Pennsylvania State House District 71
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Rigby Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jim RigbyRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Jim Rigby (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Jim RigbyIncumbentRepublican
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,204
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RigbyWonName as filed: James Patrick Rigby Republican 30,204100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,233
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RigbyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James Patrick Rigby Republican 23,233100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,689
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RigbyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James Patrick Rigby Republican 26,689100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,276
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RigbyWonName as filed: James Patrick Rigby Republican 11,61552.1% DemocraticBryan E. Barbin(incumbent) Democratic 10,66147.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,072
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan E. BarbinWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,55759.0% RepublicanMark Amsdell Republican 11,51541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,642
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan E. BarbinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,67451.9% RepublicanJames Patrick Rigby Republican 8,96848.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,369
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan E. BarbinWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,02355.7% RepublicanSherry L. Stalley Republican 10,34644.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,659
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan BarbinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,42350.5% RepublicanJim Rigby Republican 9,23649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,738
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBryan BarbinWon Democratic 12,96050.4% RepublicanJim Rigby Republican 12,77849.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,338
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,91578.3% RepublicanRonald J. Esposito Republican 4,42321.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,853
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,90473.1% RepublicanSusan Holmes Republican 6,94926.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,382
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,03356.9% RepublicanMark Parker Republican 8,34943.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,972
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,44473.6% RepublicanThomas Callihan Republican 5,52826.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,802
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,47668.3% RepublicanPaul Litwalk Republican 5,03229.9% OtherStanley Long Other 2941.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,245
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P. Wojnaroski Sr.Won Democratic 12,24857.6% RepublicanHerbert Pfuhl Jr. Republican 8,99742.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,739
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,96570.8% RepublicanMichael A. Wilson Republican 5,77429.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,254
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,69556.5% RepublicanLeona Lee Telek(incumbent) Republican 10,55943.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,661
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,46866.8% RepublicanRonald J. Esposito Republican 5,19333.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,530
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,26159.7% RepublicanRobert N. Hughes Republican 8,26940.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,224
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,29867.5% RepublicanThomas Eugen Heider Republican 5,92632.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,715
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,63765.9% RepublicanDavid C. Christman Republican 8,07834.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,665
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,52555.8% RepublicanEd Stetz Jr. Republican 9,14044.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,396
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn N. WozniakWon Democratic 11,14754.6% RepublicanRita Clark(incumbent) Republican 9,24945.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,905
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRita ClarkWon Republican 9,25651.7% DemocraticC. Adam Bittinger(incumbent) Democratic 8,64948.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,548
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Adam BittingerWon Democratic 11,09451.5% RepublicanRobert W. Symon Republican 10,45448.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,122
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick A. GleasonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,49554.9% DemocraticJohn J. Symon Democratic 8,62745.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,583
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick A. GleasonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,59261.9% DemocraticV. Donald Hartnett Democratic 8,99138.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,003
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick A. GleasonWon Republican 8,04350.3% DemocraticJoseph J. McAneny(incumbent) Democratic 7,36046.0% OtherJulius Paul Hanuska Other 6003.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,880
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. McAnenyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,14056.0% RepublicanCecil K. Leberknight Republican 8,74044.0%
- 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 71, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/71. 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:71
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