Pennsylvania State Senate District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tim Kearney Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Tim Kearney (D) 60.0, Frank Agovino (R) 40.0
- Last election
- Tim Kearney (Democratic) won by 20.0 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KearneyRight column: Scott
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeKearneyNo published score for Scott
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Tim KearneyIncumbentDemocratic
- Gail R ScottRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Pennsylvania
History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 110,599
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim KearneyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Timothy P. Kearney Democratic 66,40460.0% RepublicanFrank Agovino Republican 44,19540.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,947
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim KearneyWonName as filed: Timothy P. Kearney Democratic 65,66054.3% RepublicanThomas J. McGarrigle Sr.(incumbent) Republican 55,28745.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,080
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J. McGarrigleWon Republican 45,91052.1% DemocraticJohn I. Kane Sr. Democratic 42,17047.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,821
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdwin B. EricksonWon(incumbent) Republican 54,40858.6% DemocraticMichael T. Farrell Democratic 38,41341.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,627
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdwin B. EricksonWon(incumbent) Republican 50,98652.2% DemocraticMichael T. Farrell Democratic 46,64147.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,551
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdwin B. EricksonWon Republican 52,90863.3% DemocraticSean Crumlish Democratic 30,64336.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,481
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon(incumbent) Republican 47,83970.9% DemocraticRobert W. Small Democratic 19,64229.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,929
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon(incumbent) Republican 57,98771.7% DemocraticDebbie Thomas Democratic 22,94228.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,588
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon(incumbent) Republican 48,99168.4% DemocraticDai Williams Democratic 22,59731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,996
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon(incumbent) Republican 55,67068.7% DemocraticDai Williams Democratic 25,32631.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,545
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon(incumbent) Republican 52,10161.6% DemocraticCharles F. Sanders Democratic 32,44438.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,536
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanF. Joseph LoeperWon Republican 45,14752.8% DemocraticJoseph Ted Doyle Democratic 40,38947.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,844
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn James SweeneyWon Democratic 42,68750.3% RepublicanF. Joseph Loeper Republican 42,15749.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,640
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania Senate District 26, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde R. DenglerWon Republican 61,88160.3% DemocraticJohn J. Boyle Democratic 39,99539.0% OtherGeorge F. Johnson Other 7640.7%
1970 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State Senate District 26, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/senate/26. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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