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The 2016 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania took place on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in numerous other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on April 26.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Pat Toomey was reelected to a second term in a close race, defeating Democratic nominee Katie McGinty and Libertarian Party nominee Edward Clifford. If McGinty had won, she would have become Pennsylvania's first female U.S. senator.Stolberg Sheryl Gay Patrick Toomey Wins Re-election in Pennsylvania Senate Race The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/us/politics/pennsylvania-senate-patrick-toomey.html?_r=0 November 10, 2016 The New York Times November 9, 2016http://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/ENR_NEW Pennsylvania Elections - Summary Results November 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113185634/http://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/ENR_NEW November 13, 2016 dead mdy-all With a margin of 1.43%, this election was the second-closest race of the 2016 Senate election cycle, behind only the election in New Hampshire.
As of 2025, Toomey was the last Republican U.S. senatorial candidate to win the counties of Bucks, Centre, Dauphin, and Erie; and the last Republican ever to win Chester County, which has trended Democratic in recent years.
Background
Five-term senator Arlen Specter, a longtime moderate Republican, switched to the Democratic Party in April 2009, and ran for reelection in 2010 as a Democrat. He was defeated in the Democratic primary by U.S. Representative and former U.S. Navy three-star admiral Joe Sestak. After a close race, Sestak lost the general election to former U.S. Representative Pat Toomey by 51% to 49%, a margin of 80,229 votes out of almost 4 million cast. Toomey had previously run for the seat in 2004, narrowly losing to Specter in the Republican primary. Specter later died in 2012.
After the Republicans took control of the Senate following the 2014 Senate elections, the election in Pennsylvania was seen by many as a top target for the Democrats, who hoped to regain their majority.Cillizza Chris Blake Aaron Sullivan Sean https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/11/07/why-republicans-senate-majority-could-be-very-short-lived Why Republicans' Senate majority could be very short-lived The Washington Post November 7, 2014 November 8, 2014http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/281719461.html Democrats' target in 2016: Sen. Toomey The Philadelphia Inquirer November 5, 2014 November 8, 2014http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2014/07/03/the_seven_senate_races_democrats_should_be_optimistic_about_in_2016.html The Seven Senate Races Democrats Should Be Optimistic About in 2016 Slate July 3, 2014 Weigel David David Weigel November 8, 2014 Katie McGinty, who won the Democratic primary, was one of 160 candidates endorsed by Barack Obama. McGinty got her start in politics after winning the Congressional Fellowship of the American Chemical Society, leading to a position with then Senator Al Gore. In 1993 she was appointed deputy assistant and then chair of the White House Council of Environmental Quality under Bill Clinton. She went on to be appointed head of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection by Governor Ed Rendell in 2003.https://ballotpedia.org/Kathleen_McGinty Kathleen McGinty - Ballotpedia December 9, 2016 McGinty faced 2010 nominee Sestask and mayor of Braddock, future lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and holder of this Senate seat John Fetterman in the primary.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Pat Toomey, incumbent U.S. senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-pat-toomey-pennsylvania-senate 10 Races to Watch in 2016: Pennsylvania Senate Roll Call December 22, 2014 April 2, 2016
Endorsements
Pat Toomey Federal officials
John Bolton, 25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006)http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html Bolton Endorses 16 for Re-Election to Congress RealClearPolitics Arkin James January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016
U.S. senators
John Cornyn, U.S. senator from Texas (2002–present), Senate Majority Whip (2015–2019)http://www.dallasnews.com/news/2016-presidential-election/2016/10/04/ted-cruzjohn-cornyn-hosting-dallas-fundraiser-us-senate-candidates Ted Cruz, John Cornyn hosting Dallas fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidates The Dallas Morning News Jeffers Gromer October 4, 2016 October 7, 2016
Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas (2013–present), candidate for president in 2016
Joni Ernst, U.S. senator from Iowa (2015–present)http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/10/19/ernst-supports-toomey Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Voices Support For Pat Toomey's Re-Election October 19, 2016 Giordano Dom CBS Philly November 2, 2016
John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona (1987–2018), Republican nominee for president in 2008, candidate for president in 2000http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/nwtonight/item/97471-mccain-endorses-toomey-for-second-term-in-us-senate-photos?linktype=related_articlepage McCain endorses Toomey for second term in U.S. Senate (photos) Newsworks Macdonald Tom September 23, 2016 September 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927025203/http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/nwtonight/item/97471-mccain-endorses-toomey-for-second-term-in-us-senate-photos?linktype=related_articlepage September 27, 2016 dead
U.S. representatives
Gabby Giffords, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (2007–2012) (Democratic)http://wesa.fm/post/gabby-giffords-backs-re-election-bid-pat-toomey#stream/0 Gabby Giffords Backs Re-Election Bid Of Pat Toomey August 22, 2016 Associated Press November 2, 2016
Mayors
Michael Bloomberg, 108th mayor of New York City (2002–2013) and CEO of Bloomberg L.P.http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/capitolinq/Mike-Bloomberg-endorses-Pat-Toomey-in-Pennsylvania-Senate-race.html?mobi=true Michael Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race philly.com Tamari Jonathan August 1, 2016 August 20, 2016
Individuals
Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in California in 2010, candidate for president in 2016https://twitter.com/carlyfiorina/status/720283898769313798 Carly Fiorina on Twitter: "Proud to endorse @SenMikeLee in UT, @SenToomey in PA, & @RepStutzman in IN, for U.S. Senate! Twitter April 13, 2016 July 9, 2016
Organizations
Americans for Responsible SolutionsGass Nick Giffords' anti-gun violence PAC endorses Toomey, Kirk https://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/gabby-giffords-pac-endorses-pat-toomey-mark-kirk-227268 August 22, 2016 politico.com August 23, 2016
Club for Growthhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/12/club-for-growth-endorses-six-gop-senators-for-re-e Club for Growth endorses six GOP senators for re-election in 2016 The Washington Times Sherfinski David November 12, 2014 November 12, 2014
United States Chamber of Commercehttps://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/07/06/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-gets-an-early-start-with-2016-ads U.S. Chamber of Commerce gets an early start with 2016 ads The Wall Street Journal O'Connor Patrick July 6, 2015 September 4, 2016
Newspapers
Altoona Mirrorhttp://www.altoonamirror.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/toomey-better-fit-for-state Toomey better fit for state Altoona Mirror October 31, 2016
Bucks County Courier Timeshttp://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/opinion/editorial/our-endorsement-pat-toomey-for-u-s-senate/article_c31d009c-c64d-59e3-bcff-fd31cee86324.html OUR ENDORSEMENT: Pat Toomey for U.S. Senate Bucks County Courier Times October 28, 2016 October 29, 2016 December 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161217173147/http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/opinion/editorial/our-endorsement-pat-toomey-for-u-s-senate/article_c31d009c-c64d-59e3-bcff-fd31cee86324.html dead
The Intelligencerhttp://www.theintell.com/opinion/editorial/our-endorsement-pat-toomey-for-u-s-senate/article_5fd3f38f-76e4-53ff-b605-089a7701005a.html OUR ENDORSEMENT: Pat Toomey for U.S. Senate The Intelligencer October 28, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20171024164627/http://www.theintell.com/opinion/editorial/our-endorsement-pat-toomey-for-u-s-senate/article_5fd3f38f-76e4-53ff-b605-089a7701005a.html October 24, 2017 dead
The Patriot-Newshttp://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2016/10/for_us_senate_republican_pat_t.html#incart_river_index For U.S. Senate, Republican Pat Toomey deserves re-election: Editorial The Patriot-News October 28, 2016
Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016/11/04/Toomey-for-Senate-The-Republican-incumbent-deserves-another-term/stories/201611300006 Toomey for Senate: The Republican incumbent deserves another term Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 4, 2016
The Tribune-Democrathttp://www.tribdem.com/news/editorials/editorial-toomey-deserves-second-term-in-u-s-senate/article_528bc0a2-9d2f-11e6-ba94-3fc9c8c76a90.html Toomey deserves second term in U.S. Senate The Tribune-Democrat October 30, 2016
Williamsport Sun-Gazettehttp://www.sungazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/vote-for-toomey-fits-the-needs-of-region-country Vote for Toomey fits the needs of region, country Williamsport Sun-Gazette October 29, 2016
York Daily Recordhttp://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/10/28/ydr-endorses-pat-toomey-us-senate-editorial/92878286 YDR endorses Pat Toomey for US Senate (editorial) York Daily Record October 28, 2016
Results
Republican primary results
Pat Toomey (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,342,941 100.00%
1,342,941 100.00%
Democratic primary
thumb|upright|Former U.S. Representative Joe Sestak finished second in the primary.
