Pennsylvania State House District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dan Goughnour Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
James N EdwardsRepublicanDan GoughnourDemocratic · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Matthew R. Gergely (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Dan GoughnourIncumbentDemocratic
- James N EdwardsRepublican
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
- 23,550
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew R. GergelyWon Democratic 23,550100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,058
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAustin DavisWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,24166.1% RepublicanDonald R. Nevills Republican 7,81733.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,335
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAustin A. DavisWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,335100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,165
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAustin DavisWon Democratic 15,165100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,872
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,17062.5% RepublicanValian Fawn Walkermontgomery Republican 9,70237.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,093
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,04871.3% RepublicanKenneth Peoples Republican 4,04528.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,473100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,454
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,867
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,31888.8% LibertarianDavid Posipanka Libertarian 2,54911.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,767
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,767100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,063
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,48992.2% LibertarianDavid Posipanka Libertarian 1,5747.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,799
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc J. GergelyWon Democratic 10,799100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,736
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,736100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,621
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,39887.3% OtherRobert Clanagan Other 1,22312.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,085
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,085100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,729
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,729100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,829
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,31982.3% RepublicanFrank J. Tykarski Republican 3,51017.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,673
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,23667.5% RepublicanCarolyn A. Kopriver Republican 4,43732.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,260
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,33974.5% RepublicanCarolyn A. Kopriver Republican 4,92125.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,064
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,064100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,095
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,71977.7% RepublicanWilliam J. Doyle Republican 5,37622.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,424
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,23173.3% RepublicanGeorge H. Carothers Republican 5,19326.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,663
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,28875.2% RepublicanStephen Vasko Republican 4,37524.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,364
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom MichlovicWon Democratic 9,97464.9% RepublicanStephen Vasko Republican 3,65923.8% IndependentJim Koval Independent 1,73111.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,516
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Joseph ValicentiWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,28763.0% RepublicanStephen Vasko Republican 7,22937.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,551
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Joseph ValicentiWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,32266.4% RepublicanLee M. Zoltak Republican 5,22933.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,389
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Joseph ValicentiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,84564.7% RepublicanLee M. Zoltak Republican 7,54435.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,340
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Joseph ValicentiWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,47171.0% RepublicanDavid Fredrick Gleeson Republican 3,86929.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,554
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Joseph ValicentiWon Democratic 12,14362.1% RepublicanW. H. Simon Republican 7,41137.9%
- 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 35, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/35. 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:35
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026