Pennsylvania State House District 142
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joe Hogan Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kristin EganDemocraticJoe HoganRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joe Hogan (R) 54.8, Anna K. Payne (D) 45.2
- Last election
- Joe Hogan (Republican) won by 9.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: EganRight column: Hogan
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- Kristin EganDemocratic
- Joe HoganIncumbentRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Pennsylvania
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 38,719
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe HoganWonName as filed: Joseph F. Hogan Republican 21,22654.8% DemocraticAnna K. Payne Democratic 17,49345.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,818
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe HoganWonName as filed: Joseph F. Hogan Republican 15,44750.1% DemocraticMark Moffa Democratic 15,37149.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,359
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank A. Farry IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 25,91661.2% DemocraticMalinda Lauren Lareau Democratic 16,44338.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,418
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Anthony Farry IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 18,17756.1% DemocraticMalinda Lauren Lareau Democratic 14,24143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,325
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Anthony Farry IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 26,325100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,636
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank A. FarryWon(incumbent) Republican 14,75865.2% DemocraticRegina H. Kiley Democratic 7,87834.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,596
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank A. FarryWon(incumbent) Republican 20,596100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,745
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank FarryWon(incumbent) Republican 14,51463.8% DemocraticJohn Toth Democratic 8,23136.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,261
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank FarryWon Republican 16,67151.7% DemocraticChris King(incumbent) Democratic 15,59048.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,881
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris KingWon Democratic 12,54352.5% RepublicanMatthew N. Wright(incumbent) Republican 11,33847.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,868
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 18,12458.7% DemocraticJohn T. Krimmel Sr. Democratic 12,74441.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,699
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 12,21759.0% DemocraticChristopher J. King Democratic 8,48241.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,768
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 16,768100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,529
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 9,55665.8% DemocraticRichard P. Gennetti Democratic 4,97334.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,089
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 14,66163.5% DemocraticRobert C. Sooby Democratic 8,42836.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,605
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 11,63966.1% DemocraticPaul D. Hastings Democratic 5,11029.0% LibertarianRichard Kelly Libertarian 8564.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,949
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 13,83553.3% DemocraticKaren Ann Selvaggi Democratic 12,11446.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,145
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew N. WrightWon Republican 11,51852.0% DemocraticLucille M. Trench Democratic 10,62748.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,458
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 19,57764.3% DemocraticMarc Sigal Democratic 10,88135.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,220
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,04669.5% DemocraticVanya Tyrrell Democratic 6,17430.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,243
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 19,82667.8% DemocraticMartha F. Lindner Democratic 9,41732.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,832
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,04267.4% DemocraticGeorge McConnell Democratic 6,79032.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,184
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 15,87665.7% DemocraticErik Peter Axelson Democratic 8,30834.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,929
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,94664.7% DemocraticEdward G. Devlin Democratic 5,98335.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,154
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,91160.1% DemocraticSue N. Lang Democratic 9,24339.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,761
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,13254.5% DemocraticJohn A. Stratton Democratic 7,62845.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,697
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,11162.2% DemocraticLouis P. Merlano Democratic 8,58037.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,486
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,42856.4% DemocraticEugene H. Mitman Jr. Democratic 8,05843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,409
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. Wright Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,11760.3% DemocraticArthur B. Shenefelt Democratic 9,29239.7%
- 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 142, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/142. 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:142
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