thumb|upright|Mayor of Braddock John Fetterman finished third in the primary.
Candidates
Nominee
Katie McGinty, former chief of staff to Governor Tom Wolf, former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and candidate for the governorship in 2014https://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/dems-in-disarray-in-must-win-pa-senate-race-118161.html Dems in disarray in must-win Pennsylvania Senate race Politico Raju Manu Cheney Kyle May 21, 2015 May 24, 2015https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/06/05/the-top-10-senate-races-of-2016-2 The top 10 Senate races of 2016 The Washington Post Cillizza Chris June 5, 2015 June 8, 2015http://www.phillyvoice.com/mcginty-sestak-await-results-tight-senate-race McGinty defeats Sestak to win Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate Kopp John April 26, 2016 Philly Voice April 27, 2016
Eliminated in primary
John Fetterman, mayor of BraddockO'Toole James Smydo Joe September 14, 2015 Braddock mayor launches campaign for Senate Pittsburgh Post-Gazette https://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2015/09/14/Braddock-mayor-announces-candidacy-for-U-S-Senate/stories/201509140146 September 14, 2015
Joe Sestak, retired Navy admiral, former U.S. representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010https://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2013/05/14/sestak-senate-toomey-pennsylvania/2158141 Sestak seeks 2016 Senate rematch vs. Toomey USA Today Camia Catalina May 14, 2013 August 22, 2014http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-joe-sestak-to-launch-official-senate-bid-soon-20140904-story.html Sestak gearing up for official bid against Toomey The Morning Call Olson Laura September 4, 2014 November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141108234000/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-joe-sestak-to-launch-official-senate-bid-soon-20140904-story.html dead http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-sestak-prepares-for-battle/61699 PA-Sen: Sestak Prepares for Battle PoliticsPA November 6, 2014 November 8, 2014
Joseph Vodvarka, small business owner and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/03/vodvarka_us_senate_removed.html U.S. Senate candidate Joseph Vodvarka ousted from April primary ballot March 31, 2016 PennLive.com April 2, 2016http://www.ydr.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/04/19/joe-vodvarka-back-ballot-us-senate-race/83241982 York Daily Record Joe Vodvarka back on ballot in US Senate race April 19, 2016 April 26, 2016
Declined
Bob Brady, U.S. representative and chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/capitolinq/Brady-Id-back-McGinty-100-percent-over-Sestak.html Brady: I'd back McGinty "100 percent" over Sestak The Philadelphia Inquirer Tamari Jonathan July 8, 2015 July 8, 2015
Chris Carney, former U.S. representativehttp://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/new-democratic-contender-emerges-for-pennsylvania-senate-seat-20150118 New Democratic Contender Emerges for Pennsylvania Senate Seat National Journal Roarty Alex January 18, 2015 January 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150119003707/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/new-democratic-contender-emerges-for-pennsylvania-senate-seat-20150118 January 19, 2015 dead
Matt Cartwright, U.S. representative (endorsed Joe Sestak)http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-pat-toomey-joe-sestak/?dcz= Pennsylvania Democrats Hesitate on Sestak Senate Bid Roll Call Emily Cahn December 4, 2014 December 4, 2014 January 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150119154322/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-pat-toomey-joe-sestak/?dcz= dead
Kathy Dahlkemper, Erie County executive and former U.S. representative (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/meet-the-democratic-senate-candidate-who-drives-democrats-crazy-20150219 Meet The Democratic Senate Candidate Who Drives Democrats Crazy February 19, 2015 February 19, 2015 National Journal Roarty Alex
Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania auditor general (running for re-election)http://www.ydr.com/opinion/ci_28464739/eugene-depasquale-should-consider-running-us-senate-ydr Eugene DePasquale should consider running for US Senate York Daily Record July 10, 2015 July 19, 2015 July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722063919/http://www.ydr.com/opinion/ci_28464739/eugene-depasquale-should-consider-running-us-senate-ydr dead
Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County executive (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20141106_Democrats__target_in_2016__Sen__Toomey.html Democrats' target in 2016: Sen. Toomey The Philadelphia Inquirer Jonathan Tamari November 5, 2014 November 12, 2014
David Hickton, United States attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvaniahttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/227354-unshakeable-sestak/ Unshakeable Sestak The Hill Cameron Joseph December 17, 2014 December 18, 2014
Vincent Hughes, state senator (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.politicspa.com/hughes-for-senate/63337 Hughes for Senate? PoliticsPA Nick Field January 28, 2015 January 29, 2015http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-hughes-says-senate-run-has-been-on-my-mind/63897 PA-Sen: Hughes Says Senate Run Has "Been on My Mind" PoliticsPA Field Nick February 18, 2015 February 19, 2015http://katiemcginty.com/senator-vincent-hughes-endorsment Senator Vincent Hughes Endorses McGinty for Senate | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty April 19, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818141720/http://katiemcginty.com/senator-vincent-hughes-endorsment/ August 18, 2016 dead
Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania attorney generalhttp://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20141212_As_Pa__pols_gather__Democrats_talk_of_taking_on_Toomey_in__16.html As Pa. pols gather, Democrats talk of taking on Toomey The Philadelphia Inquirer Jonathan Tamari December 11, 2014 December 12, 2014http://www.politicspa.com/senate-2016-kane-is-pretty-serious-about-this/53640 Senate 2016: Kane "Is Pretty Serious About This" PoliticsPA Brittany Foster December 13, 2013 December 13, 2013http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20141213_AG_Kane_vows_to_fight_for_her_office.html Kane vows to fight for her office Philly.com Angela Couloumbis December 12, 2014 December 16, 2014http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/12/kane_facing_grand_jury_announc.html Kathleen Kane, facing grand jury investigation, announces 2016 re-election bid The Patriot-News John L. Micek December 13, 2014 December 16, 2014
Rob McCord, former Pennsylvania Treasurer and candidate for the governorship in 2014McCord Rules Out 2016 Senate Run http://www.politicspa.com/mccord-rules-out-2016-senate-run/61848 PoliticsPA November 16, 2014 November 18, 2014 Nick Field
Patrick Murphy, former U.S. representative and candidate for attorney general in 2012http://readingeagle.com/news/article/ron-southwick-the-pennsylvania-us-senate-race-will-have-a-national-audience The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race will have a national audience Reading Eagle Southwick Ron April 13, 2015 May 24, 2015
Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.politicspa.com/nutter-for-senate/51012 Nutter for Senate? PoliticsPA Nick Field September 13, 2013 November 12, 2014
Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania (endorsed Katie McGinty)http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/01/21/ed-rendell-take-pat-toomeys-senate-seat Could Ed Rendell Take Pat Toomey's Senate Seat? Philadelphia Mathis Joel January 21, 2015 June 5, 2015http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/29/too-soon-pennsylvanians-being-polled-on-2016-senate-race Too Soon? Pennsylvanians Being Polled On 2016 Senate Race KYW-TV Loeb Pat January 29, 2015 June 5, 2015
