevets.org/candidates 9 October 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeFitzpatrick (R) KevinStrouse (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 458 ± 7.0% 58% 33% 9%American Viewpointhttp://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/files/2014/09/ARS-PA-CD-8-Memo-for-Public-Release-FINAL.pdf American Viewpoint October 2, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113808/http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/files/2014/09/ARS-PA-CD-8-Memo-for-Public-Release-FINAL.pdf dead August 24–26, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 60% 30% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Mike Fitzpatrick (incumbent) 137,731 61.9 Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Strouse 84,767 38.1 222,498 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2014 Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 9 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 9 2016 x150px File:Bill Shuster, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States) 110,094 63.5% File:3x4.svg Alanna Hartzok Democratic Party (United States) 63,223 36.5% U.S. representative Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States) Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district The 9th district is located in South Central Pennsylvania and includes Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Somerset, Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. The incumbent was Republican Bill Shuster, who had represented the district since 2001. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+10. Republican primary Shuster, the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, anticipated a primary challenge from Republicans unhappy with his support for earmarks that bring costly projects to the district.http://atr.rollcall.com/prince-of-asphalt-braces-for-primary-challenge/ 'Prince of Asphalt' Braces for Primary Challenge September 23, 2013 October 3, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston September 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928172229/http://atr.rollcall.com/prince-of-asphalt-braces-for-primary-challenge/ deadhttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/bud-shuster-tea-party-transportation-99501.html Bill Shuster takes on the tea party storm September 23, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politico Scott Wong Candidates Nominee Bill Shuster, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Art Halvorson, businessman and Coast Guard veteranhttp://www.politicspa.com/primary-challenger-to-rep-shuster-announces-candidacy/48113/ Primary Challenger to Rep. Shuster Announces Candidacy May 17, 2013 October 3, 2013 PoliticsPA Nick Field Travis Schooley, businessman and disqualified candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.politicspa.com/shuster-picks-up-second-challenger/49609/ Shuster Picks Up Second Challenger July 22, 2013 March 2, 2014 PoliticsPA Kevin Horne Endorsements Art Halvorson Individuals Erick Erickson, radio host and bloggerArthur "Art" Halvorson http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/05/20/pa/state/vote/halvorson_a/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillShuster ArtHalvorson TravisSchooley UndecidedHarper PollingHarper Polling September 30–October 1, 2013 555 ± 4% 63% 11% 5% 21% 60% 20% — 20% Results Republican primary results Bill Shuster (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 24,465 52.8 Art Halvorson Republican Party (United States) 16,021 34.5 Travis Schooley Republican Party (United States) 5,885 12.7 46,371 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alanna Hartzok, Mental health professional, author, environmental activist and co-founder of the Earth Rights InstituteAlanna Hartzok seeks Democrats' nomination for Congress - Chambersburg Public OpinionAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Results Democratic primary results Alanna Hartzok Democratic Party (United States) 30,938 100.0 General election Endorsements Bill Shuster (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Newspapers Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Bill Shuster (Incumbent) 110,094 63.5 Democratic Party (United States) Alanna Hartzok 63,223 36.5 173,317 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 10 2014 Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 10 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 10 2016 x150px File:Tom Marino, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Tom Marino Republican Party (United States) 112,851 62.6% File:3x4.svg Scott Brion Democratic Party (United States) 44,737 24.8% File:3x4.svg Nicholas Troiano Independent (United States) 22,734 12.6% U.S. Representative Tom Marino Republican Party (United States) Tom Marino Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district The 10th district is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania and includes Monroe, Pike, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna, Bradford, Tioga, Sullivan, Lycoming, Union, Columbia, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties. The incumbent was Republican Tom Marino, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+12. