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 |
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| 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 % | ||
| —— | — | 12,411100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 12,411 | |
| 7,40434.6% | 34.6% | 14,00565.4% | 65.4% | —— | — | 21,409 | |
| —— | — | 18,406100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 18,406 | |
| —— | — | 19,706100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 19,706 | |
| 11,18645.5% | 45.5% | 13,40154.5% | 54.5% | —— | — | 24,587 | |
| 18,05856.3% | 56.3% | 14,03343.7% | 43.7% | —— | — | 32,091 | |
| —— | — | 15,324100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 15,324 | |
| 22,206100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 22,206 | |
| 20,97058.3% | 58.3% | 14,99841.7% | 41.7% | —— | — | 35,968 | |
| 15,28357.9% | 57.9% | 11,12842.1% | 42.1% | —— | — | 26,411 | |
| 15,10542.3% | 42.3% | 20,64057.7% | 57.7% | —— | — | 35,745 | |
| 5,21222.4% | 22.4% | 18,08677.6% | 77.6% | —— | — | 23,298 | |
| 3,66940.2% | 40.2% | 5,45459.8% | 59.8% | —— | — | 9,123 | |
| —— | — | 12,290100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 12,290 | |
| —— | — | 10,711100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 10,711 | |
| —— | — | 15,010100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 15,010 | |
| 20,99973.0% | 73.0% | 7,71326.8% | 26.8% | —— | — | 28,768 | |
| —— | — | 12,108100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 12,108 | |
| 9,38248.9% | 48.9% | 9,81651.1% | 51.1% | —— | — | 19,198 | |
| 24,389100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 24,389 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dom CostaDem12,411 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Erin C MolchanyDem14,005 votes · 65.4%Runner-upChris CratsleyRep7,404 votes · 34.6% | Chris CratsleyRep7,404 votes · 34.6% | 30.8percentage points | |
| Dan B FrankelDem18,406 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Ed GaineyDem19,706 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Joseph MarkosekDem13,401 votes · 54.5%Runner-upMike DoyleRep11,186 votes · 45.5% | Mike DoyleRep11,186 votes · 45.5% | 9.0percentage points | |
Tim HennesseyRep18,058 votes · 56.3%Runner-upMike D HaysDem14,033 votes · 43.7% | Mike D HaysDem14,033 votes · 43.7% | 12.5percentage points | |
| Daniel J Deasy, JrDem15,324 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Mike TurzaiRep22,206 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Bernie O'NeillRep20,970 votes · 58.3%Runner-upBrian MunroeDem14,998 votes · 41.7% | Brian MunroeDem14,998 votes · 41.7% | 16.6percentage points | |
Hal EnglishRep15,283 votes · 57.9%Runner-upDavid T TusickDem11,128 votes · 42.1% | David T TusickDem11,128 votes · 42.1% | 15.7percentage points | |
Steven J SantarsieroDem20,640 votes · 57.7%Runner-upAnne M ChapmanRep15,105 votes · 42.3% | Anne M ChapmanRep15,105 votes · 42.3% | 15.5percentage points | |
Anthony M DelucaDem18,086 votes · 77.6%Runner-upLawrence G Paladin, JrRep5,212 votes · 22.4% | Lawrence G Paladin, JrRep5,212 votes · 22.4% | 55.3percentage points | |
Frank DermodyDem5,454 votes · 59.8%Runner-upGerry VaerewyckRep3,669 votes · 40.2% | Gerry VaerewyckRep3,669 votes · 40.2% | 19.6percentage points | |
| Paul CostaDem12,290 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Marc J GergelyDem10,711 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Harry ReadshawDem15,010 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mindy FeeRep20,999 votes · 73.0%Runner-upRussell U StahleyDem7,713 votes · 26.8% | Russell U StahleyDem7,713 votes · 26.8% | 46.2percentage points | |
| Bill KortzDem12,108 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Dave LevdanskyDem9,816 votes · 51.1%Runner-upRick SacconeRep9,382 votes · 48.9% | Rick SacconeRep9,382 votes · 48.9% | 2.3percentage points | |
| John MaherRep24,389 votes · 100.0% | — | — |