Allyson Schwartz, former U.S. representative and candidate for the governorship in 2014
Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and former state representative (running for attorney general)Clarkdclark Dan http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2015/02/24/colonial_news/news/doc54eb5bdae9202255419709.txt Montgomery County Democratic Committee endorses Shapiro, Arkoosh to run for commissioner - Colonial News Montgomery News April 2, 2016http://www.nationaljournal.com/against-the-grain/meet-the-senate-democratic-candidate-who-s-running-against-his-own-party-20150304 Meet the Senate Democratic Candidate Who's Running Against His Own Party Nationaljournal.com March 4, 2015 April 2, 2016http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-shapiro-officially-passes-on-2016-race/66491 PA-Sen: Shapiro Officially Passes on 2016 Race PoliticsPA Field Nick May 24, 2015 May 24, 2015
Joe Torsella, United States representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform and former chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education (running for state treasurer)https://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page4.html 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 Politico Cheney Kylehttp://www.politicspa.com/torsella-raises-1-million-for-treasurer-bid/63347 Torsella Raises $1 Million for Treasurer Bid January 29, 2015 April 17, 2015 PoliticsPA Field Nick
R. Seth Williams, district attorney of Philadelphia
Endorsements
John Fetterman Governors
Martin O'Malley, 61st governor of Maryland (2007–2015), candidate for president in 2016Olson Laura http://www.mcall.com/news/local/elections/mc-martin-omalley-endorses-john-fetterman-20160229-story.html Martin O'Malley endorses John Fetterman for US Senate The Morning Call February 29, 2016 March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302094056/http://www.mcall.com/news/local/elections/mc-martin-omalley-endorses-john-fetterman-20160229-story.html dead
State officials
Barbara Hafer, 33rd treasurer of Pennsylvania (1997–2005)Field Nick PA-Sen: Barbara Hafer Endorses Fetterman http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-barbara-hafer-endorses-fetterman/69415 September 24, 2015 PoliticsPA September 24, 2015
Individuals
Marianne Williamson, founder of Project Angel Foodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgLQPwi3i4M YouTube Sister Giant Sister Giant: John Fetterman April 1, 2016 April 26, 2023 en-US
Organizations
Pittsburgh NORMLhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2015/09/28/U-S-Senate-race-Fetterman-fundraiser-set-Gov-Wolf-endorses-McGinty-pennsylvania-marijuana/stories/201509280150 September 29, 2015 Advocates for legalized marijuana to host Fetterman fundraiser; Gov. Wolf endorses McGinty Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Potter Chris September 29, 2015
Newspapers and publications
The Patriot-Newshttp://billypenn.com/2016/04/22/whos-supporting-who-the-pa-endorsements-you-need-to-know-about-before-tuesday Who's supporting who? The Pa. endorsements you need to know about before Tuesday Billy Penn Orso Anna April 21, 2016 July 9, 2016
Katie McGinty Federal officials
Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States (2009–2017)
Hillary Clinton, 67th secretary of state (2009–2013), Democratic nominee for president in 2016, candidate for president in 2008https://www.google.com/amp/www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20161023_A_confident_Clinton_at_Penn_pushes_McGinty_s_senate_candidacy.html%3famphtml=y?client=safari A confident Clinton at Penn pushes McGinty's senate candidacy Philadelphia Media Network McCabe Caitlin October 22, 2016 October 23, 2016
Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-obama-and-biden-endorse-mcginty/73994 PA-Sen: Obama and Biden Endorse McGinty PoliticsPA June 20, 2014 April 2, 2016
U.S. senators
Barbara Boxer, U.S. senator from California (1993–2017)http://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/29/1588304/-NV-NH-NC-PA-Sen-Sen-Barbara-Boxer-D-CA-helps-These-Women-Take-Back-The-U-S-Senate NV, NH, NC & PA-Sen: Sen. Barbara Boxer (D. CA) helps these women take back the U.S. Senate Daily Kos October 29, 2016 November 2, 2016
Sherrod Brown, U.S. senator from Ohio (2007–2025)http://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/8/11/1559088/-PA-IA-Sen-Sen-Sherrod-Brown-D-OH-Helps-McGinty-D-Judge-D-Take-Back-The-Senate PA & IA-Sen: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D.OH) helps McGinty (D) and Judge (D) take back the Senate Daily Kos August 11, 2016 September 8, 2016
Bob Casey, Jr., U.S. senator from Pennsylvania (2007–2025)http://katiemcginty.com/senator-bob-casey-endorsement Senator Bob Casey Endorses McGinty | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty March 18, 2016 April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160326033233/http://katiemcginty.com/senator-bob-casey-endorsement/ March 26, 2016 dead
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator from California (1992–2023)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-q1-digging-into-sestak-mcginty-financial-reports/74671 PA-Sen: Q1: Digging into Sestak, McGinty Financial Reports PoliticsPA April 20, 2016 July 9, 2016
Al Franken, U.S. senator from Minnesota (2009–2018)http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/2/16/1486044/-PA-Sen-Sen-Al-Franken-D-MN-Goes-All-In-For-Katie-McGinty-D PA-Sen: Sen. Al Franken (D. MN) Goes All In For Katie McGinty (D) Dailykos.com February 16, 2016 April 2, 2016
Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York (2009–present)https://twitter.com/SenGillibrand/status/682651479107334144 Kirsten Gillibrand on Twitter: "Proud to support @TammyforIL @DonnaFEdwards @KamalaHarris @Maggie_Hassan @Ann_Kirkpatrick @CatherineForNV & @KatieMcGintyPA for Senate." Twitter.com December 31, 2015 April 2, 2016
Martin Heinrich, U.S. senator from New Mexico (2013–present)
Mazie Hirono, U.S. senator from Hawaii (2013–present)
Patrick Leahy, U.S. senator from Vermont (1975–2023)
Claire McCaskill, U.S. senator from Missouri (2007–2019)
Jeff Merkley, U.S. senator from Oregon (2009–present)
Chris Murphy, U.S. senator from Connecticut (2013–present)
Patty Murray, U.S. senator from Washington (1993-present)Andrea Drusch http://www.nationaljournal.com/s/127049/patty-murray-endorses-katie-mcginty Patty Murray Endorses Katie McGinty National Journal December 22, 2015 April 2, 2016
Gary Peters, U.S. senator from Michigan (2015–present)
Harry Reid, U.S. senator from Nevada (1987–2017), Senate Minority Leader (2015–2017)http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-holiday-fundraising-help-for-katie-mcginty-20151222-story.html Holiday fundraising help for Katie McGinty The Morning Call December 22, 2015 Olson Laura April 2, 2016 April 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404120850/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-holiday-fundraising-help-for-katie-mcginty-20151222-story.html dead
Brian Schatz, U.S. senator from Hawaii (2012–present)http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/12/29/1464546/-PA-Sen-Sen-Brian-Schatz-D-HI-Endorses-Katie-McGinty-D-For-U-S-Senate PA-Sen: Sen. Brian Schatz (D. HI) Endorses Katie McGinty (D) For U.S. Senate Dailykos.com December 29, 2015 April 2, 2016
Chuck Schumer, U.S. senator from New York (1999–present)https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politics/schumer-is-focusing-on-the-big-prize-senate-majority-leader/2016/10/17/bbdcc702-9174-11e6-a6a3-d50061aa9fae_story.html?client=safari Schumer is focusing on the big prize: Senate majority leader The Washington Post O'Keefe Ed October 17, 2016 October 18, 2016
Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. senator from New Hampshire (2009–present)http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-katie-mcginty-talks-strategies-to-aid-female-workers-20160308-story.html Katie McGinty talks strategies to aid female workers – The Morning Call Mcall.com March 8, 2016 April 2, 2016 April 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160411123649/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-katie-mcginty-talks-strategies-to-aid-female-workers-20160308-story.html dead
