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McKayla Kathio
McKayla Kathio (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 118. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kathio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
McKayla Kathio was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Scranton Preparatory School. She earned a bachelor's and a graduated degree from the University of Scranton in 2022 and 2023, respectively.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118
Incumbent James Haddock defeated McKayla Kathio in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Haddock (D) | 56.2 | 19,801 |
 | McKayla Kathio (R)  | 43.7 | 15,404 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 59 | ||
| Total votes: 35,264 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118
Incumbent James Haddock advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Haddock | 98.6 | 6,522 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 6,612 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118
McKayla Kathio advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | McKayla Kathio | 98.7 | 3,784 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 3,833 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kathio in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
McKayla Kathio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kathio's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, completing my studies in 2019. Following this, I pursued higher education at the University of Scranton, where I achieved honors and earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, along with a Master of Business Administration with specializations in Accounting and Marketing. During my college years, I actively participated in political campaigns across Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
My upbringing instilled in me Northeastern Pennsylvania values of faith, family, community, and service. I am an active member at my church, Saint Joseph Marello Parish, where I am engaged in various roles, including working at the Pizza Fritta stand for each church picnic. Additionally, I go to The Oblates of Saint Joseph in Pittston, where I assist in mass services under Father Joseph Sibilano's guidance.
Outside of my community involvement, I dedicate time to volunteering for Hospice, reflecting my commitment to compassionate care and support for others. Drawing inspiration from my father, Dr. Inayat Kathio, I share a profound love for animals and advocate for their well-being.- I promise to promote job creation and economic growth in our community.
- I will protect us from violent crime and stand against illegal immigration.
- I promise to make families’ and seniors’ expenses more affordable.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 118 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 15, 2024
