Pennsylvania House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Eric Weaknecht Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Eric Weaknecht (R) 66.7, Heather M. Hanna (D) 33.3
- Last election
- Eric Weaknecht (Republican) won by 33.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
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- Races won and lost
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- 1-0
- Years since first win on file
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- 2
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- Andres Ruben Flammer SantiagoDemocratic
- Eric WeaknechtIncumbentRepublican
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
- 35,465
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric WeaknechtWon Republican 23,66466.7% DemocraticHeather M. Hanna Democratic 11,80133.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,349
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry J. JozwiakWon(incumbent) Republican 21,349100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,403
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry J. JozwiakWon(incumbent) Republican 23,29169.7% DemocraticGraham S. Gonzales Democratic 10,11230.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,082
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry J. JozwiakWon(incumbent) Republican 18,082100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,936
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry J. JozwiakWon(incumbent) Republican 23,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,961
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry J. JozwiakWon Republican 11,36763.3% DemocraticFrederick C. Sheeler Democratic 6,59436.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,201
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg LucasWon Republican 13,44255.5% DemocraticJason G. White Democratic 10,75944.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,026
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 14,026100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,839
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 16,76664.9% DemocraticJohn Alward Democratic 9,07335.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,029
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 9,26351.4% DemocraticJason White Democratic 7,13939.6% IndependentScott R. Rastetter Independent 1,3417.4% LibertarianEdward H. Tonkin Libertarian 2861.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,465
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 17,44671.3% DemocraticJason White Democratic 7,01928.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,288
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 12,288100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,185
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. EvansWon Republican 15,87568.5% DemocraticKaren L. Mulkearn Democratic 7,31031.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,961
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTracy SeyfertWon(incumbent) Republican 14,961100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,148
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy SeyfertWon Democratic 11,60152.4% RepublicanBill Knupp Republican 10,54747.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,154
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 13,28569.4% DemocraticCynthia Lopresto Democratic 5,86930.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,223
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 17,223100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,101
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 9,33666.2% DemocraticSteven B. Harbaugh Democratic 4,76533.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,339
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 11,38856.0% DemocraticBill Knupp Democratic 8,95144.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,965
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 11,965100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,940
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 11,78156.3% DemocraticThomas C. Fuhrman Democratic 9,15843.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,392
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon(incumbent) Republican 10,62764.8% DemocraticLarry E. Nanns Democratic 5,76535.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,557
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MerryWon Republican 13,17258.4% DemocraticThomas D. Fortin Democratic 9,38541.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,074
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,76563.0% DemocraticBrian Pitzer Democratic 6,30937.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,570
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 11,49653.3% DemocraticBrian Pitzer Democratic 10,07446.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,773
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,85162.5% DemocraticGregory D. Lessig Democratic 5,92237.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,713
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 14,66870.8% DemocraticCleon H. Livingston Democratic 6,04529.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,412
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,80358.7% DemocraticDaniel O. McLaughlin Democratic 7,60941.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,198
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HayesWon Republican 10,70853.0% DemocraticDaniel O. McLaughlin Democratic 9,24545.8% OtherThomas C. Morrison Other 2451.2%
- 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 House District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/5. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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