Pennsylvania State House District 178
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kristin Marcell Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kristin MarcellRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winMonica J WeningerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kristin Marcell (R) 61.3, Paul G. Lang (D) 38.7
- Last election
- Kristin Marcell (Republican) won by 22.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MarcellRight column: Weninger
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMarcellNo published score for Weninger
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Monica J WeningerDemocratic
- Kristin MarcellIncumbentRepublican
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
- 43,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKristin MarcellWon Republican 26,86461.3% DemocraticPaul G. Lang Democratic 16,93938.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,485
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKristin MarcellWon Republican 20,07556.6% DemocraticIlya Breyman Democratic 15,41043.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,714
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendi ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 24,78755.4% DemocraticAnn Marie Mitchell Democratic 19,92744.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,644
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendi ThomasWon Republican 17,60850.8% DemocraticHelen D. Tai Democratic 17,03649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,588
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 23,56761.1% DemocraticNeale Dougherty Democratic 15,02138.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,098
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 17,098100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,906
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 24,906100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,574
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 17,66569.1% DemocraticDavid Apfelbaum Democratic 7,90930.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,825
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 20,55757.4% DemocraticSteven Rovner Democratic 14,35840.1% IndependentBill Oneill Independent 9102.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,938
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 15,41559.4% DemocraticMarion E. Leszczynski Democratic 10,52340.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,326
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon(incumbent) Republican 21,19161.7% DemocraticMichael A. Lavanga Democratic 12,67436.9% LibertarianJay Russell Libertarian 4611.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,480
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott A. PetriWon Republican 12,94355.1% DemocraticCarl Cherkin Democratic 10,53744.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,474
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 16,42455.7% DemocraticCarl Cherkin Democratic 12,42942.2% OtherJay Russell Other 6212.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,992
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 11,992100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,710
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 17,30967.3% DemocraticDavid M. Hall Democratic 8,40132.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,971
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 13,81272.8% DemocraticMarcy L. Spigler Democratic 5,15927.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,616
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 18,85368.3% DemocraticJonathan L. Rubin Democratic 8,76331.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,176
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 12,46468.6% DemocraticGilbert Ridley Democratic 5,71231.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,486
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 21,00376.4% DemocraticLance C. Erb Democratic 6,48323.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,076
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 14,37675.4% DemocraticMark B. Dubowe Democratic 4,70024.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,567
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon(incumbent) Republican 19,98375.2% DemocraticArline Heineken Korb Democratic 6,58424.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,126
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy ReinardWon Republican 11,76458.5% DemocraticRosemarie A. Curran Democratic 8,36241.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,822
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames McIntyreWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,26155.7% RepublicanAl Rubin Republican 6,56144.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,565
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames McIntyreWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,99970.7% RepublicanSandra L. Hood Republican 4,56629.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,786
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames McIntyreWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,70067.6% RepublicanJames L. McCusker Republican 6,08632.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,923
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames McIntyreWon Democratic 11,20170.3% RepublicanJohn P. Olsen Republican 4,72229.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,083
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry ComerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,21355.3% RepublicanJohn P. Olsen Republican 9,87044.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,608
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry ComerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,21855.5% RepublicanCharles F. Dougherty Republican 7,39044.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,356
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 178, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry ComerWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,72260.6% RepublicanDorothy B. Mitosky Republican 7,63439.4%
- 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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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:178
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