Pennsylvania State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Izzy Smith-Wade-El Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Vanessa AcostaRepublicanIsmail Smith-Wade-ElDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ismail Muhammed Smith-Wade-El (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Ismail Muhammed Smith-Wade-El (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: AcostaRight column: Smith-Wade-El
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- Ismail Smith-Wade-ElIncumbentDemocratic
- Vanessa AcostaRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,064
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIsmail Muhammed Smith-Wade-ElWon Democratic 18,064100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,556
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIsmail Smith-Wade-ElWon Democratic 11,04566.7% RepublicanAnne Rivers Republican 5,51133.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,204
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald CookWon(incumbent) Republican 17,92663.6% DemocraticRandy J. Barli Democratic 10,27836.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,879
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald CookWon(incumbent) Republican 9,94550.0% DemocraticSteven Matthew Toprani Democratic 9,93450.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,416
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald CookWon Republican 13,74954.1% DemocraticAlan D. Benyak Democratic 11,66745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,165
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter John DaleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,55756.4% RepublicanDonald Cook Republican 6,60843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,469
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,24454.5% RepublicanRichard J. Massafra Republican 10,22545.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,532
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,00854.5% RepublicanRichard Massafra Republican 7,52445.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,797
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,797100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,679
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,84163.4% RepublicanEdward S. Angell Republican 6,83836.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,046
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,36669.3% RepublicanJeffrey J. Baker Republican 7,68030.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,891
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,891100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,706
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,706100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,265
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,265100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,860
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,860100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,499
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,499100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,196
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,196100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,146
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,146100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,802
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,802100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,525
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,525100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,262
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,84985.9% RepublicanBernard Daecheck Republican 3,41314.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,674
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter J. Daley IIWon Democratic 15,78276.3% RepublicanEric Bugaile Republican 4,89223.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,569
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,89273.7% RepublicanLyn E. Brna Republican 5,67726.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,623
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,42772.1% RepublicanLyn E. Brna Republican 5,19627.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,836
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,836100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,256
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,94076.4% RepublicanBernard Daecheck Republican 4,29323.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,971
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,14770.3% RepublicanBernard M. Check Republican 6,73529.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 890.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,905
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,45273.7% RepublicanFaustino Mario Lazzari Republican 4,45326.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,116
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. J. DemedioWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,24872.2% RepublicanJohn Dae Check Republican 5,86827.8%
- 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 49, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/49. 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:49
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