Pennsylvania State House District 144
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brian Munroe Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Brian MunroeDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winMichael J MurphyRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brian Munroe (D) 51.3, Daniel J. McPhillips (R) 48.7
- Last election
- Brian Munroe (Democratic) won by 2.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MunroeRight column: Murphy
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMunroeNo published score for Murphy
- Races
- Won 2 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Brian MunroeIncumbentDemocratic
- Michael J MurphyRepublican
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
- 40,041
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian MunroeWon Democratic 20,55351.3% RepublicanDaniel J. McPhillips Republican 19,48848.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,731
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian MunroeWon Democratic 16,12350.8% RepublicanF. Todd Polinchock(incumbent) Republican 15,60849.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,287
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Todd PolinchockWon(incumbent) Republican 22,91555.5% DemocraticGary P. Spillane Democratic 18,37244.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,324
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Todd PolinchockWon Republican 15,45751.0% DemocraticMeredith Jean Buck Democratic 14,86749.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,243
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,243100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,907
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,907100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,604
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,604100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,132
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,132100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,799
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,54964.8% DemocraticMitchell B. Meyerson Democratic 12,25035.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,671
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,83860.1% DemocraticJames Trimble Democratic 9,83339.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,723
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,98566.2% DemocraticJames Trimble Democratic 10,73833.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,458
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,38686.6% GreenTom Heitzenrater Green 2,07213.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,078
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatharine M. WatsonWon Republican 16,62957.2% DemocraticDavid M. Hall Democratic 12,16741.8% OtherRobert J. Contino Other 2821.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,834
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DruceWon(incumbent) Republican 11,834100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,436
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DruceWon(incumbent) Republican 16,99192.2% LibertarianDonald R. McGeady Libertarian 1,4457.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,941
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DruceWon(incumbent) Republican 12,66070.6% DemocraticMaria A. Woods Democratic 5,28129.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,444
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DruceWon Republican 12,97451.0% DemocraticJames R. Molenari Democratic 12,47049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,409
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJean T. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,40361.0% DemocraticCarol T. Baker Democratic 6,00639.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,923
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJean T. WilsonWon Republican 14,88762.2% DemocraticGerald D. Regan Democratic 9,03637.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,396
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,396100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,982
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,97173.8% DemocraticReginald B. Snyder Democratic 6,01126.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,863
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,61468.9% DemocraticAndrew J. Kaelin Democratic 5,24931.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,187
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,64171.8% DemocraticR. Elliott Toll Democratic 6,54628.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,256
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,97563.6% DemocraticRaymond J. Regan Democratic 6,28136.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,858
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,74258.3% DemocraticBernard Kirschner Democratic 9,11641.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,326
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,75250.6% DemocraticElliot M. Drexler Democratic 7,57449.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,516
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,80054.8% DemocraticWilliam H. Casey Democratic 9,71445.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,021
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,20454.6% DemocraticJohn T. Welsh Jr. Democratic 10,65641.0% OtherAlvin H. Schoch Other 1,1614.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,091
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenjamin H. WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,98064.3% DemocraticRobert H. Yaroschuk Democratic 9,97032.1% OtherPeter A. Begley Other 1,1413.7%
- 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 144, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/144. 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:144
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