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Marino, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Doug McLinko, Bradford County Commissionerhttp://www.politicspa.com/exclusive-bradford-commissioner-might-primary-marino/46434/ Exclusive: Bradford Commissioner Might Primary Marino March 5, 2013 March 8, 2013 PoliticsPA Keegan Gibson Primary results Republican primary results Tom Marino (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 32,538 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Scott Brion, businessman and energy industry executivePA-10: Scott Brion To Run Against Rep. Marino | PoliticsPA Withdrawn Adam Rodriguez, former carpenter Primary results Democratic primary results Scott Brion Democratic Party (United States) 22,860 100.0 Independents Nick Troiano, a James Madison Fellow with the non-profit Millennial Action Project, was run as an Independent.http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/scott-brion-seeks-to-unseat-rep-marino/24928582 Scott Brion seeks to unseat Rep. Marino Local - Home 2014-05-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521182325/http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/scott-brion-seeks-to-unseat-rep-marino/24928582 2014-05-21 dead General election Endorsements Tom Marino (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Scott Brion (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomMarino (R) ScottBrion (D) NickTroiano (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 147 ± 13.0% 60% 32% – 8%JMC Enterprises (I-Troiano)JMC Enterprises (I-Troiano) September 18–21, 2014 492 ± 4.4% 38% 26% 16% 20% 48% 34% — 18% 38% — 33% 29% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Tom Marino (incumbent) 112,851 62.6 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Brion 44,737 24.8 Independent (United States) Nicholas Troiano 22,734 12.6 180,322 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2014 Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 11 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 11 2016 x150px File:Lou Barletta, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Lou Barletta Republican Party (United States) 122,464 66.3% File:3x4.svg Andrew Ostrowski Democratic Party (United States) 62,228 33.7% U.S. Representative Lou Barletta Republican Party (United States) Lou Barletta Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district The 11th district is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania and includes Wyoming, Luzerne, Columbia, Carbon, Northumberland, Dauphin, Perry and Cumberland counties. The incumbent was Republican Lou Barletta, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+6. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lou Barletta, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Lou Barletta (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 29,772 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Andrew Ostrowski, civil rights attorney and former Susquehanna Township attorneyPA-11: Ostrowski Announces Candidacy | PoliticsPA Declined Chris Carney, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/carney-vs-barletta/46250/ Carney Vs. Barletta? February 26, 2013 February 28, 2013 PoliticsPA Keegan Gibson Gene Stilp, political activist and nominee for this seat in 2012 (running for State Representative) Primary results Democratic primary results Andrew Ostrowski Democratic Party (United States) 28,567 100.0 General election Endorsements Lou Barletta (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Newspapers The Citizens' VoiceTHE EDITORIAL BOARD The Citizens’ Voice endorses candidates for General Election http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/the-citizens-voice-endorses-candidates-for-general-election-1.1777297 citizensvoice.com The Citizens’ Voice 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030180309/http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/the-citizens-voice-endorses-candidates-for-general-election-1.1777297 30 October 2014 26 October 2014 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Andrew Ostrowski (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror LouBarletta (R) AndrewOstrowski (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 139 ± 13.0% 55% 36% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Lou Barletta (incumbent) 122,464 66.3 Democratic Party (United States) Andrew Ostrowski 62,228 33.7 184,692 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 2014 Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 12 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 12 2016 x150px File:Keith Rothfus, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Keith Rothfus Republican Party (United States) 127,993 59.3% File:3x4.svg Erin McClelland Democratic Party (United States) 87,928 40.7% File:2014 Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district election results by county.svg 250px County resultsRothfus: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Keith Rothfus Republican Party (United States) Keith Rothfus Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district The 12th district is located in Southwestern Pennsylvania and includes all of Beaver County and parts of Allegheny, Cambria, Lawrence, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. The incumbent was Republican Keith Rothfus, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected with 52% of the vote in 2012, defeating Democratic incumbent Mark Critz. The district has a PVI of R+9. