Pennsylvania State House District 185
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Regina Young Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Regina YoungDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Regina Young (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Regina YoungIncumbentDemocratic
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,366
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRegina YoungWon Democratic 19,366100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,122
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRegina YoungWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,122100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,825
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRegina YoungWonName as filed: Regina Genell Young Democratic 23,825100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,132
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria P. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,132100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,085
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria P. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,085100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,208
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria P. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,208100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,282
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria P. DonatucciWon Democratic 22,282100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,240
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,56383.5% RepublicanMichael D. Bruno Republican 2,67716.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,935
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,14484.8% RepublicanKamalah K. Brown Republican 3,79115.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,988
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,52083.5% RepublicanGregory Gentile Republican 2,46816.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,397
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,86280.6% RepublicanJoseph T. Apple Republican 4,53519.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,832
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,08980.2% RepublicanMichael C. Gallagher Republican 2,74319.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,458
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,85480.5% RepublicanAnthony Donoflio Jr. Republican 3,60419.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,529
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,02676.2% RepublicanAnthony J. Giordano Republican 2,50323.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,884
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,35574.7% RepublicanAnthony J. Giordano Republican 4,52925.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,914
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,30759.7% RepublicanJohn J. Dougherty Republican 5,60740.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,976
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,28453.5% RepublicanGuy Ciarrocchi Republican 10,69246.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,835
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,03167.9% RepublicanJoseph A. Barbuto Republican 3,80432.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,760
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,67661.1% RepublicanLivia Guarini Cristella Republican 8,08438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,342
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,10659.4% RepublicanRobert Corcoran Republican 6,23640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,759
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,48959.3% RepublicanRobert Corcoran Republican 9,27040.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,603
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,42559.2% RepublicanRaymond Debo Dibounaventura Republican 7,17840.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,598
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert C. DonatucciWon Democratic 9,81659.1% RepublicanJoseph J. Curreri Republican 6,78240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,643
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald R. DonatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,19165.4% RepublicanJimmy Dintino Republican 6,45234.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,151
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald R. DonatucciWon Democratic 14,50368.6% RepublicanRobert C. Becker Republican 6,64831.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,530
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony Didonato Jr.Won Democratic 9,34056.5% RepublicanFrank Vacca(incumbent) Republican 7,19043.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,264
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank VaccaWon Republican 11,13350.0% DemocraticAnthony Didonato Jr. Democratic 11,13150.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,824
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew F. CoppolinoWon(incumbent) Republican 10,68651.3% DemocraticDante Mattioni Democratic 10,13848.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,220
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 185, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew F. CoppolinoWon(incumbent) Republican 12,14750.1% DemocraticVincent F. Scarcelli Democratic 12,07349.9%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State House District 185, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/185. 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:185
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