Pennsylvania State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brian Rasel Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brian RaselRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Brian Rasel (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Brian RaselIncumbentRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,092
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian RaselWonName as filed: Brian Casey Allen Rasel Republican 32,092100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,664
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 23,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,942
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 32,942100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,009
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 17,63863.0% DemocraticDouglas D. Hunt Democratic 10,37137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,727
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 27,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,653
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 15,653100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,970
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. DunbarWon(incumbent) Republican 17,49458.4% DemocraticRaymond Geissler Jr. Democratic 12,47641.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,593
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge DunbarWon Republican 11,70851.8% DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 10,88548.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,317
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,69359.7% RepublicanSusanna Lisotto Republican 12,62440.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,175
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,49662.5% RepublicanJoel Reiter Republican 7,94734.3% OtherBrian S. Blasko Other 7323.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,847
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,82163.1% RepublicanScott E. Avolio Republican 11,02636.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,112
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,79461.7% RepublicanSusanna Lisotto Republican 7,31838.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,667
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 17,69166.3% RepublicanDane A. Medich Republican 8,97633.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,193
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,88759.8% RepublicanLawrence M. Wojcik Jr. Republican 7,30640.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,310
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Casorio Jr.Won Democratic 11,86650.9% RepublicanLawrence M. Wojcik Jr. Republican 11,44449.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,853
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,853100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,060
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,56868.9% RepublicanDavid C. Anderson Republican 7,49231.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,323
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,73161.0% RepublicanCharles Beatty Jr. Republican 5,59239.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,360
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,67167.2% RepublicanCharles Beatty Jr. Republican 6,68932.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,154
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,03055.9% RepublicanLenny Santimyer Republican 7,12444.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,113
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,17168.6% RepublicanCharles Beatty Jr. Republican 6,94231.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,384
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,66958.0% RepublicanJames F. Solomon Republican 7,71542.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,771
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,29351.9% RepublicanLenny Santimyer Republican 10,47848.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,963
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen KukovichWon Democratic 21,963100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,842
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. Laudadio Sr.Won Democratic 14,842100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,998
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAmos K. HutchinsonWon Democratic 9,88961.8% RepublicanThomas L. Baker Republican 6,10838.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,924
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. Laudadio Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,39159.2% RepublicanCharles D. Brown Republican 8,53240.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,045
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. Laudadio Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,20569.3% RepublicanWilliam G. Sekora Republican 5,84030.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,366
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. Laudadio Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 17,43166.1% RepublicanJohn W. Oliver Republican 8,37831.8% OtherJames J. Gaudi Other 5572.1%
- 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 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/56. 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:56
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026