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2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania legislative no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania 2004 All 19 Pennsylvania seats to the United States House of Representatives 2002 11 5 Republican Party (United States) 11 12 1 1,859,270 56.19% 7.29% Democratic Party (United States) 10 7 3 1,348,665 40.76% 9.24% 300px Party gains 300px District results 300px County results #F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain#92C5DE Democratic hold
Republican
#E27F90 50–60%
#CC2F4A 60–70%
#D40000 70–80%
#aa0000 80–90%
#800000 >90%
Democratic
#b9d7ff 40–50%
#86B6F2 50–60%
#4389E3 60–70%
#1666CB 70–80%
#0645B4 80–90%
#002b84 >90%
The 2002 United States House elections in Pennsylvania was an election for Pennsylvania's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 2002. Representative in Congress, 2002 General Election Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=7&OfficeID=11 2008-05-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20081030072046/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=7&OfficeID=11 2008-10-30 dead
The election between George Gekas and Tim Holden was described as "PA's most exciting match-up" by the political website PoliticsPA. 2002 Congressional Election Preview PoliticsPA The Publius Group http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/electionspreview.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20020803095217/http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/electionspreview.htm 2002-08-03 2010-02-10 dead
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2002PartyVotesPercentageSeats BeforeSeats After+/– Republican 1,859,270 56.19% 11 12 +1 Democratic 1,348,665 40.76% 10 7 -3 Green 63,357 1.91% 0 0 0 Libertarian 24,086 0.73% 0 0 0 Constitution 10,393 0.31% 0 0 0 Reform 3,304 0.10% 0 0 0 Totals 3,309,075 100.00% 21 19 -2
Match-up summary
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %PA 1 District 1 121,076 86.43% 17,444 12.45% 1,570 1.12% 140,090 100.00% Democratic holdPA 2 District 2 150,623 87.77% 20,988 12.23% 0 0.00% 171,611 100.00% Democratic holdPA 3 District 3 0 0.00% 116,763 77.68% 33,554 22.32% 150,317 100.00% Republican holdPA 4 District 4 71,674 35.45% 130,534 64.55% 0 0.00% 202,208 100.00% Republican holdPA 5 District 5 0 0.00% 124,942 87.36% 18,078 12.64% 143,020 100.00% Republican holdPA 6 District 6 98,128 48.63% 103,648 51.37% 0 0.00% 201,776 100.00% Republican gainPA 7 District 7 75,055 33.91% 146,296 66.09% 0 0.00% 221,351 100.00% Republican hold PA 8 District 8 76,178 37.41% 127,475 62.59% 0 0.00% 203,653 100.00% Republican holdPA 9 District 9 50,558 28.93% 124,184 71.07% 0 0.00% 174,742 100.00% Republican holdPA 10 District 10 0 0.00% 152,017 92.90% 11,613 7.10% 163,630 100.00% Republican holdPA 11 District 11 93,758 55.61% 71,543 42.43% 3,304 1.96% 168,605 100.00% Democratic holdPA 12 District 12 124,201 73.48% 44,818 26.52% 0 0.00% 169,019 100.00% Democratic holdPA 13 District 13 107,945 50.95% 100,295 47.34% 3,627 1.71% 211,867 100.00% Democratic holdPA 14 District 14 123,323 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 123,323 100.00% Democratic holdPA 15 District 15 73,212 42.64% 98,493 57.36% 0 0.00% 171,705 100.00% Republican holdPA 16 District 16 0 0.00% 119,046 88.49% 15,486 11.51% 134,532 100.00% Republican holdPA 17 District 17 103,483 51.41% 97,802 48.59% 0 0.00% 201,285 100.00% Democratic holdPA 18 District 18 79,451 39.86% 119,885 60.14% 0 0.00% 199,336 100.00% Republican gainPA 19 District 19 0 0.00% 143,097 91.14% 13,908 8.86% 157,005 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,348,665 40.76% 1,859,270 56.19% 101,140 3.05% 3,309,075 100.00%
Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 56.19
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 40.76
Other #777777 3.05
House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 63.16
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 36.84
District 1
2002 Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 1 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 1 2004 x150px Bob Brady, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States) 121,076 86.43% 3x4.svg Marie Delany Republican Party (United States) 17,444 12.45% U.S. representative Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States) Bob Brady Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Bob Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary resultshttps://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/Home/OfficeResults?officeId=11&ElectionID=11&ElectionType=P&IsActive=0 Pennsylvania Elections - 2002 General Primary (Official Returns) Pennsylvania Department of State August 20, 2025
Democratic Party (United States) Bob Brady (incumbent) 75,798 100.00
75,798 100.00
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Marie G. Delany
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Marie G. Delany 7,208 100.00
7,208 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball50 most competitive House races of 2002 http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2002 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021106080608/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm 6 November 2002Safe D November 4, 2002 New York Times2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/students/pop/articles/elections.html The New York Times 14 October 2002 21 December 2023 Safe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Bob Brady (incumbent)
121,076
86.43
Republican Party (US)
Marie G. Delany
17,444
12.45