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Keith Rothfus, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Keith Rothfus (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 23,291 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Erin McClelland, psychologist and businesswomanhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2013/08/26/Democrats-hopes-rest-on-Erin-McClelland-against-Rothfus/stories/201308260099 Democrats' hopes rest on Erin McClelland against Rothfus August 26, 2013 March 2, 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Timothy McNulty Eliminated in primary John Hugya, former Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative John Murtha Declined Mark Critz, former U.S. Representative (running for lieutenant governor)Gibson Keegan Critz to Run for Lieutenant Governor http://www.politicspa.com/critz-to-run-for-lieutenant-governor/50095/ 16 August 2013 PoliticsPA 14 August 2014 Primary results Democratic primary results Erin McClelland Democratic Party (United States) 32,971 68.0 John Hugya Democratic Party (United States) 15,547 32.0 48,518 100.0 General election Endorsements Keith Rothfus (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Newspapers Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Erin McClelland (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Organization for Women Newspapers Pittsburgh Post-GazetteEditorial Board 2014 Election: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial board endorsements https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2014/10/17/2014-Election-Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette-editorial-board-endorsements/stories/201410160335 post-gazette.com Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029053319/http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2014/10/17/2014-Election-Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette-editorial-board-endorsements/stories/201410160335 29 October 2014 live 17 October 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KeithRothfus (R) ErinMcClelland (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 146 ± 11.0% 58% 35% 7% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Keith Rothfus (incumbent) 127,993 59.3 Democratic Party (United States) Erin McClelland 87,928 40.7 215,921 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 13 2014 Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 13 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 13 2016 x150px File:Brendan Boyle, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Brendan Boyle Democratic Party (United States) 123,601 67.1% File:3x4.svg Carson "Dee" Adcock Republican Party (United States) 60,549 32.9% U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz Democratic Party (United States) Brendan Boyle Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district The 13th district is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, covering eastern Montgomery County and Northeast Philadelphia. The incumbent was Democrat Allyson Schwartz, who had represented the district since 2005. She was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+13. Schwartz did not run for re-election. She instead ran for Governor of Pennsylvania.http://articles.philly.com/2013-02-26/news/37291228_1_allyson-schwartz-tom-corbett-woman-governor https://web.archive.org/web/20130302051332/http://articles.philly.com/2013-02-26/news/37291228_1_allyson-schwartz-tom-corbett-woman-governor dead March 2, 2013 John Baer: Allyson Schwartz admits her interest in Pa. governor's race February 26, 2013 February 28, 2013 Philadelphia Daily News John Baer Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brendan F. Boyle, state representativehttp://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/State-Rep-Brendan-Boyle-of-Northeast-running-for-Congress.html State Rep. Brendan Boyle of Northeast running for Congress April 8, 2013 March 2, 2014 Philly.com Eliminated in primary Val Arkoosh, physician and Democratic activisthttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/24/valerie-arkoosh-congress-_n_4848731.html Philadelphia Doctor Val Arkoosh Touts Obamacare In Campaign For House February 24, 2014 March 2, 2014 The Huffington Post Daylin Leach, state senatorhttp://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/04/02/pa-sen-daylin-leach-announces-run-to-succeed-allyson-schwartz-in-congress/ Pa. Sen. Daylin Leach Announces Run To Succeed Allyson Schwartz in Congress April 2, 2013 March 2, 2014 CBS Philly Marjorie Margolies, former U.S. Representativehttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/marjorie-margolies-chelsea-clinton-mother-in-law-92068.html Marjorie Margolies, Chelsea Clinton's mother-in-law, enters House race Emily Schultheis May 31, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politico Withdrawn Mark B. Cohen, state representative Jonathan Saidel, former Philadelphia City Controller Declined Bill Green, Philadelphia City Councilmanhttp://www.politicspa.com/green-for-congress-cohen-more-names-join-pa-13-conversation/46508/ Green For Congress? Cohen? More Names Join PA-13 Conversation March 7, 2013 March 8, 2013 PoliticsPA Keegan Gibson Mark Levy, Montgomery County Prothonotary (endorsed Brendan Boyle)http://www.politicspa.com/update-whos-on-deck-for-schwartzs-seat/46266/ Updated: Who's on Deck for Schwartz's Seat? February 26, 2013 February 28, 2013 PoliticsPA Victoria Cram Keegan Gibsonhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-boyle-endorsed-by-16-montco-dems/54253/ PA-13: Boyle Endorsed by 16 Montco Dems January 15, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Ed Neilson, state representative Leslie Richards, Montgomery County commissioner (endorsed Marjorie Margolies) John Sabatina, state representative Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissionershttp://www.politicspa.com/shapiro-rules-out-bids-for-guv-pa-13-launches-statewide-pac/48158/ Shapiro Rules out Bids for Guv, PA-13, Launches Statewide PAC May 21, 2013 March 6, 2014 PoliticsPA Daniel Gleason Carl Feldman Jared Solomon, attorney