Pennsylvania State House District 24
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by La'Tasha Mayes Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
La'Tasha MayesDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- La'Tasha Mayes (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- La'Tasha Mayes (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Edward C. Gainey (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 27,962
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLa'Tasha MayesWon Democratic 27,962100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,832
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLa'Tasha MayesWonName as filed: Latasha Denise Mayes Democratic 21,832100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,919
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,919100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,322
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,322100.0%
- 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
- 27,962
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLa'Tasha MayesWon Democratic 27,962100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,832
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLa'Tasha MayesWonName as filed: Latasha Denise Mayes Democratic 21,832100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,919
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,919100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,322
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,322100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,562
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,562100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,600
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. GaineyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,600100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,032
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GaineyWon Democratic 26,032100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,405
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,342
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 26,342100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,274
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,02486.2% OtherTodd Elliott Koger Other 2,25013.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,042
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 23,042100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,773
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,99486.1% GreenDuane R. Wright Green 1,77913.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,562
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,562100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,991
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 7,89871.9% OtherNicole Primas Gaines Other 2,92026.6% OtherDuane R. Wright Other 1731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,438
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,438100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,037
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,037100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,028
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,52188.1% RepublicanRonald Mayers Republican 2,50711.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,51885.9% RepublicanRonald Mayers Republican 1,55814.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,843
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 17,63388.9% RepublicanJames Harris Sr. Republican 2,21011.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,499
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,499100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,230
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,45088.5% RepublicanHarold Ruston Republican 2,78011.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,860
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Preston Jr.Won Democratic 15,46686.6% RepublicanRandall Taylor Republican 2,04611.5% OtherIsaac J. Saxon Other 3481.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,878
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill PendletonWon Democratic 13,62798.2% OtherRasheed Storey Other 2511.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,765
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Rhodes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,97076.2% RepublicanVivian Lane Republican 2,79523.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,932
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Rhodes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,932100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,538
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Rhodes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,52799.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,281
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Rhodes Jr.Won Democratic 14,14577.4% RepublicanVivian Lane Republican 4,13422.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,391
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErroll B. DavisWon Democratic 7,94084.5% RepublicanLain L. Lee Republican 1,45115.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,860
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,83079.6% RepublicanLain L. Lee Republican 3,03020.4%
- 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
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One candidate on the printed ballot.
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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