Green Party (United States)
Mike Ewall
1,570
1.12
140,090
100.00
District 2
2002 Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 2 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 2 2004 x150px Chaka Fattah official House photo (cropped).jpg Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States) 150,623 87.77% 3x4.svg Thomas Dougherty Republican Party (United States) 20,988 12.23% U.S. representative Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States) Chaka Fattah Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Chaka Fattah, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Chaka Fattah (incumbent) 108,589 100.00
108,589 100.00
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Thomas G. Dougherty
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Thomas G. Dougherty 5,545 100.00
5,545 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Chaka Fattah (incumbent)
150,623
87.77
Republican Party (US)
Thomas G. Dougherty
20,988
12.23
171,611
100.00
District 3
2002 Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 3 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 3 2004 File:Phil English (cropped).jpg 150x150px Phil English Republican Party (United States) 116,763 77.68% File:3x4.svg Anndrea Benson Green Party (United States) 33,554 22.32% U.S. representative Phil English Republican Party (United States) Phil English Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Phil English, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Phil English (incumbent) 29,803 100.00
29,803 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Phil English (incumbent)
116,763
77.68
Green Party (US)
Anndrea M. Benson
33,554
22.32
150,317
100.00
District 4
2002 Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 4 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 4 2004 File:MelissaHartCongress.jpg 150x150px Melissa Hart Republican Party (United States) 130,534 64.55% 3x4.svg Stevan Drobac Democratic Party (United States) 71,674 35.45% U.S. representative Melissa Hart Republican Party (United States) Melissa Hart Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Stevan Drobac
Eliminated in primary
Mark A. Purcell
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Stevan Drobac 30,413 54.26
Democratic Party (United States) Mark A. Purcell 25,634 45.74
56,047 100.00
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Melissa Hart, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Melissa Hart (incumbent) 26,467 100.00
26,467 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Melissa Hart (incumbent)
130,534
64.55
Democratic Party (US)
Stevan Drobac
71,674
35.45
202,208
100.00
District 5
2002 Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 5 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 5 2004 File:RepJohnEPetersonPortrait (1).jpg 150x150px John E. Peterson Republican Party (United States) 124,942 87.36% File:3x4.svg Thomas Martin Libertarian Party (United States) 18,078 12.64% U.S. representative John E. Peterson Republican Party (United States) John E. Peterson Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
John E. Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) John E. Peterson (incumbent) 36,659 100.00
36,659 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
John E. Peterson (incumbent)
124,942
87.36
Libertarian Party (US)
Thomas A. Martin
18,078
12.64
143,020
100.00
District 6
2002 Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 6 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 6 2004 x150px File:Repjimgerlach (cropped).jpg Jim Gerlach Republican Party (United States) 103,648 51.37% 3x4.svg Dan Wofford Democratic Party (United States) 98,128 48.63% U.S. representative Robert Borski Democratic Party (United States) Jim Gerlach Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Dan Wofford, lawyer and son of former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford
Eliminated in primary
Frank Thomas
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Dan Wofford 30,710 62.52
Democratic Party (United States) Frank Thomas 18,412 37.48
49,122 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Jim Gerlach, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Jim Gerlach 27,821 100.00
27,821 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesLean R flip October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Jim Gerlach
103,648
51.37
Democratic Party (US)
Dan Wofford
98,128
48.63
201,776
100.00
District 7
2002 Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 7 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 7 2004 x150px Curt Weldon (cropped).jpg Curt Weldon Republican Party (United States) 146,296 66.09% 3x4.svg Peter Lennon Democratic Party (United States) 75,055 33.91% U.S. representative Curt Weldon Republican Party (United States) Curt Weldon Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Peter A. Lennon
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Peter A. Lennon 27,503 100.00
27,503 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Curt Weldon, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Curt Weldon (incumbent) 46,046 100.00
46,046 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Curt Weldon (incumbent)
146,296
66.09
Democratic Party (US)
Peter A. Lennon
75,055
33.91
221,351
100.00
District 8
2002 Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 8 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 8 2004 x150px James C Greenwood bw.jpg Jim Greenwood Republican Party (United States) 127,475 62.59% 3x4.svg Timothy Reece Democratic Party (United States) 76,178 37.41% U.S. representative Jim Greenwood Republican Party (United States) Jim Greenwood Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Nominee
