Pennsylvania State House District 81
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rich Irvin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Caleb Joshua DonahueDemocraticRich IrvinRepublican · Incumbent12 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Rich Irvin (R) 79.4, Sean C. Steeg (D) 20.6
- Earlier results
- Rich Irvin (Republican) won by 50.3 points, 2022Rich Irvin (Republican) won by 37.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 33,815
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWonName as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 26,84079.4% DemocraticSean C. Steeg Democratic 6,97520.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,183
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 20,42475.1% DemocraticIan M. Kidd Democratic 6,75924.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,979
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 23,36168.8% DemocraticIan Michael Kidd Democratic 10,61831.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,919
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 15,57962.5% DemocraticRichard James Rogers Sr. Democratic 8,61934.6% LibertarianJoseph P. Soloski Libertarian 7212.9%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 33,815
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWonName as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 26,84079.4% DemocraticSean C. Steeg Democratic 6,97520.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,183
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 20,42475.1% DemocraticIan M. Kidd Democratic 6,75924.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,979
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 23,36168.8% DemocraticIan Michael Kidd Democratic 10,61831.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,919
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 15,57962.5% DemocraticRichard James Rogers Sr. Democratic 8,61934.6% LibertarianJoseph P. Soloski Libertarian 7212.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,770
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Richard S. Irvin Republican 18,97463.7% DemocraticRichard J. Rogers Democratic 10,79636.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,301
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich IrvinWon Republican 10,42054.0% DemocraticMike Fleck(incumbent) Democratic 8,88146.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,427
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael E. FleckWon(incumbent) Republican 18,427100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,677
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael E. FleckWon(incumbent) Republican 14,677100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,566
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael E. FleckWon(incumbent) Republican 19,566100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,079
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike FleckWon Republican 11,06564.8% DemocraticRoy E. Thomas Democratic 6,01435.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,089
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 19,089100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,819
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 13,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,810
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 14,76771.0% DemocraticSteve Stroman Democratic 6,04329.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,932
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 10,932100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,290
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 16,290100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,897
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon(incumbent) Republican 13,897100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,435
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry O. SatherWon Republican 12,08159.1% DemocraticJohn P. Mills Democratic 8,35440.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,877
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,877100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,582
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 15,582100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,766
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,766100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,948
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 16,948100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,687
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 15,687100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,045
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 18,045100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,020
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,01181.2% DemocraticRobert J. Clark Democratic 3,00918.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,322
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,28573.9% DemocraticLona B. Norris Democratic 5,03726.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,41871.8% DemocraticJoseph S. Giacobello Democratic 4,47328.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,894
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,63272.2% DemocraticJoseph S. Giacobello Democratic 5,26227.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,588
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel E. Hayes Jr.Won Republican 8,91065.6% DemocraticWalter H. Eichensehr Democratic 4,67834.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,957
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrville E. SnareWon(incumbent) Republican 9,29858.3% DemocraticWilliam E. Clark Democratic 5,26333.0% OtherH. A. Wertz Jr. Other 1,3968.8%
- 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
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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.
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