Pennsylvania State House District 120
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brenda Pugh Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Fern LeardDemocraticBrenda PughRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
Fern Leard 42.4Brenda Pugh 57.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Brenda Pugh (Republican) won by 15.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LeardRight column: Pugh
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLeardNo published score for Pugh
- Races
- Won 0 of 2
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Fern LeardDemocratic
- Brenda PughIncumbentRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,440
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrenda PughWon Republican 18,70057.6% DemocraticFern Leard Democratic 13,74042.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,562
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron KauferWon(incumbent) Republican 17,54866.1% DemocraticFern Leard Democratic 9,01433.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,362
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron D. KauferWon(incumbent) Republican 20,42863.1% DemocraticJoanna Bryn Smith Democratic 11,93436.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,677
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron D. KauferWon(incumbent) Republican 16,677100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,772
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron D. KauferWon(incumbent) Republican 18,84367.8% DemocraticRobert John McDonald Democratic 8,92932.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,986
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron KauferWon Republican 9,51456.0% DemocraticEileen Cipriani Democratic 7,47244.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,183
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,13356.1% RepublicanAaron D. Kaufer Republican 11,05043.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,165
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15353.0% RepublicanBill Goldsworthy Republican 6,15432.1% LibertarianTim Mullen Libertarian 2,85814.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,508
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,508100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,186
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,02674.4% RepublicanJohn C. Cordora Republican 5,16025.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,799
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,799100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,333
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,29765.2% RepublicanRobb A. Henderson Republican 6,03634.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,191
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,87164.1% RepublicanShirley A. Moyer Republican 8,32035.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,202
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,31961.3% RepublicanWilliam James Republican 5,88338.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,402
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,49364.7% RepublicanWilliam James Republican 7,90935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,628
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,49661.7% RepublicanNorm R. Gavlick Jr. Republican 7,13238.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,456
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,51463.4% RepublicanKeith Coslett Republican 8,94236.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,632
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis MundyWon Democratic 8,98361.4% RepublicanScott Dietterick(incumbent) Republican 5,64938.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,548
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott DietterickWon(incumbent) Republican 13,38262.1% DemocraticJoseph M. Bilbow Democratic 8,16637.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,874
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott DietterickWon Republican 11,81962.6% DemocraticJohn J. Ruane Democratic 7,05537.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,115
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin CoslettWon(incumbent) Republican 13,66759.1% DemocraticRobert DiPietro Democratic 9,44840.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,837
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin CoslettWon(incumbent) Republican 12,04460.7% DemocraticStanley L. Williams Democratic 7,79339.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,557
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin CoslettWon(incumbent) Republican 14,95366.3% DemocraticJohn Pitcavage Democratic 7,60433.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,207
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin CoslettWon Republican 10,71655.8% DemocraticJoseph J. Carmody Democratic 8,49144.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,168
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank J. OconnellWon(incumbent) Republican 16,54471.4% DemocraticCarlo J. Saporito Democratic 6,62428.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,165
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank J. OconnellWon(incumbent) Republican 12,93471.2% DemocraticKevin G. Nelson Democratic 5,23128.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,531
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank J. OconnellWon(incumbent) Republican 16,03571.2% DemocraticJohn C. Levandoski Democratic 6,49628.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,848
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank J. OconnellWon(incumbent) Republican 14,02870.7% DemocraticMichael J. Lewis Jr. Democratic 5,82029.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,139
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank J. OconnellWon(incumbent) Republican 16,39465.2% DemocraticRichard P. Adams Democratic 8,74534.8%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State House District 120, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/120. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:pa/sldl:120
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026