Jon Tester, U.S. senator from Montana (2007–2025)
Mark Warner, U.S. senator from Virginia (2009–present)
Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts (2013–present)http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/capitolinq/Elizabeth-Warren-to-campaign-for-PA-Senate-candidate-Katie-McGinty.html?mobi=true Elizabeth Warren to campaign for Pa. Senate candidate Katie McGinty The Hill Murray Clem August 31, 2016 September 8, 2016
Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. senator from Rhode Island (2007–present)
U.S. representatives
Bob Brady, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district (1998–2019), chairman of the Democratic Party of Philadelphia (1986–present)
Michael F. Doyle, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district (2003–2019), Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district (1995–2003)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-campaign-continues-to-pick-up-steam-with-new-endorsements/68450 PA-Sen: McGinty Campaign Continues to Pick Up Steam with New Endorsements PoliticsPA Martin Christina August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
Governors
Ed Rendell, 45th governor of Pennsylvania (2003–2011)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-rendell-to-chair-mcginty-campaign/68297 PA-Sen: Rendell to Chair McGinty Campaign PoliticsPA Field Nick August 10, 2015 August 17, 2015
Tom Wolf, 47th governor of Pennsylvania (2015–present)Tamari Jonathan http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/capitolinq/Wolf-backs-McGinty-in-Senate-race.html Wolf backs McGinty in Senate race Philly.com September 28, 2015 April 2, 2016
State legislators
Ryan Bizzarro, state representative from the 3rd district (2013–present)http://katiemcginty.com/mcginty-endorsed-by-erie-elected-officials-and-local-leaders McGinty Endorsed by Erie Elected Officials and Local Leaders | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty January 29, 2016 April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203124426/http://katiemcginty.com/mcginty-endorsed-by-erie-elected-officials-and-local-leaders/ February 3, 2016 dead
Jim Brewster, state senator from the 45th district (2010–present)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-picks-up-huge-support-from-pittsburgh/69000 PA-Sen: McGinty Picks Up Huge Support from Pittsburgh PoliticsPA Addy Jason September 8, 2015 September 29, 2015
Dom Costa, state representative from the 21st district (2009–2018)
Jay Costa, state senator from the 43rd district (1996–present), Pennsylvania Senate Minority Leader (2011-present)
Paul Costa, state representative from the 34th district (1999–2019)
Dan Deasy, state representative from the 27th district (2009–present)
Anthony M. DeLuca, state representative from the 32nd district (1983–present)
Frank Dermody, state representative from the 33rd district (1991–2020), Pennsylvania House Minority Leader (2011–2020)
Florindo Fabrizio, state representative from the 2nd district (2003–2018)
Wayne D. Fontana, state senator from the 42nd district (2005–present)
Dan Frankel, state representative from the 23rd district (1999–present)
Ed Gainey, state representative from the 24th district (2013–2022)
Marc Gergely, state representative from the 35th district (2003–2017)
Pat Harkins, state representative from the 1st district (2007–present)
Vincent Hughes, state senator from the 7th district (1994–present)
Bill Kortz, state representative from the 38th district (2007–2021)
Joe Markosek, state representative from the 25th district (1983–2018)
Municipal officials
Kim Bracey, 24th mayor of York (2010–2018)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-unveils-mayoral-endorsements/69624/#comments PA-Sen: McGinty Unveils Mayoral Endorsements PoliticsPA September 30, 2015 April 2, 2016
Alan Butkovitz, Philadelphia city controller (2006–2018)http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/heardinthehall/Local-elected-officials-endorse-Katie-McGinty-for-US-Senate.html Local elected officials endorse Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate The Philadelphia Inquirer Vargas Claudia December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015
Darrell Clarke, Philadelphia City Council president (2012–present)
Carolyn Comitta, 58th mayor of West Chester (2010–2017)
Kathy Dahlkemper, Erie County executive (2014–2022), U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district (2009–2011)
Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County chief executive (2012–present)
Elizabeth Goreham, mayor of State College (2010–2018)
Rick Gray, mayor of Lancaster (2006–2018)
Thomas Leighton, mayor of Wilkes-Barre (2004–2016)
Michael Nutter, 98th mayor of Philadelphia (2008–2016)
Bill Peduto, 60th mayor of Pittsburgh (2014–2022)
Individuals
Ellen Malcolm, author and founder of EMILY's Listhttps://web.archive.org/web/20160530190323/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-goldman/emilys-list-founder-swipe_b_9732038.html May 30, 2016 Goldman Laura dead http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-goldman/emilys-list-founder-swipe_b_9732038.html Emily's List Founder Swipes at Trump, Boosts McGinty During Book Tour The Huffington Post April 19, 2016 July 9, 2016
Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's Listhttp://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-katie-mcginty-for-u.s.-senate EMILY's List Endorses Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate | EMILY's List Emilyslist.org August 6, 2015 April 2, 2016 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309220540/http://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-katie-mcginty-for-u.s.-senate dead
Labor unions
AFL–CIOhttp://katiemcginty.com/pennsylvania-afl-cio-endorses-mcginty Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses McGinty | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty April 6, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812080952/http://katiemcginty.com/pennsylvania-afl-cio-endorses-mcginty/ August 12, 2016 dead
AFSCMEhttp://katiemcginty.com/afscme-council-13-endorses-mcginty AFSCME Council 13 Endorses McGinty | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty February 4, 2016 April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160321154450/http://katiemcginty.com/afscme-council-13-endorses-mcginty/ March 21, 2016 dead
Amalgamated Transit Unionhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-atu-endorses-mcginty/71157 PA-Sen: ATU Endorses McGinty PoliticsPA December 4, 2015 April 2, 2016
American Federation of Teachershttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-endorsed-by-aft/71823 PA-Sen: McGinty Endorsed by AFT PoliticsPA January 8, 2016 April 2, 2016
International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees Local 8http://katiemcginty.com/endorsements Endorsements | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160406231833/http://katiemcginty.com/endorsements/ April 6, 2016 dead
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-ibew-endorses-mcginty/70934 PA-Sen: IBEW Endorses McGinty PoliticsPA November 23, 2015 April 2, 2016
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-gains-support-of-engineers-union/70369 PA-Sen: McGinty Gains Support of Engineers Union PoliticsPA October 30, 2015 April 2, 2016
Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied ProfessionalsTamari Jonathan http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/capitolinq/Nurses-union-drops-Sestak-backs-McGinty.html Nurses union drops Sestak, backs McGinty Philly.com October 14, 2015 April 2, 2016
Pennsylvania State Education Associationhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-psea-endorses-mcginty/72813 PA-Sen: PSEA Endorses McGinty PoliticsPA Field Nick February 17, 2016 February 17, 2016
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-wins-endorsement-from-seiu/72398 PA-Sen: McGinty Wins Endorsement From SEIU PoliticsPA February 1, 2016 April 2, 2016
