Pennsylvania State House District 172
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sean Dougherty Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Sean DoughertyDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Sean Dougherty (Democratic) won by 2.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Sean DoughertyIncumbentDemocratic
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,176
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSean DoughertyWonName as filed: Sean Michael Dougherty Democratic 12,83651.0% RepublicanAizaz Gill Republican 12,34049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,648
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
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- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,62557.0% RepublicanAl Taubenberger Republican 8,02343.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,846
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,42661.2% RepublicanHaroon Bashir Republican 10,42038.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,598
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,598100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,815
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,12462.5% RepublicanJames Vincent Pio II Republican 9,69137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,499
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,499100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,800
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,83967.9% RepublicanAl Taubenberger Republican 7,96132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,003
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin J. BoyleWon Democratic 9,13153.7% RepublicanJohn M. Perzel(incumbent) Republican 7,87246.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,161
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 18,50765.7% DemocraticRichard B. Costello Democratic 9,65434.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,338
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,59468.4% DemocraticTim Kearney Democratic 6,40630.0% OtherJohn P. McDermott Other 3381.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,732
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 22,21074.7% DemocraticTim Kearney Democratic 7,52225.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,412
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 17,49881.7% DemocraticPaul Prior Democratic 3,91418.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,150
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 12,62150.2% DemocraticMark J. Chilutti Democratic 12,52949.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,033
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 10,94972.8% DemocraticJames Raynock Jr. Democratic 4,08427.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,906
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 13,47358.8% DemocraticMichelle McMenamin Democratic 9,43341.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,623
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,23072.5% DemocraticBarry E. Rankin Democratic 5,39327.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,266
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 15,92056.3% DemocraticChristine M. Tartaglione Democratic 12,34643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,489
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 13,09567.2% DemocraticJohn C. Carney Democratic 6,39432.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,980
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 18,09164.7% DemocraticWalter Ruchniewski Sr. Democratic 9,88935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,209
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 13,35260.1% DemocraticRobert V. Obrien Democratic 8,85739.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,400
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 17,24056.7% DemocraticRobert V. Obrien Democratic 13,16043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,776
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,55658.8% DemocraticJoseph V. Cervellero Democratic 10,22041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,874
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon(incumbent) Republican 15,05760.5% DemocraticDale P. Kennedy Democratic 9,81739.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,764
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. PerzelWon Republican 14,57358.9% DemocraticFrancis E. Gleeson(incumbent) Democratic 10,19141.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,250
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis E. GleesonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,86152.6% RepublicanJohn M. Perzel Republican 13,38947.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,764
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis E. GleesonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,37958.8% RepublicanWilliam Pfender Republican 9,38541.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,929
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis E. GleesonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,67550.7% RepublicanRichard J. Cooper Republican 14,25449.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,603
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis E. GleesonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,81254.7% RepublicanNorman Ackerman Republican 9,79145.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,810
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis E. GleesonWon Democratic 13,38951.9% RepublicanElwood H. Hippel(incumbent) Republican 12,42148.1%
- 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 172, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/172. 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:172
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026