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Dan Goughnour (D) defeated Charles Davis (R) and Adam Kitta (L) in the special election for District 35 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on March 25, 2025.

Incumbent Rep. Matthew Gergely (D) died on January 19. Gergely's death left the state House tied 101-101. Before his death, Democrats controlled the House 102-101.

This district voted for Democratic candidates in previous elections. Gergely ran unopposed in 2024, while former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) won the district with 54% of the vote on the same ballot. Gergely was first elected in a 2023 special election to fill the vacancy left by Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor Austin Davis (D). He won 75% to 25%.

Observers and party officials viewed the race in a national context. Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin (D) campaigned in the district and highlighted the race as important to the national party: "The way we win back working people is making sure that we’re competing and contesting every single race up and down the ballot." Some observers pointed to Republican gains in the district's surrounding areas in recent elections as potentially improving the party's chances of victory. Delaware Valley Journal's Linda Stein wrote, "Though it’s a traditionally Democratic outpost, it’s a part of Pennsylvania where Trump’s vision of the Republican Party has proven popular."

Goughnour was a police officer from McKeesport. He was a member of the McKeesport Area School District school board. Goughnour said he wanted to continue Gergely's work: "Matt Gergely was a close friend of mine, and we worked closely to make McKeesport a great city...I plan to continue his tradition of commitment throughout the Mon Valley." Goughnour also supported increasing funding for emergency services, and his website said he would "Strengthen public safety by providing funding for firefighters, police, and first responders."

Davis was a volunteer firefighter from White Oak. He was a member of the White Oak Borough Council. In a Facebook post, Davis said he wanted to bring change to the district: "For over 50 years, Democrats have controlled HD-35, yet county data still shows that many areas in our district lack the resources, services, and support they desperately need. It’s time for new ideas." Davis also campaigned to lower taxes, and his website said, "Families and seniors are struggling with high costs...Chuck Davis will fight to lower taxes for everyone."

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At the time of the election, Pennsylvania had a divided government. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) was a Democrat, while Republicans controlled the state Senate. Democrats controlled the state House after Gergely's death left it tied. To read more about state government trifectas, click here.

Candidates and election results

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

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Comparison to previous election

The total turnout in 2025 was 46% of the turnout in the 2022 election when incumbent Austin Davis (D) won re-election. The total turnout was 117% of the 2023 special election, which saw the election of Matthew Gergely (D). The number of Democratic votes was 44% of the number received in 2022 and 100.7% of the number received in the 2023 special election, being within five votes of matching the total. The number of Republican votes was 48% of the number received in 2022 and 162% higher than the number received in the 2023 special election. The margin of victory (MOV) in the special election was 3,046 votes, which was closer than the 2022 MOV (7,604).

The following chart compares the results and total votes between the November 8, 2022, regular election for this seat and the 2025 special election.

Voting information

The following dates come from the Pennsylvania Department of State's Bureau of Elections:

• Last day to register to vote: March 20, 2025
• Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot: March 18, 2025
• Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted mail-in or absentee ballots: March 25, 2025, 8:00 pm
• Election Day: Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Polls open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 8:00 P.M.
• Last day for overseas ballots to be received: April 1, 2025

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Dan Goughnour

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• McKeesport Area School District boardmember

Biography:  Goughnour graduated from the Allegheny County Police Academy. He worked as a police officer, and became captain of detectives. He also served on the board of the McKeesport Area School District.

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Key Messages

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Goughnour supported improving public safety with more funding. His website said he would "Strengthen public safety by providing funding for firefighters, police, and first responders."

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Goughnour supported improving public schools in the area, and his website said he would "Support our public schools to prepare the next generation for a thriving future."

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Goughnour said he would continue the legacy of Gergely. He said "Matt Gergely was a close friend of mine, and we worked closely to make McKeesport a great city...I plan to continue his tradition of commitment throughout the Mon Valley."

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Sources: Dan Goughnour 2025 campaign website, "Meet Dan," accessed March 5, 2025; Tube City Almanac, "Goughnour Formally Announces 35th Campaign," February 5, 2025; Tube City Almanac, "Goughnour Formally Announces 35th Campaign," February 5, 2025

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 in 2025.

Charles Davis

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• White Oak Borough Councilmember

Biography:  Davis worked as a volunteer firefighter, becoming chief of the department. Davis also served on the White Oak planning commission and borough council.

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Key Messages

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Davis campaigned on bringing different representation to the district, writing in a Facebook post "For over 50 years, Democrats have controlled HD-35, yet county data still shows that many areas in our district lack the resources, services, and support they desperately need. It’s time for new ideas."

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Davis campaigned on lowering taxes, and his website said "Families and seniors are struggling with high costs...Chuck Davis will fight to lower taxes for everyone."

