Pennsylvania State House District 187
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Gary Day Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Gary DayRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winRachel Marie Guynn-CuevasDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general: Gary Day (R) 55.4, Stefanie Rafes (D) 44.6
- Earlier results
- Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Gary Day (Republican) won by 23.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,732
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon Republican 21,99455.4% DemocraticStefanie Rafes Democratic 17,73844.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,990
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan MackenzieWon(incumbent) Republican 22,990100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,937
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 23,33561.5% DemocraticMichael E. Blichar Jr. Democratic 14,60238.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,990
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 16,01859.4% DemocraticMichael Blichar Jr. Democratic 10,97240.6%
- 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
- 39,732
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon Republican 21,99455.4% DemocraticStefanie Rafes Democratic 17,73844.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,990
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan MackenzieWon(incumbent) Republican 22,990100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,937
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 23,33561.5% DemocraticMichael E. Blichar Jr. Democratic 14,60238.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,990
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 16,01859.4% DemocraticMichael Blichar Jr. Democratic 10,97240.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,870
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 29,870100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,045
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 13,045100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,126
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary W. DayWon(incumbent) Republican 19,01563.1% DemocraticJoseph M. Haas Democratic 11,11136.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,033
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,72570.0% DemocraticRichard A. Stine Democratic 6,30830.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,988
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary DayWon Republican 16,21352.3% DemocraticJohn R. Ritter Democratic 14,77547.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,154
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl W. MantzWon Republican 10,21750.7% DemocraticArchie Follweiler Jr. Democratic 9,93749.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,576
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 19,576100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,020
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 11,40267.0% DemocraticWilliam G. Zollers Democratic 5,61833.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,893
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 18,893100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,425
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 12,75473.2% DemocraticArlene Dabrow Democratic 4,67126.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,256
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,66965.9% DemocraticArlene Dabrow Democratic 7,58734.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,269
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 12,269100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,162
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 15,162100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,561
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 8,85260.8% DemocraticErnest E. Heckman Democratic 5,70939.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,640
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 13,640100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,385
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 9,23164.2% DemocraticJames J. Gaffney Democratic 5,15435.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,333
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon(incumbent) Republican 13,49869.8% DemocraticJoseph F. Dalton Democratic 5,83530.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,507
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul SemmelWon Republican 7,80853.8% DemocraticErnest E. Heckman Democratic 6,69946.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,896
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,88562.9% RepublicanLawrence J. Tabas Republican 6,28733.3% LibertarianTim McDermott Libertarian 7243.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,337
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,00865.5% RepublicanSheldon C. Jelin Republican 6,32934.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,654
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,37171.0% RepublicanCharles C. Coyne Republican 6,28329.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,951
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,38967.3% RepublicanMarilyn Klein Republican 4,56232.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,087
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,98469.2% RepublicanJoseph L. Zinni Republican 7,10330.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,310
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,07967.9% RepublicanEdward Blumstein Republican 5,23132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,392
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman S. BersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,76464.3% RepublicanGeorge Dukes Republican 7,62835.7%
- 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