Pennsylvania State House District 177
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joe Hohenstein Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Robyn L BirdRepublicanJoe HohensteinDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Joe Hohenstein (D) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Joe Hohenstein (Democratic) won by 31.6 points, 2022, older linesJoe Hohenstein (Democratic) won by 19.8 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWonName as filed: Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic 17,234100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,821
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph Hohenstein Democratic 11,07065.8% RepublicanMark Joseph Lavelle Republican 5,75134.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,110
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,64059.9% RepublicanJohn Arthur Nungesser Republican 10,47040.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,244
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWonName as filed: Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic 11,43659.4% RepublicanPatty Kozlowski Republican 7,80840.6%
- 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
- 17,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWonName as filed: Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic 17,234100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,821
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph Hohenstein Democratic 11,07065.8% RepublicanMark Joseph Lavelle Republican 5,75134.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,110
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,64059.9% RepublicanJohn Arthur Nungesser Republican 10,47040.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,244
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HohensteinWonName as filed: Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic 11,43659.4% RepublicanPatty Kozlowski Republican 7,80840.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,619
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 14,12855.1% DemocraticJoseph C. Hohenstein Democratic 11,49144.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,042
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 9,042100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,585
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 12,24956.8% DemocraticWilliam F. Dunbar Democratic 9,33643.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,337
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 8,337100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,512
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 13,89359.1% DemocraticHarry L. Enggasser Democratic 9,61940.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,491
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 10,26966.3% DemocraticHarry L. Enggasser Democratic 5,22233.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,137
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 15,137100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,789
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 12,34678.2% DemocraticPatrick Parkinson Democratic 3,44321.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,233
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 9,12256.2% DemocraticMarnie M. Aumentloughrey Democratic 7,11143.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,707
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 6,48574.5% DemocraticGeorge W. Still IV Democratic 2,22225.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,553
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 9,96064.0% DemocraticAnthony W. Farnon Jr. Democratic 5,59336.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,811
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 10,09168.1% DemocraticRegina Smithtanghe Democratic 4,72031.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,134
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 15,07968.1% DemocraticJoseph J. Bolduc Sr. Democratic 7,05531.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,572
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 9,89167.9% DemocraticJim Sullivan Democratic 4,68132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,678
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 13,47762.2% DemocraticGerald F. McMonagle Democratic 8,20137.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,130
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 10,81859.7% DemocraticFrank M. Felici Jr. Democratic 7,31240.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,987
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TaylorWon Republican 13,60454.4% DemocraticGerald F. McMonagle(incumbent) Democratic 11,38345.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,660
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald F. McMonagleWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,62567.7% RepublicanJames P. Donahue Republican 5,89131.6% OtherWilliam A. Bilger Jr. Other 1440.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,058
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald F. McMonagleWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,85162.2% RepublicanCharles Keeler Republican 7,20737.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,452
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald F. McMonagleWon Democratic 14,12372.6% RepublicanCharles Keeler Republican 5,32927.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,482
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAgnes M. ScanlonWon Democratic 12,20566.0% RepublicanJames J. Oconnell Republican 6,27734.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,057
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph A. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,90067.7% RepublicanValentino Schiavino Republican 6,15732.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,142
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph A. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,89555.3% RepublicanLouis Koreck Republican 11,24744.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,771
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph A. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,19658.7% RepublicanJohn E. Haggerty III Republican 8,57541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,634
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph A. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,94263.2% RepublicanAugust Blash Republican 8,69236.8%
- 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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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