Pennsylvania State House District 72
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Frank Burns Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Frank BurnsDemocratic · Incumbent18 years since first winPhilip D RiceRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Frank Burns (D) 51.4, Amy Marie Bradley (R) 48.6
- Last election
- Frank Burns (Democratic) won by 2.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BurnsRight column: Rice
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBurnsRice
- Races
- Won 9 of 9
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 18
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Frank BurnsIncumbentDemocratic
- Philip D RiceRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,631
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon Democratic 16,78051.4% RepublicanAmy Marie Bradley Republican 15,85148.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,904
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,12954.5% RepublicanH. Renae Billow Republican 11,77545.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,036
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,88652.7% RepublicanHoward D. Terndrup Republican 15,15047.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,545
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,81952.4% RepublicanGerald S. Carnicella Republican 10,72647.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,427
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,36157.5% RepublicanCecilia E. Houser Republican 12,06642.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,146
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,35462.6% RepublicanPhilip D. Rice Republican 6,79237.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,024
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,024100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,831
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,831100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,921
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon Democratic 14,71652.7% RepublicanChris Voccio Republican 13,20547.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,869
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,98974.3% RepublicanScott W. Hunt Republican 5,88025.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,605
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,89376.5% RepublicanDaniel Branas Republican 6,71223.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,431
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,16569.3% RepublicanWilliam F. Telek Republican 6,26630.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,207
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,84677.8% RepublicanArnie McFarland Republican 5,36122.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,753
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,74077.4% RepublicanFrank Alt Republican 3,67820.7% OtherValjean G. Clark Other 3351.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,076
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,62376.4% RepublicanFrank Alt Republican 5,45323.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,335
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,71369.0% RepublicanJerry Kaharick Republican 6,62231.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,749
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom YewcicWon Democratic 14,44556.1% RepublicanRobert E. Barrett Republican 10,21539.7% OtherShane F. Hockins Other 1,0894.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,251
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew Billow Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,30879.3% OtherRichard K. Douglass Other 2,94320.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,471
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew Billow Jr.Won Democratic 13,73470.5% RepublicanRichard C. Gordon Republican 5,73729.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,517
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,86165.8% RepublicanRobert W. Kunkle Jr. Republican 5,65634.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,637
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17265.5% RepublicanRobert W. Kunkle Jr. Republican 7,46534.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,561
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,10268.9% RepublicanMichael Holub Republican 5,45931.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,621
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,71558.8% RepublicanDavid J. Kaltenbaugh Republican 8,90641.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,152
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,26056.5% RepublicanCharles A. Getty Republican 7,89243.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,626
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. StewartWon Democratic 11,02751.0% RepublicanJames O. Whelan Jr.(incumbent) Republican 10,59949.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,268
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames O. Whelan Jr.Won Republican 9,52852.2% DemocraticJoseph P. Piurkowsky Democratic 8,73847.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,359
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. Murtha Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,16558.9% RepublicanCarl Harrison Republican 9,19341.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,201
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. Murtha Jr.Won Democratic 10,90451.4% RepublicanHarry J. Arbaugh Jr. Republican 10,29748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,947
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward McNallyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,42953.8% RepublicanRobert L. Hagerich Republican 11,51846.2%
- 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 State House District 72, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/72. 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:72
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