Michael J. Stack III, state senator (ran for lieutenant governor)http://www.politicspa.com/state-sen-stack-passes-on-guv-run-seeks-lg-instead/52124/ State Sen. Stack Passes on Guv Run, Seeks LG Instead October 17, 2013 October 17, 2013 PoliticsPA Nicholas Laughlin LeAnna Washington, state senator (endorsed Marjorie Margolies)http://www.politicspa.com/washington-backs-margolies/48649/ Washington Backs Margolies October 17, 2013 June 12, 2013 PoliticsPA Nick Field Endorsements Val Arkoosh State legislators Steve McCarter, state representative (R)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-arkoosh-picks-up-endorsements-and-exposure/55476/ PA-13: Arkoosh Picks Up Endorsements and Exposure February 25, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Vincent J. Smith Organizations American College of Cardiology PAChttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-national-medical-community-supports-arkoosh/53407/ PA-13: National Medical Community Supports Arkoosh December 5, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Jake Williams American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists PAC American Society of Anesthesiologists PAC National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicarehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-arkoosh-endorsed-by-social-security-group-picks-fight-with-margolies/55186/ PA-13: Arkoosh Endorsed by Social Security Group, Picks Fight with Margolies February 17, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Society of Thoracic Surgeons PAC Women's Campaign Fundhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-roundup-hardball-guns-auto-workers-and-deer-meat/48441/ PA-13 Roundup: Hardball, Guns, Auto Workers and… Deer Meat? June 4, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Newspapers The Philadelphia InquirerInquirer Editorial: Arkoosh, Adcock best in the 13th http://articles.philly.com/2014-05-17/news/49900785_1_health-care-reform-13th-district-house-seat-retired-air-force-colonel philly.com The Philadelphia Inquirer 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140614023245/http://articles.philly.com/2014-05-17/news/49900785_1_health-care-reform-13th-district-house-seat-retired-air-force-colonel 14 June 2014 17 May 2014 Brendan F. Boyle Labor unions American Postal Workers Union Local 7048http://www.politicspa.com/two-pa-13-candidates-pick-up-endorsements/49803/ Two PA-13 Candidates Pick Up Endorsements July 31, 2013 March 5, 2014 Politics PA Kevin Horne Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5http://www.politicspa.com/saidel-drops-pa-13-bid-brady-backs-boyle-cohen-files/47465/ Saidel Drops PA-13 Bid, Brady Backs Boyle, Cohen Files April 16, 2013 March 5, 2014 Politics PA Keegan Gibson Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #37http://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-roundup-arkoosh-boyle-leach/52985/ PA-13 Roundup: Arkoosh, Boyle & Leach November 15, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nicholas Laughlin International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 13http://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-16th-union-backs-boyle/48851/ PA-13: 16th Union Backs Boyle June 18, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 Transport Workers Union of America Local officials Darrell L. Clarke, President of the Philadelphia City Councilhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-philly-council-prez-backs-boyle/50119/ PA-13: Philly Council Prez Backs Boyle August 15, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Carl Feldman Daylin Leach U.S. Representatives Alan Grayson, U.S. Representative (D-FL)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-alan-grayson-fundraises-for-leach/54055/ PA-13: Alan Grayson Fundraises For Leach January 8, 2014 October 17, 2013 PoliticsPA Vincent Smith\ Joe Hoeffel, former Montgomery County Commissioner and former U.S. Representative State legislators Lawrence Curry, former Republican state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-leach-receives-slew-of-new-montco-endorsements/54594/ PA-13: Leach Receives Slew of New MontCo Endorsements January 29, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Jordan Krom Mary Jo Daley, state representative Judy Schwank, state senatorhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-sims-hoeffel-back-leach/50133/ PA-13: Sims, Hoeffel Back Leach August 15, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Bryan Magee Brian Sims, state representative Labor unions Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionalshttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-pasnap-backs-leach/48815/ PA-13: PASNAP Backs Leach June 17, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field United Automobile Workers Region 9 Organizations Democracy for Americahttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-leach-endorsed-by-democracy-for-america/55326/ PA-13: Leach Endorsed by Democracy for America February 20, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Humane Society Legislative Fundhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-roundup-margolies-hires-saidel-ally-humane-society-endorses-leach/49714/ PA-13 Roundup: Margolies Hires Saidel Ally; Humane Society Endorses Leach July 25, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Bryan Magee MoveOn.orghttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-moveon-org-endorses-leach/54894/ PA-13: MoveOn.Org Endorses Leach February 6, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Brittany Foster Progressive Change Campaign Committeehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-leach-endorsed-by-leading-progressive-group/54687/ PA-13: Leach Endorsed by Leading Progressive Group January 31, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Marjorie Margolies Former U.S. Executive Branch officials Bill Clinton, former President of the United States and father-in-law of Margolies' son Marc Mezvinskyhttps://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/bill-clinton-stars-new-tv-ad-marjorie-margolies Bill Clinton stars in new TV ad for Marjorie Margolies May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 MSNBC Michele Richinick U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, House Minority Whip and U.S. Representative (D-MD)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-hoyer-backs-margolies/49020/ PA-13: Hoyer Backs Margolies June 24, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Carl Feldman State legislators Madeleine Dean, state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-state-rep-dean-backs-margolies/48933/ PA-13: State Rep. Dean Backs Margolies June 19, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Shirley Kitchen, state senator LeAnna Washington, state senator Local officials Cindy Bass, Philadelphia City Councilwomanhttp://www.politicspa.com/margolies-endorsed-by-all-five-philly-councilwomen/51880/ Margolies Endorsed by All Five Philly Councilwomen October 9, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Jannie Blackwell, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Mike McAleer, leader of Philadelphia Ward 66B and chairman of the Northeast Ward Leadershttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-ward-leaders-endorse-margolies/54151/ PA-13: Ward Leaders Endorse Margolies January 13, 2014 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Brittany Foster Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Leslie Richards, Montgomery County commissionerhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-13-montco-commissioner-richards-backs-margolies/53093/ PA-13: Montco Commissioner Richards Backs Margolies November 20, 2013 March 2, 2014 Politics PA Nick Field Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissionershttp://articles.philly.com/2014-03-11/news/48087956_1_montgomery-county-board-commissioners-candidate-tax-increases https://web.archive.org/web/20140313161007/http://articles.philly.com/2014-03-11/news/48087956_1_montgomery-county-board-commissioners-candidate-tax-increases dead March 13, 2014 Montco's Shapiro endorses Margolies for Congress March 11, 2014 March 13, 2014 philly.com Thomas Fitzgerald Marian B. Tasco, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ValerieArkoosh Brendan F.Boyle DaylinLeach MarjorieMargolies UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D-Margolies)Global Strategy Group (D-Margolies) August 13–15, 2013 422 ± 4.8% 2% 15% 7% 43% 31% Results Democratic primary results Brendan F. Boyle Democratic Party (United States) 24,775 40.6 Marjorie Margolies Democratic Party (United States) 16,723 27.4 Daylin Leach Democratic Party (United States) 10,130 16.6 Val Arkoosh Democratic Party (United States) 9,386 15.4 61,014 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Carson "Dee" Adcock, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/local/business-owner-running-again-for-th-district-seat/article_cfca9574-5ca1-552c-9e2d-a948dbe5f6b9.html Business owner running again for 13th District seat January 16, 2014 March 2, 2014 Bucks County Courier TimesAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Eliminated in primary Beverly Plosa-Bowser, retired U.S. Air Force Colonelhttp://www.northeasttimes.com/2014/feb/6/republican-candidate-enters-13th-congressional-rac/#.UxOgQPmqnQ8 Republican candidate enters 13th Congressional race February 6, 2014 March 2, 2014 Northeast Times Withdrawn John Fritz, businessman and Northeast Philadelphia Republican Party Committeemanhttp://www.phillyrecord.com/2013/12/pols-on-the-street-will-primary-contests-help-dems-or-hurt-them/ POLS ON THE STREET: Will Primary Contests Help Dems Or Hurt Them? December 19, 2013 March 2, 2014 PhillyRecord January 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102025457/http://www.phillyrecord.com/2013/12/pols-on-the-street-will-primary-contests-help-dems-or-hurt-them/ dead Clay McQueen, security consultant and systems specialist Everett Stern, businessman and whistleblowerhttp://www.americanbanker.com/people/hsbc-whistle-blower-launches-congressional-run-1065726-1.html HSBC Whistle-Blower Launches Congressional Run February 20, 2014 March 2, 2014 American Banker Declined Marina Kats, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2008http://articles.philly.com/2013-05-31/news/39658262_1_marc-mezvinsky-chelsea-clinton-marina-kats https://web.archive.org/web/20130715142503/http://articles.philly.com/2013-05-31/news/39658262_1_marc-mezvinsky-chelsea-clinton-marina-kats dead July 15, 2013 Political judo: Marjorie Margolies turns weakness to strength May 31, 2013 March 2, 2014 Philly.com Joshua Quinter, attorney Results Republican primary results Carson "Dee" Adcock Republican Party (United States) 10,211 65.8 Beverly Plosa-Bowser Republican Party (United States) 5,312 34.2 15,523 100.0 General election Endorsements Brendan F. Boyle (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Postal Workers Union Local 7048 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #37 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 13 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 National Association of Letter Carriers Transport Workers Union of America Organizations Everytown