Pennsylvania State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Inglis Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
John InglisDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Show 1 write-in candidate
- John InglisIncumbentDemocratic
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Stone SobieralskiRepublican
- Last election
- John Inglis (Democratic) won by 11.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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One candidate on the printed ballot. Write-ins are not counted.
- John InglisIncumbentDemocratic
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Stone SobieralskiRepublican
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
- 35,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn InglisWon Democratic 19,55955.5% RepublicanStone Sobieralski Republican 15,67544.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,430
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNickolas PisciottanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,430100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,303
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNickolas R. PisciottanoWon Democratic 20,36256.1% RepublicanLinda J. Book Republican 15,94143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,039
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. Kortz IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,039100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,401
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. Kortz IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,27165.7% RepublicanRod A. Salka Jr. Republican 11,13034.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,998
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. Kortz IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,998100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,031
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KortzWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,031100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,454
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KortzWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,789
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KortzWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,08972.3% RepublicanDaniel Davis Republican 7,70027.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,963
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KortzWon Democratic 14,83870.8% RepublicanDaniel J. Davis Republican 6,12529.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,230
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth W. RuffingWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,230100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth W. RuffingWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,066
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth W. RuffingWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,066100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,290
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth W. RuffingWon Democratic 9,83264.3% RepublicanTina M. Pristas Republican 5,45835.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,240
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,64367.4% RepublicanJoseph C. Cenname Republican 6,59732.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,298
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,61758.0% RepublicanKaren Kalbaugh Krass Republican 7,68142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,191
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,25778.7% RepublicanRichard Renner Republican 4,93421.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,953
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,90568.4% RepublicanMark A. Gombita Republican 5,04831.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,337
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,51669.5% RepublicanWilliam P. McCue Republican 6,82130.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,161
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,161100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,540
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,46472.3% RepublicanMarian V. Gremba Republican 7,07627.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,597
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,83667.2% RepublicanG. Howard Foster Republican 6,76032.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,493
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. OlaszWon Democratic 11,98455.8% RepublicanG. Howard Foster Republican 9,50944.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,736
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,44164.5% RepublicanG. Howard Foster Republican 6,29535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,807
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,94469.9% RepublicanHoward T. Gierling Republican 6,86330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,012
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,60074.1% RepublicanR. Everett Burns Republican 4,40925.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,217
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,15365.3% RepublicanJoseph M. Columbus Republican 8,06434.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,268
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,69265.7% RepublicanEdwin R. Kopriver Republican 5,57634.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,616
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard R. NovakWon Democratic 14,93269.1% RepublicanNicholas S. Uhren Republican 6,68430.9%
- 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 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/38. 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:38
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026