2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

The 2012 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 6, 2012, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 24, 2012. The term of office for those elected in 2012 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2013. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years.

2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

November 6, 2012

All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
102 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Sam Smith Frank Dermody
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 4, 2011 January 4, 2011
Leader's seat 66th 33rd
Last election 112 91
Seats before 111 92
Seats after 111 92
Seat change

Results:
     Republican hold      Republican gain
     Democratic hold      Democratic gain

Speaker before election

Sam Smith
Republican

Elected Speaker

Sam Smith
Republican

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