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Pennsylvania elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Pennsylvania elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Pennsylvania
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Casey Jr. (D) | 55.7 | 2,792,437 |
 | Lou Barletta (R)  | 42.6 | 2,134,848 | |
 | Dale Kerns (L) | 1.0 | 50,907 | |
 | Neal Gale (G) | 0.6 | 31,208 | |
| Total votes: 5,009,400 | |||
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U.S. House
Democratic
Republican
U.S. House special elections
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 7
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Gay Scanlon (D) | 52.3 | 173,268 |
 | Pearl Kim (R) | 46.0 | 152,503 | |
 | Sandra Salas (L) | 1.0 | 3,177 | |
 | Brianna Johnston (G) | 0.8 | 2,511 | |
| Total votes: 331,459 | |||
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General election
Special general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 15
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Wild (D) | 48.5 | 130,353 |
 | Marty Nothstein (R) | 48.3 | 129,594 | |
 | Tim Silfies (L) | 3.2 | 8,579 | |
| Total votes: 268,526 | |||
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State executives
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State legislature
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Local government
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Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Pennsylvania elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Pennsylvania, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Pennsylvania, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Pennsylvania elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election (May 15, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District election (May 15, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election (May 15, 2018 Republican primary)
- Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District election (May 15, 2018 Republican primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Pennsylvania in 2018.
- Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
General elections
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Pennsylvania in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Pennsylvania are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 15, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 23, 2018:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 (General)
March 6, 2018:
Pittsburgh (Special)
March 13, 2018:
Pennsylvania District 18 (General)
May 15, 2018:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 48 (General)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 68 (General)
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 179 (General)
November 6, 2018:
Pennsylvania District 7 (General)
Pennsylvania District 15 (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Pennsylvania?
See Primary elections in Pennsylvania.
How could I register to vote?
Was there an early voting period?
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Pennsylvania?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Pennsylvania for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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