2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

The 2016 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 8, 2016, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 26, 2016. The term of office for those elected in 2016 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2017. Pennsylvania state representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years.

2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

November 8, 2016

All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
102 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Mike Turzai Frank Dermody
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 6, 2015 January 4, 2011
Leader's seat 28th 33rd
Seats before 119 84
Seats won 121 82
Seat change 2 2
Popular vote 2,852,921 2,755,058
Percentage 50.49% 48.76%
Swing 5.55% 5.43%

Results:
     Republican hold      Republican gain
     Democratic hold      Democratic gain

Speaker before election

Mike Turzai
Republican

Elected Speaker

Mike Turzai
Republican

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