Pennsylvania State House District 98
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tom Jones Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Tom Jones (R) 64.4, Lynn W. McCleary (D) 35.6
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- Hugh Stockton Hyder-DarlingtonDemocratic
- Nicole Lin WoodsRepublican
- Joshua L DeeringIndependent
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- Last election
- Tom Jones (Republican) won by 28.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Rep. Tom Jones is running for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36.
- Hugh Stockton Hyder-DarlingtonDemocratic
- Nicole Lin WoodsRepublican
- Joshua L DeeringIndependent
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 38,356
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom JonesWonName as filed: Thomas M. Jones Republican 24,70664.4% DemocraticLynn W. McCleary Democratic 13,65035.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,565
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom JonesWonName as filed: Thomas M. Jones Republican 18,91061.9% DemocraticMark Joseph Temons II Democratic 10,71835.1% LibertarianJoshua Caleb Gerber Libertarian 9373.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,647
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 22,41266.6% DemocraticWilliam Nelson Troutman Jr. Democratic 11,23533.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,154
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 15,57764.5% DemocraticMary Auker-Endres Democratic 7,99333.1% LibertarianJames M. Miller Libertarian 5842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,545
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 23,545100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,431
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 12,06369.2% DemocraticAnthony Thomas Crocamo Democratic 4,69927.0% GreenRyan Hazel Green 6693.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,443
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 21,443100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,756
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 15,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,855
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 19,11768.6% DemocraticDaniel Stephenson Democratic 8,73831.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,119
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 15,119100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,566
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon(incumbent) Republican 19,566100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,021
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid S. HickernellWon Republican 11,43771.4% DemocraticQuinn R. Koller Democratic 3,85624.1% OtherJeffrey A. Rhine Other 4102.6% GreenJ. Terry Zeller Green 3182.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,236
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 16,00968.9% DemocraticGary Spicer Democratic 7,22731.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,295
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 9,07768.3% DemocraticGeorge Leyh Jr. Democratic 4,21831.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,273
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 13,84768.3% DemocraticGeorge Leyh Jr. Democratic 6,42631.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,439
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 12,439100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,843
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 14,16568.0% DemocraticRichard Clark Jr. Democratic 6,67832.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,048
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas E. ArmstrongWon Republican 9,32061.9% DemocraticLouis M. Waleff Democratic 5,72838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,597
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 15,597100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,436
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 12,436100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,488
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 15,42075.3% DemocraticGlenn A. Hershey Democratic 5,06824.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,357
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 9,78668.2% DemocraticHarry S. McMichael III Democratic 4,57131.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,029
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 16,029100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,183
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 10,46073.8% DemocraticMark E. Osborne Democratic 3,72326.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,836
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 12,03263.9% DemocraticDonnie G. Boyer Democratic 6,80436.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,158
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon(incumbent) Republican 8,62660.9% DemocraticDonnie G. Boyer Democratic 5,27737.3% OtherBetty P. Shire Other 2551.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,444
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth E. BrandtWon Republican 12,67368.7% DemocraticHarry A. Raymond Democratic 5,38529.2% OtherRoger C. Hiestand Other 3862.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,385
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack B. HornerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,56562.2% DemocraticJay R. Reich Democratic 5,01432.6% OtherNorah M. Cope Other 6774.4% OtherCarol J. Strunk Other 1290.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,589
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack B. HornerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,87467.4% DemocraticSamuel F. Seibert Democratic 6,00029.1% OtherJames H. Reese Other 7153.5%
- 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 98, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/house/98. 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:98
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026