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Davis supported increasing the usage of natural resources, and his website said "Our area has an abundance of natural resources that we can use to power our economy. Chuck Davis will work to expand our energy resources and protect our jobs like U.S. Steel."

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Sources: ; TribLIve, "Meet the candidates for Mon-Yough area county and municipal races," May 16, 2015

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 in 2025.

Adam Kitta

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am an active leader in the community through my leadership in the non-profit, emergency management, and social service community. My community driven focus has been driven by my mother, a retired 30-year educator of Mckeesport School District, and my father, who dedicated a large portion of his life working in the mental health field. During my time studying criminal justice, I found my passion for serving the community, specifically during times of crisis when help is most needed. My experiences working through small and large scale disasters has taken me to a variety of locations and allowed me to work with, learn from, and serve a diverse group of individuals. These experiences have shown me where we need to improve how our government serves the people that they represent, and allowed me to have unique and diverse perspectives on issues facing society."

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Key Messages

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Economic Stimulation - We need to generate ways to provide opportunities for and incentivize new/additional business in the region; as well as provide additional opportunities for education, job training, and skill development in the area.

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Volunteerism - Through individual tax incentives, we need to build up our volunteer communities, especially our volunteer fire departments. Supporting legislation to support these communities benefits the volunteer, community, and organization. (P. S. We still need to determine a founding route for our fire departments, we cannot keep relying on volunteers to risk their lives for others for free).

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Criminal Justice Reform - They current system need to be renovated so that we are advocating for offenders to reintegrate into society and live a successful life, rather than constraining them to a life in the criminal justice system. Legislation to support ways certain types of offenses can be removed from an individuals criminal record, and provide opportunities to learn life/career skills and obtain an education would lower recidivism rates and better the community as a whole.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 in 2025.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Adam Kitta (L)

Economic Stimulation - We need to generate ways to provide opportunities for and incentivize new/additional business in the region; as well as provide additional opportunities for education, job training, and skill development in the area.

Volunteerism - Through individual tax incentives, we need to build up our volunteer communities, especially our volunteer fire departments. Supporting legislation to support these communities benefits the volunteer, community, and organization. (P. S. We still need to determine a founding route for our fire departments, we cannot keep relying on volunteers to risk their lives for others for free).

Criminal Justice Reform - They current system need to be renovated so that we are advocating for offenders to reintegrate into society and live a successful life, rather than constraining them to a life in the criminal justice system. Legislation to support ways certain types of offenses can be removed from an individuals criminal record, and provide opportunities to learn life/career skills and obtain an education would lower recidivism rates and better the community as a whole.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Adam Kitta (L)

I am particularly passionate about Individual Liberties, Public Safety, Education, and the Economy. Each of these areas are where I believe that we need substantial improvements to enhance the overall quality of life for everyone.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Adam Kitta (L)

I am fortunate to have many role models in my life including my mom, dad, sister, grandparents, and uncle. Each of these family members has influenced my life so that I can be the person I am today. All of them have been examples on how we can be our best when helping others to do the same. The compassion, integrity, empathy, and determination I learned from them is something that I will never take for granted.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Adam Kitta (L)

Integrity and an open mind are imperative qualities for elected officials to have so that their constituents can trust that they are representing the best interest of everyone in their respective area.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Adam Kitta (L)

Determination, Compassion, Integrity, and Empathy

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Adam Kitta (L)

The core responsibility for a State Representative is to represent the interest of their constituents. All elected leaders should be engaging with the individuals and communities whom they represent and having open conversations to better understand the perspectives of their communities.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Adam Kitta (L)

I would like to leave a legacy that showcases a heart for the community, leaving behind a lasting impact on people to serve rather than be served.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Adam Kitta (L)

I worked as a cashier (plus other duties as assigned) at a local grocery store. I worked there for a few years in high school before going to work as a lot attendant at a local car dealership before going to college.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Adam Kitta (L)

The economy and job market are a major issue. Individuals and families need better opportunities for financial freedom and our government should be working to make our market more competitive.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Adam Kitta (L)

I believe that it is no more beneficial to have previous government or politics experience than it is to have experiences that help you experience the issues that government or politics have created. Learning from those experiences helps you more clearly understand where the issue lies and what the best solutions may be.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Adam Kitta (L)

Yes, as a legislator you cannot pass legislation on your own and they should work with any other legislator, regardless of political affiliation, to provide an outcome that serves the best interest of the community.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Adam Kitta (L)

Yes, leaving a Governor or President the unilateral authority of establishing emergency powers is a slippery slope. Enumerating the oversight or granting the use of emergency powers to the legislature provides a layer of check and balances on the executive branch.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Adam Kitta (L)

This would be a positive impact to Pennsylvania. Allowing voters to have a direct voice in a piece of legislation or an amendment should always be looked at as a good thing. The founding ideals of our nation rely on the fact that "We The People" are in control of the government through elections, this process gives the people a more direct role in establishing law that affects them.

