Pennsylvania State House District 161
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Leanne Krueger Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Leanne KruegerDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Show 1 write-in candidate
- Leanne KruegerIncumbentDemocratic
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- John A Mancinelli JrRepublican
- Last election
- Leanne Krueger (Democratic) won by 16.4 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Leanne Krueger (Democratic) won by 19.2 points, 2022Leanne Krueger (Democratic) won by 14.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 38,477
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon Democratic 22,39358.2% RepublicanJohn Albert Mancinelli Republican 16,08441.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,418
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,12259.6% RepublicanEdward A. Mongelluzzo Republican 12,29640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,933
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,76457.0% RepublicanRalph F. Shicatano Jr. Republican 17,16943.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,218
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne T. Krueger-BranekyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,44359.1% RepublicanPatti Rodgers Morrisette Republican 12,77540.9%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 38,477
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon Democratic 22,39358.2% RepublicanJohn Albert Mancinelli Republican 16,08441.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,418
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,12259.6% RepublicanEdward A. Mongelluzzo Republican 12,29640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,933
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne KruegerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,76457.0% RepublicanRalph F. Shicatano Jr. Republican 17,16943.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,218
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne T. Krueger-BranekyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,44359.1% RepublicanPatti Rodgers Morrisette Republican 12,77540.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,839
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeanne T. Krueger-BranekyWon Democratic 18,21850.8% RepublicanPatti A. Rodgers Morrisette Republican 17,62149.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,092
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph T. Hackett Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,91655.9% DemocraticLeanne T. Krueger-Braneky Democratic 10,17644.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,109
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe HackettWon(incumbent) Republican 17,97252.7% DemocraticLarry Demarco Democratic 16,13747.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,066
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe HackettWon Republican 13,94153.5% DemocraticWalter A. Waite Jr. Democratic 12,12546.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,325
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan LentzWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,58655.5% RepublicanJoseph Hackett Republican 15,73944.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,870
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan R. LentzWon Democratic 14,34551.5% RepublicanThomas Gannon(incumbent) Republican 13,52548.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,750
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,750100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,293
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,25852.4% DemocraticSara Lynn Petrosky Democratic 12,03547.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,715
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,92395.3% LibertarianBarton B. Smith Libertarian 7924.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,835
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,41967.8% DemocraticNick Anastasio Democratic 5,41632.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,563
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,55263.3% DemocraticNick Anastasio Democratic 9,01136.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,487
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,92496.4% OtherThomas W. Greto Other 5633.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,149
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,73359.4% DemocraticThomas J. Elverson Democratic 11,41640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,764
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,51966.7% DemocraticElizabeth Volz Democratic 6,24533.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,648
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,94671.1% DemocraticRay Bunting Democratic 7,70228.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,344
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,84369.5% DemocraticJames Barnes Democratic 6,50130.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,722
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,79867.8% DemocraticGrant McMaster Democratic 8,92432.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,104
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,99158.8% DemocraticHarry Merlino Democratic 9,11341.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,365
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,69258.6% DemocraticNancy M. Collins Democratic 9,67341.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,296
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas GannonWon Republican 10,30153.4% DemocraticPeter J. Okeefe(incumbent) Democratic 8,99546.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,832
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. OkeefeWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,62550.8% RepublicanThomas J. Wynne Republican 12,20749.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,987
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. OkeefeWon Democratic 10,02450.1% RepublicanEdmund Jones(incumbent) Republican 9,96349.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,449
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund JonesWon Republican 14,27856.1% DemocraticRichard B. Harron Democratic 11,17143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,412
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward B. MifflinWon(incumbent) Republican 11,77552.5% DemocraticRichard B. Harron Democratic 10,63747.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,454
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward B. MifflinWon(incumbent) Republican 15,49456.4% DemocraticRichard T. Burke Democratic 11,59142.2% OtherCornelius Vaness Other 3691.3%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot. Write-ins are not counted.
- Leanne KruegerIncumbentDemocratic
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- John A Mancinelli JrRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State House District 161, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/161. 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.
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