Pennsylvania State House District 15
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Josh Kail Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Josh KailRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first winSydney Louise SpeicherDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Josh Kail (R) 68.9, Ashlee Anne Caul (D) 31.1
- Last election
- Josh Kail (Republican) won by 37.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KailRight column: Speicher
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeKailNo published score for Speicher
- Races
- Won 4 of 4
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Sydney Louise SpeicherDemocratic
- Josh KailIncumbentRepublican
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
- 35,954
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh KailWonName as filed: Joshua Daniel Kail Republican 24,76968.9% DemocraticAshlee Anne Caul Democratic 11,18531.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,375
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh KailWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joshua Daniel Kail Republican 22,375100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,660
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh KailWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joshua Daniel Kail Republican 24,55870.8% DemocraticRobert T. Williams Sr. Democratic 10,10229.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,044
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh KailWonName as filed: Joshua Daniel Kail Republican 15,39361.5% DemocraticTerri Mitko Democratic 9,65138.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,566
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames J. Christiana IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 19,24863.0% DemocraticMichael Rossi Democratic 11,31837.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,130
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames J. Christiana IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 12,58569.4% DemocraticPaul Cain Democratic 5,54530.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,617
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames J. ChristianaWon(incumbent) Republican 17,47361.1% DemocraticRobert O. Williams Democratic 11,14438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,370
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ChristianaWon(incumbent) Republican 13,30862.3% DemocraticFrank E. Bovalino Democratic 8,06237.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,476
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ChristianaWon Republican 15,16751.5% DemocraticVincent A. Biancucci(incumbent) Democratic 14,30948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,131
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVince BiancucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,71250.6% RepublicanTodd Hockenberry Republican 11,41949.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,601
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVince BiancucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,601100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,617
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVince BiancucciWon Democratic 10,41453.1% RepublicanCharles A. Camp Republican 9,20346.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,413
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,90889.3% OtherGordon Johnston Other 2,50510.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,829
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,21468.5% RepublicanJanet A. Jackson Republican 4,81427.0% OtherGordon Johnston Other 8014.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,521
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,19464.8% RepublicanRobert J. Morgan Republican 7,15427.0% OtherGordon Johnston Other 2,1738.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,515
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,52769.0% OtherGordon Johnston Other 6,98831.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,683
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,49971.5% RepublicanDale S. Laughner Republican 8,18428.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,781
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,58267.0% RepublicanTimothy E. Lahue Republican 6,19933.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,082
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,082100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,285
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNicholas ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,285100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,222
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,34171.0% RepublicanHarper J. Simpson Republican 6,64524.4% OtherSam Blancato Other 1,2364.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,686
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,57999.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1070.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,584
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick ColafellaWon Democratic 15,76461.6% RepublicanH. Louis Danneker Republican 9,82038.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,731
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred R. MilanovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,70253.9% RepublicanWilliam B. Roorback Republican 10,02946.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,855
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred R. MilanovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,65660.5% RepublicanRobert O. Davis Republican 10,19939.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,919
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred R. MilanovichWon Democratic 9,97550.1% RepublicanRobert O. Davis(incumbent) Republican 9,92749.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,523
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert O. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 14,60059.5% DemocraticCharles D. Stone(incumbent) Democratic 9,91540.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,239
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles D. StoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,42466.3% RepublicanJack P. Johnston Republican 5,81533.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,740
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles D. StoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,40661.7% RepublicanEdward T. Murphy Republican 8,33438.3%
- 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 15, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/15. 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:15
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