2016 Pennsylvania State Senate Election
Pennsylvania · State
General Election
November 8, 2016
Contests
25
Candidates
39
Valid votes
2,754,281
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,355,978 | 49.2% | 15 | 60.0% | −3 |
| Democratic | 1,174,205 | 42.6% | 8 | 32.0% | +2 |
| Democratic / Republican | 210,066 | 7.6% | 2 | 8.0% | +1 |
| NOA | 9,331 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| USM | 4,701 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Party totals follow reported ballot labels, including combined party labels.
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 15 | −3 | 54.5% | 49.2% | −5.3 pp |
| Democratic | 6 | 8 | +2 | 42.0% | 42.6% | +0.6 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | 1 | 2 | +1 | 3.4% | 7.6% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 25 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 13 | 15 | +2 | 46.6% | 49.2% | +2.6 pp |
| Democratic | 12 | 8 | −4 | 51.8% | 42.6% | −9.1 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | — | 2 | — | — | 7.6% | — |
Seat changes by party
25 → 25 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 15 | +5 | 43.2% | 49.2% | +6.1 pp |
| Democratic | 13 | 8 | −5 | 47.8% | 42.6% | −5.1 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.4% | 7.6% | −0.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 25 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 15 | −3 | 54.5% | 49.2% | −5.3 pp |
| Democratic | 6 | 8 | +2 | 42.0% | 42.6% | +0.6 pp |
| Democratic / Republican | 1 | 2 | +1 | 3.4% | 7.6% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 25 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 13 | 12 | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 10 | 13 | 2 |
| November 4, 2014 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 13 | 12 | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 10 | 13 | 2 |
| November 4, 2014 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
Republican Democratic Democratic / Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Democratic / Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 46.6% | 51.8% | — |
| November 6, 2012 | 43.2% | 47.8% | 8.4% |
| November 4, 2014 | 54.5% | 42.0% | 3.4% |
| November 8, 2016 | 49.2% | 42.6% | 7.6% |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State
District results
25 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | D/R | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| —— | — | 114,099100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 114,099 | |
| —— | — | 98,955100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 98,955 | |
| 31,64432.9% | 32.9% | 64,50867.1% | 67.1% | —— | — | 96,152 | |
| —— | — | 108,471100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 108,471 | |
| 70,76451.4% | 51.4% | 67,01148.6% | 48.6% | —— | — | 137,775 | |
| —— | — | —— | — | 98,370100.0% | 100.0% | 98,370 | |
| 66,59557.9% | 57.9% | 48,47642.1% | 42.1% | —— | — | 115,071 | |
| 62,77451.7% | 51.7% | 58,59148.3% | 48.3% | —— | — | 121,365 | |
| 50,01036.0% | 36.0% | 88,82764.0% | 64.0% | —— | — | 138,837 | |
| 58,45643.6% | 43.6% | 75,61556.4% | 56.4% | —— | — | 134,071 | |
| 101,525100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 101,525 | |
| 85,889100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 85,889 | |
| 76,41674.8% | 74.8% | 25,68625.2% | 25.2% | —— | — | 102,102 | |
| 83,083100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 83,083 | |
| 92,537100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 92,537 | |
| 87,26964.6% | 64.6% | 38,47828.5% | 28.5% | —— | — | 135,078 | |
| 99,377100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 99,377 | |
| 68,39762.3% | 62.3% | 41,34937.7% | 37.7% | —— | — | 109,746 | |
| 90,98760.6% | 60.6% | 59,04439.4% | 39.4% | —— | — | 150,031 | |
| —— | — | —— | — | 111,696100.0% | 100.0% | 111,696 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence M Farnese JrDem114,099 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Sharif T StreetDem98,955 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
John P Sabatina JrDem64,508 votes · 67.1%Runner-upRoss Eric FeinbergRep31,644 votes · 32.9% | Ross Eric FeinbergRep31,644 votes · 32.9% | 34.2percentage points | |
| Vincent J HughesDem108,471 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Thomas H. KillionRep70,764 votes · 51.4%Runner-upMartin W Molloy IIDem67,011 votes · 48.6% | Martin W Molloy IIDem67,011 votes · 48.6% | 2.7percentage points | |
| Judith L SchwankD/R98,370 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Scott F MartinRep66,595 votes · 57.9%Runner-upGregory PaulsonDem48,476 votes · 42.1% | Gregory PaulsonDem48,476 votes · 42.1% | 15.8percentage points | |
Giovanni M DisantoRep62,774 votes · 51.7%Runner-upRobert F TeplitzDem58,591 votes · 48.3% | Robert F TeplitzDem58,591 votes · 48.3% | 3.5percentage points | |
Daylin B LeachDem88,827 votes · 64.0%Runner-upBrian GondekRep50,010 votes · 36.0% | Brian GondekRep50,010 votes · 36.0% | 28.0percentage points | |
Andrew E DinnimanDem75,615 votes · 56.4%Runner-upJack Samuel LondonRep58,456 votes · 43.6% | Jack Samuel LondonRep58,456 votes · 43.6% | 12.8percentage points | |
| Scott E HutchinsonRep101,525 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Emerson Eugene YawRep85,889 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Joseph B. Scarnati IIIRep76,416 votes · 74.8%Runner-upJerri BuchananDem25,686 votes · 25.2% | Jerri BuchananDem25,686 votes · 25.2% | 49.7percentage points | |
| John R GordnerRep83,083 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| David G ArgallRep92,537 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Michael R ReganRep87,269 votes · 64.6%Runner-upJohn BoshaDem38,478 votes · 28.5% | John BoshaDem38,478 votes · 28.5% | 36.1percentage points | |
| Richard L Alloway IIRep99,377 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Wayne Langerholc JrRep68,397 votes · 62.3%Runner-upEd Cernic JrDem41,349 votes · 37.7% | Ed Cernic JrDem41,349 votes · 37.7% | 24.7percentage points | |
Guy ReschenthalerRep90,987 votes · 60.7%Runner-upEdward H EichenlaubDem59,044 votes · 39.4% | Edward H EichenlaubDem59,044 votes · 39.4% | 21.3percentage points | |
| Kim WardD/R111,696 votes · 100.0% | — | — |