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1776http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-wins-ufcw-endorsement/70537 PA-Sen: McGinty Wins UFCW Endorsement PoliticsPA November 5, 2015 April 2, 2016
United Steelworkers (USW)http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-mcginty-wins-usw-endorsement/68180 PA-Sen: McGinty Wins USW Endorsement PoliticsPA Addy Jason August 5, 2015 August 17, 2015
Organizations
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)http://www.dscc.org/pressrelease/dscc-endorses-katie-mcginty-pennsylvania-senate-race Endorses Katie McGinty in Pennsylvania Senate Race | DSCC: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee DSCC March 23, 2016 April 2, 2016 March 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160329122746/http://www.dscc.org/pressrelease/dscc-endorses-katie-mcginty-pennsylvania-senate-race dead
EMILY's Listhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-emilys-list-endorses-mcginty/68238 PA-Sen: EMILY's List Endorses McGinty PoliticsPA Addy Jason August 6, 2015 August 17, 2015
Equality Pennsylvaniahttp://equalitypa.org/equality-pa-endorses-attorney-general-senate Equality PA Endorses Shapiro for Attorney General, McGinty for Senate | Equality Pennsylvania Equalitypa.org April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160414221018/http://equalitypa.org/equality-pa-endorses-attorney-general-senate/ April 14, 2016 dead
League of Conservation Voters Action Fundhttp://katiemcginty.com/mcginty-endorsed-league-conservation-voters-action-fund McGinty Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters Action Fund | Katie McGinty: Democrat for Senate, Pennsylvania Katie McGinty January 28, 2016 April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203124852/http://katiemcginty.com/mcginty-endorsed-league-conservation-voters-action-fund/ February 3, 2016 dead
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicarehttp://katiemcginty.com/national-committee-preserve-social-security-medicare-endorsement McGinty endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare katiemcginty.com April 19, 2016 October 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161007052334/http://katiemcginty.com/national-committee-preserve-social-security-medicare-endorsement/ October 7, 2016 dead
Ocean Champions
Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-katie-mcginty-for-us-senate-in-pennsylvania Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood Action Fund May 13, 2016 September 4, 2016
Newspapers and publications
Philadelphia Daily Newshttp://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20160420_DN_Editorial__McGinty_for_Senate__Zappala_for_AG__Evans_for_Congress.html DN Editorial: McGinty for Senate; Zappala for AG; Evans for Congress – philly-archives Philly.com April 21, 2016 July 9, 2016
Joe Sestak U.S. representatives
Matt Cartwright, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 17th congressional districthttp://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-sestak-cartwright-senate-fundraiser-20150817-story.html U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright to host fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak next month The Morning Call Olson Laura August 17, 2015 August 18, 2015 August 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150822043748/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-sestak-cartwright-senate-fundraiser-20150817-story.html dead
Individuals
Manan Trivedi, nominee for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district in 2010, 2012 and 2014http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-sestak-earns-support-of-trivedi/65381 PA-Sen: Sestak Earns Support of Trivedi PoliticsPA Smith Abby April 16, 2015 April 17, 2015
Organizations
Council for a Livable WorldCouncil for a Livable World Announces Early Endorsement of Joe Sestak http://livableworld.org/media/releases/sestak_2016_endorsement December 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140209175507/http://livableworld.org/media/releases/sestak_2016_endorsement/ February 9, 2014 dead
VoteVets.orghttp://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-pac-endorses-sestak-for-senate VoteVets PAC Endorses Sestak for Senate VoteVets.org March 4, 2015 April 17, 2015 April 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150417174355/http://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-pac-endorses-sestak-for-senate dead
Newspapers and publications
The Philadelphia InquirerInquirer editorial: Sestak is the better choice for Democrats http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20160410_Inquirer_editorial__Sestak_is_the_better_choice_for_Democrats.html April 14, 2015
Philadelphia Tribune
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteJoe Sestak for the Dems: He'd be the toughest challenger to Pat Toomey https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016/04/13/Joe-Sestak-for-the-Dems-He-d-be-the-toughest-challenger-to-Pat-Toomey/stories/201604300027 April 14, 2015
Debates
A debate hosted by Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College in association with the 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club featuring John Fetterman, Katie McGinty, and Joe Sestak occurred on January 31 at Rangos Hall in Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhHtMeyaLMU&list=WL&index=5 Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania - Debate YouTube July 9, 2016
A debate hosted by Keystone Progress featuring John Fetterman, Katie McGinty, and Joe Sestak occurred on February 19 at the Hilton Harrisburg, in the Harrisburg Ballroom, in Harrisburg.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-zqwY9deDY Keystone Progress PA Senate Debate in Harrisburg, February 19th 2016 YouTube July 9, 2016
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JoeVodvarka JohnFetterman KatieMcGinty JoeSestak Other UndecidedFOX 29/Opinion SavvyFOX 29/Opinion Savvy April 24–25, 2016 942 ± 3.2% – 14% 39% 34% – 13%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160427232550/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-democratic-primary-poll--4-21-23 April 27, 2016 April 21–23, 2016 641 ± 3.9% 3% 15% 39% 33% – 11%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University https://web.archive.org/web/20160421140539/http://www.monmouth.edu/assets/0/32212254770/32212254991/32212254992/32212254994/32212254995/30064771087/143fe2e7-7497-44ed-8aef-c93505a1fa96.pdf April 21, 2016 April 17–19, 2016 302 ± 5.6% – 4% 39% 39% – 18%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College April 11–18, 2016 510 ± 5.3% – 8% 27% 38% 2% 25%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160407010037/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-democratic-primary-poll--4-2-3 April 7, 2016 April 3–4, 2016 603 ± 4.0% – 9% 31% 41% – 19%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College March 14–20, 2016 408 ± 4.7% – 7% 14% 31% 2% 46%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160325122258/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll---republican-and-democratic-primaries-march-2016 March 25, 2016 March 1–2, 2016 662 ± 3.6% 4% 15% 17% 33% – 35%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160130230524/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-democratic-primary-poll--1-22-1-23-2016 January 30, 2016 January 22–23, 2016 640 ± 3.8% – 11% 28% 33% – 28%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 8–11, 2015 1,012 ± 3.1% – 14% 22% 29% – 35%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College August 17–24, 2015 298 ± ? – – 13% 16% 5% 66%
