Dan Goughnour
Dan Goughnour (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 35. He assumed office on April 7, 2025. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Goughnour (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 35. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Dan Goughnour lives in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. His career experience includes serving as a police detective. He has been affiliated with the Teamsters Local #205, the McKeesport Area School District, and the Safe Schools Committee.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Dan Goughnour (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35
James Edwards (R) is running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on May 19, 2026.
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2025
See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35
Dan Goughnour defeated Charles Davis and Adam Kitta in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on March 25, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Goughnour (D) | 63.4 | 6,825 |
 | Charles Davis (R) | 34.9 | 3,761 | |
 | Adam Kitta (L) | 1.6 | 167 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 10,765 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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Scorecards
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- Associated Pennsylvania Constructors — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the highway construction industry.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Matthew Gergely (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
McKeesport Area School District, At-large |
Succeeded by - |