for Gun Safety Human Rights Campaign Newspapers The Philadelphia Inquirer Local officials Darrell L. Clarke, President of the Philadelphia City Council Carson Adcock (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent BusinessCarson Dee Adcock http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/11/04/pa/state/vote/adcock_c/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 20 October 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Brendan F. Boyle 123,601 67.1 Republican Party (United States) Carson "Dee" Adcock 60,549 32.9 184,150 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 14 2014 Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 14 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 14 2016 x150px File:Michael F. Doyle, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States) 148,351 100.0% U.S. Representative Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States) Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district The 14th district includes the entire city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs. The incumbent was Democrat Michael F. Doyle, who had represented the district since 2003, and previously represented the 18th district from 1995 to 2003. He was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+15. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Michael F. Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Janis C. Brooks, pastor, CEO/founder of Citizens to Abolish Domestic Apartheid and candidate for this seat in 2012Janis C. Brooks - Timesonline.com: 2014 Primary Election Results Democratic primary results Michael F. Doyle (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 57,039 84.1 Janis C. Brooks Democratic Party (United States) 10,806 15.9 67,845 100.0 Republican primary Ken Peoples, the chairman of the White Oak Republican Committee, had declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination, but was removed from the ballot for collecting insufficient ballot petition signatures. He subsequently ran a write-in campaign for the Republican nomination in the State House's 35th Legislative District. Bob Howard, a former candidate for Allegheny County Controller in 2011, ran a write-in campaign for the Republican nomination.Republicans plan Mon-Yough area legislative write-in campaigns | TribLIVE Howard would need 1,000 certified write-in votes to be nominated. At least 1,498 Republican write-in votes were recorded in the district, but certifying them would take several weeks.Doyle wins nod in 14th District, could have opponent in fall | TribLIVE General election Endorsements Michael F. Doyle (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Michael F. Doyle (incumbent) 148,351 100.0 148,351 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 2014 Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 15 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 15 2016 x150px File:Charlie Dent, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Charlie Dent Republican Party (United States) 128,285 100.0% U.S. Representative Charlie Dent Republican Party (United States) Charlie Dent Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district The 15th district is located in Eastern Pennsylvania and includes Lehigh County and parts of Berks, Dauphin, Lebanon and Northampton counties. The incumbent was Republican Charlie Dent, who had represented the district since 2005. He was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+2. Dent was unopposed in the Republican primary and did not face a Democratic opponent in the general election, as none filed before the deadline. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Charlie Dent, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Charlie Dent (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 20,700 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Declined David A. Clarke Rick Daugherty, chairman of the Lehigh County Democratic Party and nominee for this seat in 2012https://archive.today/20140522141430/http://articles.mcall.com/2014-03-12/news/mc-pa-charlie-dent-no-opponent-20140312_1_northampton-county-democrats-congressman-charlie-dent-15-t-h-district Dent runs unopposed - Morning Call General election Endorsements Charlie Dent (R) Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund No Labels Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Charlie Dent (incumbent) 128,285 100.0 128,285 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 16 2014 Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 16 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 16 2016 File:Joe Pitts, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States) 101,722 57.7% File:Tom Houghton 2006 (3x4).jpg Tom Houghton Democratic Party (United States) 74,513 42.3% U.S. Representative Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States) Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district The 16th district is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia and includes a large portion of southern Chester County, most of Lancaster County and a sliver of Berks County, including the city of Reading. The incumbent was Republican Joe Pitts, who had represented the district since 1997. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+4. