2012 Pennsylvania State House Election
Pennsylvania · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
203
Candidates
381
Valid votes
4,975,801
Historical party totals retain the reported precinct-file labels. The 2010 labels differ from the official House composition, so these are not caucus totals.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,378,643 | 47.8% | 102 | 50.2% | −1 |
| Democratic | 2,280,033 | 45.8% | 89 | 43.8% | −11 |
| Democratic / Republican | 293,627 | 5.9% | 12 | 5.9% | — |
| OTH | 7,044 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 6,944 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Show 3 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | 4,254 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| YLP | 3,431 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Constitution | 1,825 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Party totals follow reported ballot labels, including combined party labels.
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 103 | 102 | −1 | 50.3% | 47.8% | −2.5 pp |
| Democratic | 100 | 89 | −11 | 48.3% | 45.8% | −2.5 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | — | 12 | — | — | 5.9% | — |
Seat changes by party
203 → 203 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 103 | 102 | −1 | 50.3% | 47.8% | −2.5 pp |
| Democratic | 100 | 89 | −11 | 48.3% | 45.8% | −2.5 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | — | 12 | — | — | 5.9% | — |
Seat changes by party
203 → 203 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 103 | 100 | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 102 | 89 | 12 |
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 103 | 100 | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 102 | 89 | 12 |
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 50.3% | 48.3% | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 47.8% | 45.8% | 5.9% |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State
District results
203 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | D/R | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| —— | — | 25,370100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 25,370 | |
| —— | — | 21,289100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 21,289 | |
| —— | — | 27,080100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,080 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen KinseyDem25,370 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Mark B CohenDem21,289 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Dwight EvansDem27,080 votes · 100.0% | — | — |