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Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdPawlowski JoeSestak JoshShapiro Other UndecidedRobert Morris UniversityRobert Morris University https://web.archive.org/web/20150611235718/http://www.rmu.edu/News.aspx?id=1064 June 11, 2015 May 8–16, 2015 ? ± ? 11.1% 44.7% — — 44.3%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20150527022249/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-democratic-primary-poll--5-6-5-7 May 27, 2015 May 6–7, 2015 173 ± 7.45% 12% 42% 8% — 39%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KathleenKane JoeSestak Other UndecidedHarper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081237/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-democratic-primary-poll-wolf-goes-from-worst-to-first January 16, 2018 February 22–23, 2014 501 ± 4.38% 47% 24% — 29%
Results
260px|right|thumb|2016 United States Senate Democratic primary in Pennsylvania results
#4389e3 McGinty — 50–60%
#86b6f2 McGinty — 40–50%
#b9d7ff McGinty — <40%
Plum Sestak — <40%
Fuchsia Sestak — 40–50%
Purple Sestak — 60–70%
#e27f90 Fetterman — 40–50%
2016 United States Senate Democratic primary in Pennsylvania resultshttp://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ENR_New/Home/OfficeResults?OfficeID=2&ElectionID=54&ElectionType=P&IsActive=0 April 26, 2016 Primary Election Official Returns Pennsylvania Secretary of State July 20, 2016 July 6, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220706032036/https://electionreturns.pa.gov/ dead
Katie McGinty Democratic Party (United States) 669,774 42.50%
Joe Sestak Democratic Party (United States) 513,221 32.57%
John Fetterman Democratic Party (United States) 307,090 19.49%
Joseph Vodvarka Democratic Party (United States) 85,837 5.45%
1,575,922 100.00%
General election
Candidates
Edward T. "Ed" Clifford, III (L), accountant2016 Senate Candidate Edward Clifford III http://www.lppa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92:2016-senate-candidate-edward-clifford-iii&catid=20:candidates&Itemid=101 www.lppa.org Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania November 6, 2016
Katie McGinty (D), former chief of staff to Governor Tom Wolf, former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and candidate for governor in 2014
Pat Toomey (R), incumbent
Debates
Dates Location Toomey McGinty LinkOctober 17, 2016Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaParticipantParticipantFull debate - C-SPANOctober 24, 2016Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaParticipantParticipantFull debate - C-SPAN
Predictions
Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Tossup November 2, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate Sabato's Crystal Ball September 19, 2016 Lean D Flip November 7, 2016 Rothenberg Political Report2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016 Tossup November 3, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Lean D Flip November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Tossup November 7, 2016
Polling
Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.chart Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.tab 700px
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) KatieMcGinty (D) EdwardClifford (L) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 2,845 ± 4.6% 45% 49% — — 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31–November 6, 2016 2,685 ± 4.6% 45% 50% — — 5%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov November 3–5, 2016 931 ± 4.3% 46% 47% — 1% 6%Clarity Campaign LabsClarity Campaign Labs November 1–4, 2016 1,033 ± 3.0% 43% 46% — — 11%Muhlenberg College/Morning CallMuhlenberg College/Morning Call October 30–November 4, 2016 405 ± 5.5% 43% 42% — — 15%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20161105033203/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll--11-2-3 November 5, 2016 November 2–3, 2016 504 ± 4.4% 44% 44% 6% — 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28–November 3, 2016 2,454 ± 4.6% 45% 50% — — 5%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing November 1–2, 2016 1,016 ± 3.1% 43% 45% — — 12%Susquehanna Polling & ResearchSusquehanna Polling & Research October 31–November 2, 2016 681 ± 3.8% 41% 47% 5% 1% 7%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27–November 2, 2016 2,177 ± 4.6% 46% 50% — — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 31–November 1, 2016 1,050 ± 3.0% 44% 46% — — 10%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 29–November 1, 2016 403 ± 4.9% 44% 47% 3% — 6%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 27–November 1, 2016 799 LV ± 3.5% 46% 51% — 1% 1% 917 RV ± 3.0% 47% 49% — 1% 2%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075102/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps11032016_S426wuh.pdf/ November 4, 2016 October 27–November 1, 2016 612 ± 4.0% 47% 48% — 1% 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26–November 2, 2016 2,078 ± 4.6% 46% 50% — — 4%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 2,255 ± 4.6% 46% 49% — — 5%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College October 26–30, 2016 652 LV ± 5.1% 35% 47% 1% 2% 16% 863 RV ± 4.4% 33% 43% — 1% 23%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing October 25–30, 2016 3,217 ± 1.7% 41% 45% — — 13%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov October 26–28, 2016 1,091 ± 3.7% 41% 44% — 2% 13%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 25–26, 2016 550 ± 4.1% 43% 45% — 7% 5%Muhlenberg College/Morning CallMuhlenberg College/Morning Call https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112142/http://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/polling/surveys/pennsylvania/PA-Pres_MidOct_Report.pdf October 29, 2016 October 20–26, 2016 420 ± 5.5% 41% 41% — 1% 17%New York Times Upshot/Siena CollegeNew York Times Upshot/Siena College https://web.archive.org/web/20161031052317/https://www.siena.edu/assets/files/news/PA_oct_release_final261.pdf October 31, 2016 October 23–25, 2016 824 ± 3.4% 44% 47% — — 9%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 17–19, 2016 800 ± 3.4% 46% 43% — 5% 7%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161019143753/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10182016_St48bum.pdf October 19, 2016 October 10–16, 2016 660 ± 3.8% 49% 45% — — 6%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20170914002554/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ September 14, 2017 October 8–16, 2016 1,449 ± 0.5% 47% 47% — — 6%Bloomberg/SelzerBloomberg/Selzer October 7–11, 2016 806 ± 3.5% 45% 47% — 2% 4%The Times-Picayune/LucidThe Times-Picayune/Lucid October 7–10, 2016 1,457 ± 3.0% 44% 44% — — 12%Susquehanna Polling & ResearchSusquehanna Polling & Research October 4–9, 2016 764 ± 3.5% 42% 38% 7% 1% 12%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov October 5–7, 2016 997 ± 4.2% 42% 42% — 1% 15%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 3–6, 2016 709 ± 3.7% 44% 48% — 2% 6%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University September 30–October 3, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 46% 46% 3% — 5%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College September 28–October 2, 2016 496 LV ± 6.1% 35% 41% 2% — 22% 813 RV ± 4.8% 31% 36% — 11% 22%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161006052329/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10052016_Sth68bh.pdf October 6, 2016 September 27–October 2, 2016 535 ± 4.2% 50% 42% — — 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 27–28, 2016 886 ± 3.3% 35% 40% 9% — 16% 42% 44% — — 14%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC September 20–25, 2016 771 LV ± 3.5% 46% 49% — — 2% 895 RVBreitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing September 23, 2016 949 ± 3.2% 39% 43% — — 18%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20161001063827/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll--9-21-22 October 1, 2016 September 21–22, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 42% 42% 8% — 8%Muhlenberg College/Morning CallMuhlenberg College/Morning Call September 19–23, 2016 486 ± 5.0% 41% 40% — — 20%Mercyhurst UniversityMercyhurst University https://web.archive.org/web/20160930112606/https://www.mercyhurst.