Pennsylvania State House District 96
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nikki Rivera Democratic (on the 2026 ballot: Stephanie Nichole Rivera) · Member list as of Oct 28
Stephanie Nichole RiveraDemocratic2 years since first winBabita L RusynRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Stephanie Nichole Rivera (D) 60.4, Eric Beezer (R) 39.7
- Last election
- Stephanie Nichole Rivera (Democratic) won by 20.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: RiveraRight column: Rusyn
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Stephanie Nichole RiveraDemocratic
- Babita L RusynRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 35,199
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephanie Nichole RiveraWon Democratic 21,24460.4% RepublicanEric Beezer Republican 13,95539.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,238
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticP. Michael SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,25061.1% RepublicanApril Dawn Weaver Republican 10,98838.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,880
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticP. Michael SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,880100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,318
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter Michael SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,318100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,672
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter Michael SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,34073.3% RepublicanRobert F. Bigley Jr. Republican 6,33226.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,029
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticP. Michael SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,029100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,733
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,65967.5% RepublicanThomas Garman Jr. Republican 5,49325.3% IndependentPaul Culbreth Independent 1,5817.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,232
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,96262.0% RepublicanTom Garman Jr. Republican 4,27038.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,877
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,877100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,068
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,60463.0% RepublicanPatrick Snyder Republican 4,46437.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,003
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,80865.7% RepublicanTony Allen Republican 7,19534.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,531
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,83661.2% RepublicanTony Allen Republican 3,69538.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,166
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,18560.6% RepublicanTan Vo Republican 5,98139.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,427
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,39657.2% RepublicanDavid M. Schwanger Republican 4,03142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,798
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,38956.7% RepublicanC. Ted Darcus Republican 6,40943.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,901
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22152.3% RepublicanStephen J. McDonald Republican 5,68047.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,017
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,93552.5% RepublicanSteven J. Geisenberger Republican 8,08247.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,495
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SturlaWon Democratic 6,81254.5% RepublicanPeter Hanh Republican 5,68345.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,169
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,04852.7% DemocraticLillian Escobarhaskins Democratic 8,12147.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,688
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,38158.2% DemocraticJon C. Lyons Democratic 5,30741.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,739
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,91152.9% DemocraticStephen R. Snell Democratic 8,82847.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,637
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 6,97855.2% DemocraticBill Schulz Democratic 5,65944.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,883
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,42863.4% DemocraticWilliam J. Mummert II Democratic 5,45536.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,974
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,45067.9% DemocraticHarold Sommers Democratic 3,52432.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,209
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,17556.6% DemocraticThomas M. Dougherty Democratic 7,03443.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,843
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,28856.8% DemocraticRobert C. Wheeling Jr. Democratic 5,55543.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,749
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin E. Miller Jr.Won Republican 9,79352.2% DemocraticG. Terry Madonna Democratic 8,95647.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,064
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold A. HornWon Republican 7,57050.3% DemocraticJohn C. Pittenger(incumbent) Democratic 7,33148.7% OtherClifford D. Rittenhouse Other 1631.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,447
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn C. PittengerWon Democratic 10,35950.7% RepublicanEugene S. Rutherford(incumbent) Republican 9,49446.4% OtherHelen F. Warren Other 5942.9%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State House District 96, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/96. 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:96
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026