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Pitts, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Joe Pitts (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 25,611 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom Houghton, former state representativeSchuey Karen Democrat will make run against Pitts official Monday http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/democrat-will-make-run-against-pitts-official-monday/article_062f1b9a-8541-11e3-bb2b-001a4bcf6878.html 28 January 2014 Lancaster Online 28 January 2014 Eliminated in primary Raja Kittappa, stem cell researcherPA-16: Kittappa Declares Challenge | PoliticsPAStem cell scientist joins congressional race in the 16th District - LancasterOnline: Local NewsKittappa files petitions to run in the 16th « Featured « The Unionville Times Primary results Democratic primary results Tom Houghton Democratic Party (United States) 14,386 62.7 Raja Kittappa Democratic Party (United States) 8,541 37.3 22,927 100.0 General election Endorsements Joe Pitts (R) Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Tom Houghton (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JoePitts (R) TomHoughton (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 142 ± 12.0% 59% 39% 2% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Joe Pitts (incumbent) 101,722 57.7 Democratic Party (United States) Tom Houghton 74,513 42.3 176,235 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 17 2014 Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 17 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 17 2016 x150px File:Matt Cartwright, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Matt Cartwright Democratic Party (United States) 93,680 56.8% File:3x4.svg David Moylan Republican Party (United States) 71,371 43.2% File:2014 Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district election results by county.svg 300px County resultsCartwright: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80%Moylan: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright Democratic Party (United States) Matt Cartwright Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district The 17th district is located in Eastern Pennsylvania and includes Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe, Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. The incumbent was Democrat Matt Cartwright, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected in 2012, defeating incumbent Democrat Tim Holden in the primary with 57% of the vote and winning the general election with 60% of the vote. The district has a PVI of D+4. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Matt Cartwright, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Matt Cartwright (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 47,992 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Moylan, Schuylkill County coronerMark Gilger Jr. Moylan confident in three-way primary race for 17th District nomination http://republicanherald.com/news/moylan-confident-in-three-way-primary-race-for-17th-district-nomination-1.1651280 March 26, 2014 Pottsville Republican & Herald March 15, 2014 Eliminated in primary Matt Connolly, sports car racing team owner Matthew Dietz, charter pilot Results Republican primary results David Moylan Republican Party (United States) 9,227 44.6 Matt Connolly Republican Party (United States) 7,000 33.8 Matthew Dietz Republican Party (United States) 4,465 21.6 20,692 100.0 General election Endorsements Matt Cartwright (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Alliance for Retired AmericansMatt A Cartwright http://www.smartvoter.org/2014/11/04/pa/state/vote/cartwright_m/ smartvoter.org 15 February 2023 7 October 2014 Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Newspapers The Citizens' Voice The Express-TimesThe Easton Express Times Editorial: Cartwright gets our Endorsement http://cartwrightcongress.com/home/867/ 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103195006/http://cartwrightcongress.com/home/867/ 3 November 2014 David Moylan (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MattCartwright (D) DavidMoylan (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 142 ± 13.0% 51% 39% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Matt Cartwright (incumbent) 93,680 56.8 Republican Party (United States) David Moylan 71,371 43.2 165,051 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 18 2014 Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 18 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 18 2016 x150px File:113th Congress Official Photo of Rep. Tim Murphy (cropped).jpg Tim Murphy Republican Party (United States) 166,076 100.0% U.S. Representative Tim Murphy Republican Party (United States) Tim Murphy Republican Party (United States) Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district The 18th district is located in the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh and includes parts of Allegheny, Washington, Beaver and Westmoreland counties. The incumbent was Republican Timothy F. Murphy, who had represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+10. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Murphy, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Timothy F. Murphy (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 19,575 100.0 Democratic primary Murphy did not face a Democratic opponent in the general election as none filed before the deadline.2 Democrats challenge for congressman's seat in 12th District | TribLIVE General election Endorsements Tim Murphy (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Eagle Forum National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Tim Murphy (incumbent) 166,076 100.0 166,076 100.0 Republican Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Pennsylvania, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Pennsylvania 2014 United States House of Representatives