Pennsylvania State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Parke Wentling Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Parke WentlingRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Show 1 write-in candidate
- Parke WentlingIncumbentRepublican
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Christopher Anthony-Michael FordDemocratic
- Last election
- Parke Wentling (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Parke WentlingIncumbentRepublican
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Christopher Anthony-Michael FordDemocratic
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,599
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanParke WentlingWon Republican 25,599100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,377
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanParke WentlingWon(incumbent) Republican 13,55951.4% DemocraticTimothy M. McGonigle Democratic 12,81848.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,297
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,297100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,573
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark Alfred LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,573100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,497
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark A. LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,497100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,930
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark A. LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,930100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,586
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,586100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,884
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,941
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark LongiettiWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,941100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,756
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark LongiettiWon Democratic 17,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,360
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,360100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,341
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,093
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,05560.9% RepublicanJack R. Kopen Republican 9,03839.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,623
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,70966.4% RepublicanJames D. Lumpp Republican 4,91433.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,216
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,216100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,407
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,90174.1% RepublicanMichael Whalen Pearce Republican 4,42125.4% OtherGerald L. Stull Other 850.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,756
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,72066.2% RepublicanDouglas E. Ceremuga Republican 8,03633.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,714
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,714100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,206
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,206100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,750
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,83276.6% RepublicanDavid DeSantis Republican 3,91823.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,440
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,329
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GruitzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17477.3% RepublicanRobert Martin Murrell Republican 4,15522.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,570
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GruitzaWon Democratic 11,67659.7% RepublicanNeil Gargano Republican 7,89440.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,379
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,56762.2% RepublicanPhil Foreman Republican 5,81237.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,699
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,699100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,090
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,44667.0% RepublicanWilliam E. Klumph Republican 5,64433.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,539
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,56753.7% RepublicanWilliam E. Klumph Republican 9,97246.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,681
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,42966.5% RepublicanPete Leftheris Republican 6,25233.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,005
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReid L. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,23363.5% RepublicanAlbert A. Williams Republican 8,77236.5%
- 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 7, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/7. Retrieved October 30, 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:7
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