Jim Greenwood, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Tom Lingenfelter
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Jim Greenwood (incumbent) 31,327 69.14
Republican Party (United States) Tom Lingenfelter 13,981 30.86
45,308 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Jim Greenwood (incumbent)
127,475
62.59
Democratic Party (US)
Timothy T. Reece
76,178
37.41
203,653
100.00
District 9
2002 Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 9 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 9 2004 File:Bill Shuster, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg 150x150px Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States) 124,184 71.07% File:3x4.svg John Henry Democratic Party (United States) 50,558 28.93% U.S. representative Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States) Bill Shuster Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
John R. Henry
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) John R. Henry 29,604 100.00
29,604 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Bill Shuster, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
David E. Bahr
David S. Keller
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Bill Shuster (incumbent) 33,538 74.01
Republican Party (United States) David S. Keller 6,319 13.95
Republican Party (United States) David E. Bahr 5,457 12.04
45,314 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Bill Shuster (incumbent)
124,184
71.07
Democratic Party (US)
John R. Henry
50,558
28.93
174,742
100.00
District 10
2002 Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 10 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 10 2004 File:Repdonsherwood.jpg Don Sherwood Republican Party (United States) 152,017 92.90% 3x4.svg Kurt Shotko Green Party (United States) 11,613 7.10% U.S. representative Don Sherwood Republican Party (United States) Don Sherwood Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Nominee
Don Sherwood, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Don Sherwood (incumbent) 30,622 100.00
30,622 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Don Sherwood (incumbent)
152,017
92.90
Green Party (US)
Kurt J. Shotko
11,613
7.10
163,630
100.00
District 11
2002 Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 11 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 11 2004 x150px Paul Kanjorski Democratic Party (United States) 93,758 55.61% Lou Barletta, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (2).JPG Lou Barletta Republican Party (United States) 71,543 42.43% U.S. representative Paul Kanjorski Democratic Party (United States) Paul Kanjorski Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Paul Kanjorski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Paul Kanjorski (incumbent) 51,027 100.00
51,027 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Lou Barletta, mayor of Hazleton
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Lou Barletta 15,311 100.00
15,311 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Paul Kanjorski (incumbent)
93,758
55.61%
Republican Party (US)
Lou Barletta
71,543
42.43%
Reform Party (US)
Thomas J. McLaughlin
3,304
1.96%
168,605
100.00
District 12
2002 Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 12 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 12 2004 File:John Murtha portrait 2008 (cropped).jpg 150x150px John Murtha Democratic Party (United States) 124,201 73.48% File:3x4.svg Bill Choby Republican Party (United States) 44,818 26.52% U.S. representative John Murtha Democratic Party (United States) John Murtha Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
John Murtha, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 12th district
Eliminated in primary
Frank Mascara, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 20th district (Redistricted)
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) John Murtha (incumbent) 60,687 64.20
Democratic Party (United States) Frank Mascara 33,837 35.80
94,524 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Bill Choby
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Bill Choby 16,851 100.00
16,851 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
John Murtha (incumbent)
124,201
73.48
Republican Party (US)
Bill Choby
44,818
26.52
169,019
100.00
District 13
2002 Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 13 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 13 2004 x150px Joe Hoeffel portrait.jpg Joe Hoeffel Democratic Party (United States) 107,945 50.95% 3x4.svg Melissa Brown Republican Party (United States) 100,295 47.34% U.S. representative Joe Hoeffel Democratic Party (United States) Joe Hoeffel Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Joe Hoeffel, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Joe Hoeffel 62,793 100.00
62,793 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Melissa Brown, ophthalmologist and previous candidate for Congress
Eliminated in primary
Al Taubenberger, former Philadelphia City Council staff member and president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Melissa Brown 19,917 55.17
Republican Party (United States) Al Taubenberger 16,184 44.83
36,101 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Joe Hoeffel
107,945
50.95
Republican Party (US)
Melissa Brown
100,295
47.34
Constitution Party (US)
John P. McDermott
3,627
1.71
211,867
100.00
District 14