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/%3Cem%3EEdit%20Simple%3C/em%3E%20MCAP%20Polls%20/mcap_presidential_poll_fall_2016.pdf September 30, 2016 September 12–23, 2016 420 ± 4.8% 43% 42% — — 15%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160923204022/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1044/Democracy%20Corps%20Battleground%20091916%20FQ.pdf September 23, 2016 September 10–19, 2016 400 ± 4.0% 45% 43% — — 12%Muhlenberg College/Morning CallMuhlenberg College/Morning Call September 12–16, 2016 405 ± 5.5% 38% 43% — — 19%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160915054411/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps09092016_prbt47q.pdf September 15, 2016 August 29–September 7, 2016 778 ± 3.5% 46% 45% — 1% 7%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov August 30–September 2, 2016 1,091 ± 4.1% 39% 39% — 2% 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 30–31, 2016 814 ± 3.4% 41% 44% — — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 26–27, 2016 1,194 ± 3.0% 40% 46% — — 14%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University August 26–29, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 41% 45% 6% — 8%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College August 25–29, 2016 496 LV ± 5.6% 38% 43% — — 18% 736 RV ± 4.6% 37% 36% — — 27%Emerson CollegeEmerson College August 25–28, 2016 800 ± 3.4% 46% 39% — 5% 10%GBA StrategiesGBA Strategies August 21–28, 2016 881 ± 4.4% 42% 47% — 8% 3%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160818022317/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps08112016_Sfo47qx.pdf August 18, 2016 July 30–August 7, 2016 815 ± 3.4% 44% 47% — — 9%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist August 3–7, 2016 834 ± 3.4% 44% 48% — 1% 7%Susquehanna Polling & ResearchSusquehanna Polling & Research July 31–August 4, 2016 772 ± 3.5% 40% 42% — 2% 16%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College July 29–August 1, 2016 389 LV ± 6.3% 38% 39% — — 23% 661 RV ± 4.8% 30% 38% — — 32%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 29–31, 2016 1,505 ± 2.7% 42% 41% — — 17%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20160803103411/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/7_28_2016_marginals.pdf August 3, 2016 July 25–27, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 36% 43% — 1% 19%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160815131639/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps07142016_Sdsn64cg.pdf August 15, 2016 June 30–July 11, 2016 982 ± 3.1% 49% 39% — 1% 9%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist July 5–10, 2016 829 ± 3.4% 44% 47% — 2% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 22–23, 2016 980 ± 3.1% 40% 39% — — 21%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160705062519/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1033/Dcorps_WV_BG_06.30.16_for%20release.pdf July 5, 2016 June 11–20, 2016 300 ± 5.7% 46% 38% — — 16%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University June 8–19, 2016 950 ± 3.2% 49% 40% — — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 8–9, 2016 965 ± 3.2% 45% 42% — — 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 3–5, 2016 1,106 ± 3.0% 41% 38% — — 21%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160603000121/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps05112016_S28whtr.pdf June 3, 2016 April 27–May 8, 2016 1,077 ± 3.0% 45% 44% — — 11%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160418195310/https://www.qu.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=2342 April 18, 2016 March 30–April 4, 2016 1,737 ± 2.4% 47% 38% — 1% 12%Mercyhurst Universityhttp://www.mercyhurst.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/%3Cem%3EEdit%20Simple%3C/em%3E%20MCAP%20Polls%20/mercyhurst_poll_3_spring_2016_report_edit.pdf Mercyhurst University March 15, 2016 March 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160327185134/http://www.mercyhurst.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/%3Cem%3EEdit%20Simple%3C/em%3E%20MCAP%20Polls%20/mercyhurst_poll_3_spring_2016_report_edit.pdf dead March 1–11, 2016 421 ± 4.8% 47% 34% — 2% 13%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160312090750/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll--march-2016 March 12, 2016 March 1–2, 2016 662 ± 3.75% 47% 39% — — 13%Robert Morris UniversityRobert Morris University February 11–16, 2016 511 ± 4.5% 34% 21% — — 45%Public Policy Polling October 8–11, 2015 1,012 ± 3.1% 43% 36% — — 21%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20151012200019/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10082015_Snw94cr.pdf October 12, 2015 September 25–October 5, 2015 1,049 ± 3.0% 51% 31% — 1% 15%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20151025151600/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll--september-2015 October 25, 2015 September 9–10, 2015 700 ± 3.7% 48% 34% — — 18%Franklin & Marshall College August 17–24, 2015 605 ± 3.9% 35% 28% — — 38%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150828030407/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/2016-presidential-swing-state-polls/release-detail?ReleaseID=2273 August 28, 2015 August 7–18, 2015 1,085 ± 3% 48% 32% — 1% 17%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 30–June 1, 2014 835 ± 3.4% 42% 38% — — 20%
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Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) JohnFetterman (D) Other UndecidedMercyhurst University March 1–11, 2016 421 ± 4.8% 49% 31% 2% 15%Harper Polling March 1–2, 2016 662 ± 3.75% 47% 36% — 16%Robert Morris University February 11–16, 2016 511 ± 4.5% 38% 14% — 49%Public Policy Polling October 8–11, 2015 1,012 ± -3.1 41% 34% — 24%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) JoeSestak (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University March 30–April 4, 2016 1,737 ± 2.4% 47% 39% 1% 10%Mercyhurst University March 1–11, 2016 421 ± 4.8% 43% 38% 1% 15%Harper Polling March 1–2, 2016 662 ± 3.75% 47% 41% — 13%Robert Morris University February 11–16, 2016 511 ± 4.5% 34% 18% — 48%Public Policy Polling October 8–11, 2015 1,012 ± -3.1 41% 38% — 21%Quinnipiac University September 25-October 5, 2015 1,049 ± 3.0% 49% 34% 1% 13%Harper Polling September 9–10, 2015 700 ± 3.7% 47% 37% — 15%Franklin & Marshall College August 17–24, 2015 605 ± 3.9% 41% 29% — 31%Quinnipiac University August 7–18, 2015 1,085 ± 3% 48% 33% 1% 15%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150627063420/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/2016-presidential-swing-state-polls/release-detail?ReleaseID=2236 June 27, 2015 June 4–15, 2015 970 ± 3.2% 47% 36% 1% 16%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College June 8–14, 2015 556 ± 4.1% 35% 31% — 34%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 42% 38% — 20%Robert Morris University May 8–16, 2015 529 ± 4.5% 28.5% 34.2% — 37.3%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20150527020329/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll-May-2015 May 27, 2015 May 6–7, 2015 503 ± 4.37% 53% 32% — 15%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150406193741/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/2016-presidential-swing-state-polls/release-detail?ReleaseID=2183 April 6, 2015 March 17–28, 2015 1,036 ± 3% 48% 35% 1% 16%Franklin & Marshall CollegeFranklin & Marshall College March 17–23, 2015 597 ± 4.2% 34% 29% — 37%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150211040319/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/2016-presidential-swing-state-polls/release-detail?ReleaseID=2133 February 11, 2015 Jan. 22–Feb. 1, 2015 881 ± 3.3% 45% 35% — 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 40% 36% — 23%Public Policy Polling May 30 – June 1, 2014 835 ± 3.4% 41% 35% — 24%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20140104001508/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-year-end-poll-2013#senate January 4, 2014 December 21–22, 2013 604 ± 4% 49% 42% — 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 42% 42% — 