Candidate ads

Dan Goughnour

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Charles Davis

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Endorsements

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Election spending

Campaign finance

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Satellite spending

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Historical party control

Democrats won a 102-101 majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2022, gaining control of the chamber for the first time since 2008. In 2024, Democrats maintained a 102-101 majority.

The table below shows the partisan history of the Pennsylvania House following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives election results: 1992-2024

Year	'92	'94	'96	'98	'00	'02	'04	'06	'08	'10	'12	'14	'16	'18	'20	'22	'24
Democrats	105	101	99	100	99	94	93	102	104	91	93	84	82	93	92	102	102
Republicans	98	102	104	103	104	109	110	101	99	112	110	119	121	110	111	101	101

Trifecta history

A state government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Pennsylvania was under the following types of trifecta control:

• Democratic trifecta: 1993
• Republican trifecta: 1995-2002, 2011-2014
• Divided government: 1992, 1994, 2003-2010, 2015-2023

Pennsylvania Party Control: 1992-2025
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twelve years of Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	_

Election context

Ballot access requirements

See also: Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Pennsylvania

Party candidates for state office must file nomination petitions with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. Signature requirements are summarized below (for more information regarding nomination petitions, see "Nomination petitions" below).

Nomination petition signature requirements in Pennsylvania
Office sought	Required signatures
U.S. Senator	2,000
U.S. House Representative	1,000
Governor	2,000
Lt. Governor	1,000
State senator	500
State representative	300

Each candidate must file a candidate affidavit with his or her nomination petition. The affidavit must include the candidate's address, election district, the name of the office being sought, a statement verifying the candidate's eligibility for said office, and a statement verifying that the candidate will not "knowingly violate any provision of this act [i.e., the election code], or of any law regulating and limiting nomination and election expenses and prohibiting corrupt practices in connection therewith."

The candidate must also pay a filing fee. Filing fees must be submitted with nomination petitions. Fees are summarized in the table below.

Filing fees in Pennsylvania
Office sought	Fee
United States Senator, governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, auditor general, attorney general	$200
United States Representative	$150
State legislator	$100

In addition, a candidate for state office must file a statement of financial interests with the state ethics commission. A copy of this statement must be attached to the nomination petition submitted to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, as well.

2024

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Matthew Gergely won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Gergely (D)	95.4	23,550
		Other/Write-in votes	4.6	1,128

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Matthew Gergely advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Gergely	99.0	7,437
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	74

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2023

Special election

See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2023

A special election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 was called for February 7, 2023. The candidate filing deadline was December 19, 2022.

The seat became vacant after Austin Davis (D) resigned from the state house on December 7, 2022, to prepare for his role as lieutenant governor.

General election

Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Matthew Gergely defeated Donald Nevills in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on February 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Gergely (D)	74.7	6,792
		Donald Nevills (R)	25.3	2,302

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,094
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2022

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis defeated Donald Nevills in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis (D)	66.1	15,241
		Donald Nevills (R)	33.9	7,817

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis	100.0	7,951

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Donald Nevills advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Nevills	100.0	2,319

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2020

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis (D)	100.0	21,335

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis	100.0	8,778

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2018

Regular scheduled election

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis (D)	100.0	15,165

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Austin Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Austin Davis	100.0	4,513

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Special election

PA House District 35

See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2018

A special election for the position of Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 was held on January 23, 2018. Candidates running for special elections in Pennsylvania are selected by their respective political parties.

The seat was left vacant after the resignation of Marc Gergely (D) on November 6, 2017. Gergely resigned from the state House after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges relating to an illegal gambling machine ring.

Austin Davis (D) defeated Fawn Walker Montgomery (R) in the special election.

2016

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.

Incumbent Marc Gergely defeated Fawn Walker Montgomery in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Marc Gergely Incumbent	62.50%	16,170
	Republican	Fawn Walker Montgomery	37.50%	9,702
Total Votes				25,872
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent Marc Gergely ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Marc Gergely Incumbent (unopposed)

Fawn Walker Montgomery (R) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.

2014

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Marc Gergely was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kenneth Peoples (R) was removed from the ballot on April 21, 2014, but earned enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot. Gergely defeated Peoples in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Marc Gergely Incumbent	71.3%	10,048
	Republican	Kenneth Peoples	28.7%	4,045
Total Votes				14,093

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on April 24, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 16, 2012. Incumbent Marc Gergely (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

2025 battleground elections

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This is a battleground election. Other 2025 battleground elections include:

• Maine School Administrative District 40, Maine, elections (2025)
• Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Election, 2025 (February 18 primary election)

See also

• Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2025
• State legislative special elections, 2025

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