2002 Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 14 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 14 2004 x150px File:MikeDoyle.jpg Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States) 123,323 100.00% U.S. representative Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States) Mike Doyle Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Doyle (incumbent) 72,886 100.00
72,886 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Mike Doyle (incumbent)
123,323
100.00
123,323
100.00
District 15
2002 Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 15 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 15 2004 x150px Pat Toomey Congress.jpg Pat Toomey Republican Party (United States) 98,493 57.36% 3x4.svg Edward O'Brien Democratic Party (United States) 73,212 42.64% U.S. representative Pat Toomey Republican Party (United States) Pat Toomey Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Edward J. O'Brien
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Edward J. O'Brien 32,671 100.00
32,671 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Pat Toomey, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Pat Toomey (incumbent) 23,602 100.00
23,602 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Pat Toomey (incumbent)
98,493
57.36
Democratic Party (US)
Edward J. O'Brien
73,212
42.64
171,705
100.00
District 16
2002 Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 16 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 16 2004 x150px Joe Pitts, official photo portrait, color.jpg Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States) 119,046 88.49% 3x4.svg Will Todd Green Party (United States) 8,720 6.48% 3x4.svg Kenneth Brenneman Constitution Party (United States) 6,766 5.03% U.S. representative Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States) Joe Pitts Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Nominee
Joe Pitts, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Joe Pitts (incumbent) 35,759 100.00
35,759 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Joe Pitts (incumbent)
119,046
88.49
Green Party (United States)
Will Todd
8,720
6.48
Constitution Party (United States)
Kenneth Brenneman
6,766
5.03
134,532
100.00
District 17
2002 Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 17 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 17 2004 File:Tim Holden.jpg 150x150px Tim Holden Democratic Party (United States) 103,483 51.41% George Gekas.jpg George Gekas Republican Party (United States) 97,802 48.59% U.S. representative Tim Holden Democratic Party (United States) Tim Holden Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Tim Holden, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Tim Holden (incumbent) 35,940 100.00
35,940 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
George Gekas, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 17th district (Redistricted)
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) George Gekas 39,734 100.00
39,734 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesTossup October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district
Democratic Party (US)
Tim Holden (incumbent)
103,483
51.41
Republican Party (US)
George Gekas
97,802
48.59
201,285
100.00
District 18
2002 Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 18 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 18 2004 x150px Reptimmurphy.jpg Tim Murphy Republican Party (United States) 119,885 60.14% File:3x4.svg Jack Machek Democratic Party (United States) 79,451 39.86% U.S. representative Frank Mascara Democratic Party (United States) Tim Murphy Republican Party (United States)
Democratic primary
Nominee
Jack Machek
Eliminated in primary
Bob Domske
Larry Maggi
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Jack Machek 28,565 47.05
Democratic Party (United States) Larry Maggi 23,392 38.53
Democratic Party (United States) Bob Domske 8,756 14.42
60,713 100.00
Republican primary
Nominee
Tim Murphy, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Tim Murphy 24,324 100.00
24,324 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R flip October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Tim Murphy
119,885
60.14
Democratic Party (US)
Jack Machek
79,451
39.86
199,336
100.00
District 19
2002 Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district election Pennsylvania presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 19 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania#District 19 2004 File:Todd Russell Platts (cropped).jpg 150x150px Todd Platts Republican Party (United States) 143,097 91.14% 3x4.svg Ben Price Green Party (United States) 7,900 5.03% U.S. representative Todd Platts Republican Party (United States) Todd Platts Republican Party (United States)
Republican primary
Nominee
Todd Platts, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Tom Glennon
Mike Johnson
Lester B. Searer
Primary results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (United States) Todd Platts (incumbent) 34,026 76.59
Republican Party (United States) Tom Glennon 7,150 16.09
Republican Party (United States) Lester B. Searer 1,921 4.32
Republican Party (United States) Mike Johnson 1,332 3.00
44,429 100.00
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002
Results
General Election 2002: Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district
Republican Party (US)
Todd Platts (incumbent)
143,097
91.14
Green Party (US)
Ben Price
7,900
5.03
Libertarian Party (US)
Michael Paoletta
6,008
3.83
157,005
100.00
See also
Pennsylvania's congressional delegations
108th United States Congress
References
2002
Pennsylvania
United States House of Representatives