16%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060738/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=1904 October 23, 2013 May 30 – June 4, 2013 1,032 ± 3.1% 42% 37% 1% 21%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) ChrisCarney (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 44% 35% — 20%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) VincentHughes (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 44% 35% — 21%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) KathleenKane (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 44% 38% — 17%Public Policy Polling May 30 – June 1, 2014 835 ± 3.4% 40% 42% — 19%Harper Polling December 21–22, 2013 604 ± 4% 49% 44% — 7%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 42% 46% — 12%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) ChrisMatthews (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 42% 38% — 20%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) MichaelNutter (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 42% 35% — 23%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) EdPawlowski (D) Other UndecidedMercyhurst University March 1–11, 2016 421 ± 4.8% 47% 31% 2% 16%Quinnipiac University June 4–15, 2015 970 ± 3.2% 52% 28% 1% 19%Franklin & Marshall College June 8–14, 2015 556 ± 4.1% 34% 23% — 43%Public Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 44% 34% — 22%Harper Polling May 6–7, 2015 503 ± 4.37% 54% 30% — 16%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) EdRendell (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 46% 41% — 13%Public Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 41% 44% — 15%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) JoshShapiro (D) Other UndecidedHarper Polling May 6–7, 2015 503 ± 4.37% 55% 27% — 18%Public Policy Polling January 15–18, 2015 1,042 ± 3% 43% 31% — 26%Public Policy Polling May 30 – June 1, 2014 835 ± 3.4% 41% 32% — 28%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatToomey (R) SethWilliams (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 21–24, 2015 799 ± 3.5% 44% 33% — 23%
Results
right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county
Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend
Democratic
#92c5de Hold
#0671b0 Flip
Republican
#f48882 Hold
#ca0120 Flip
United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, 2016https://electionreturns.pa.gov/General/OfficeResults?OfficeID=2&ElectionID=54&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0 Pennsylvania Elections - Office ResultsDecember 2017 FEDERAL ELECTIONS 2016 https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/federalelections2016.pdf 5 Oct 2025
Pat Toomey (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 2,951,702 48.72% -2.26%
Katie McGinty Democratic Party (United States) 2,865,012 47.29% -1.67%
Edward T. Clifford III Libertarian Party (United States) 235,142 3.88% N/A
6,655 0.11% +0.05%
6,058,511 100.00% N/A
Republican Party (United States)
By county
CountyPennsylvania Elections - County Breakdown Results https://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/General/CountyBreakDownResults?officeId=2&districtId=1&ElectionID=54&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0 Pennsylvania Department of State Election Results live https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171740/https://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/General/CountyBreakDownResults?officeId=2&districtId=1&ElectionID=54&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0 10 May 2020 10 May 2020Katie McGinty
DemocraticPatrick J. Toomey
RepublicanEdward T. Clifford III
LibertarianMarginTotal votes cast#%#%#%#%Adams14,59330.72%30,49264.19%2,4185.09%15,89933.47%47,503Allegheny357,45055.25%261,31640.39%28,2604.37% -96,134 -14.86%647,026Armstrong8,38726.71%20,79366.22%2,2207.07%12,40639.51%31,400Beaver34,26341.12%44,00052.81%5,0586.07%9,73711.69%83,321Bedford4,35618.58%17,73975.68%1,3445.73%13,38357.10%23,439Berks77,02842.93%95,46653.21%6,9193.86%18,43810.28%179,413Blair15,10727.57%36,53366.68%3,1505.75%21,42639.11%54,790Bradford6,98527.33%16,57464.85%2,0007.83%9,58937.52%25,559Bucks157,70946.46%175,89851.82%5,8451.72%18,1895.36%339,452Butler28,71529.72%62,42564.62%5,4655.66%33,71034.89%96,605Cambria21,89434.90%36,94858.90%3,8866.20%15,05424.00%62,728Cameron59327.53%1,39064.53%1717.94%79737.00%2,154Carbon10,08635.75%16,36057.98%1,7706.27%6,27422.24%28,216Centre35,48746.45%36,52747.82%4,3785.73%1,0401.36%76,392Chester127,55247.10%133,66249.36%9,5883.54%6,1102.26%270,802Clarion4,93128.27%11,31064.83%1,2046.90%6,37936.57%17,445Clearfield9,45427.80%22,12865.06%2,4297.14%12,67437.26%34,011Clinton5,51136.34%8,70257.38%9526.28%3,19121.04%15,165Columbia9,81934.94%16,29257.97%1,9917.08%6,47323.03%28,102Crawford11,04729.65%24,47265.68%1,7404.67%13,42536.03%37,259Cumberland44,79636.74%71,63858.75%5,5094.52%26,84222.01%121,943Dauphin62,55148.61%63,74049.54%2,3831.85%1,1890.92%128,674Delaware163,37755.64%126,30043.01%3,9481.34% -37,077 -12.63%293,625Elk4,50931.48%8,70360.76%1,1117.76%4,19429.28%14,323Erie56,84646.32%60,94849.66%4,9304.02%4,1023.34%122,724Fayette20,54738.62%29,69955.82%2,9585.56%9,15217.20%53,204Forest70829.82%1,50263.27%1646.91%79433.45%2,374Franklin17,82725.54%48,65869.72%3,3094.74%30,83144.17%69,794Fulton1,02515.23%5,45681.06%2503.71%4,43165.83%6,731Greene5,69236.93%8,82657.26%8965.81%3,13420.33%15,414Huntingdon5,10526.06%13,07866.76%1,4067.18%7,97340.70%19,589Indiana12,59233.32%22,24558.86%2,9557.82%9,65325.54%37,792Jefferson4,16021.54%13,70670.95%1,4517.51%9,54649.42%19,317Juniata2,15320.66%7,65773.47%6125.87%5,50452.81%10,422Lackawanna53,93652.93%40,51939.76%7,4557.32% -13,417 -13.17%101,910Lancaster89,92237.07%142,77458.85%9,9094.08%52,85221.79%242,605Lawrence15,28937.96%22,67456.29%2,3175.75%7,38518.33%40,280Lebanon19,07931.01%39,38664.02%3,0604.97%20,30733.01%61,525Lehigh77,23248.25%76,21647.61%6,6274.14% -1,016 -0.63%160,075Luzerne56,47742.89%66,55150.54%8,6506.57%10,0747.65%131,678Lycoming14,18728.06%33,01565.29%3,3656.65%18,82837.23%50,567Mckean3,98724.73%11,53071.52%6053.75%7,54346.79%16,122Mercer19,19337.05%30,56759.00%2,0463.95%11,37421.95%51,806Mifflin4,03122.13%13,08971.87%1,0936.00%9,05849.73%18,213Monroe34,28051.32%30,74346.03%1,7682.65% -3,537 -5.30%66,791Montgomery237,35354.90%189,57443.85%5,4311.26% -47,779 -11.05%432,358Montour2,89833.89%5,06659.25%5866.85%2,16825.36%8,550Northampton64,15145.86%72,17251.59%3,5662.55%8,0215.73%139,889Northumberland11,11731.28%21,82661.42%2,5927.29%10,70930.14%35,535Perry4,96223.53%14,89870.64%1,2315.84%9,93647.11%21,091Philadelphia560,42181.79%116,71417.03%8,0301.17% -443,707 -64.76%685,165Pike9,32936.39%15,19259.27%1,1134.34%5,86322.87%25,634Potter1,38718.01%5,99077.79%3234.19%4,60359.78%7,700Schuylkill19,53931.45%37,75760.77%4,8327.78%18,21829.32%62,128Snyder4,29926.40%10,86766.74%1,1166.85%6,56840.34%16,282Somerset8,34023.34%25,47071.28%1,9235.38%17,13047.94%35,733Sullivan86728.03%2,02065.31%2066.66%1,15337.28%3,093Susquehanna5,53528.76%11,99662.33%1,7168.92%6,46133.57%19,247Tioga3,99221.97%13,41873.83%7644.20%9,42651.87%18,174Union6,09234.81%10,56860.39%8414.81%4,47625.58%17,501Venango6,98930.11%14,58162.83%1,6387.06%7,59232.71%23,208Warren5,12428.14%12,13066.60%9585.26%7,00638.47%18,212Washington38,13337.79%56,95256.44%5,8245.77%18,81918.65%100,909Wayne7,48731.42%14,53861.01%1,8037.57%7,05129.59%23,828Westmoreland62,98134.94%107,53259.65%9,7455.41%44,55124.72%180,258Wyoming4,15431.79%7,84460.03%1,0688.17%3,69028.24%13,066York69,39433.68%126,35061.33%10,2714.99%56,95627.65%206,015Pennsylvania2,865,01247.34%2,951,70248.77%235,1423.89%86,6901.43%6,051,856
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
Erie (largest municipality: Erie)
Luzerne (largest municipality: Wilkes-Barre)
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
Lehigh (largest municipality: Allentown)
Monroe (largest municipality: East Stroudsburg)
See also
2016 United States Senate elections
Notes
References
External links
Official campaign websites
Pat Toomey (R) for Senate
Katie McGinty (D) for Senate
2016
Pennsylvania
United States Senate