2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the 18 U.S. representatives from the state of Pennsylvania, a loss of one seat following the 2010 United States Census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held Tuesday, April 24.
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Republicans control redistricting in Pennsylvania, which lost one seat in reapportionment.[1] A map released on December 13, 2011, effectively merged the 4th and 12th congressional districts, represented by Democrats Jason Altmire and Mark Critz.[2] The map was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate.[3] Critz won the incumbent-on-incumbent primary, but then lost the general election.
Pennsylvania was one of five states (along with Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona) where the party that won the most seats did not win the most votes in the state.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2012[4][5] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | |
| Democratic | 2,793,538 | 50.28% | 7 | 5 | -2 | |
| Republican | 2,710,070 | 48.77% | 12 | 13 | +1 | |
| Libertarian | 6,210 | 00.11% | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Independent | 41,358 | 00.74% | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Bednarski for Congress | 5,154 | 00.09% | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Totals | 5,556,330 | 100.00% | 19 | 18 | — | |
District 1
Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district includes primarily central and South Philadelphia, the City of Chester, the Philadelphia International Airport, and other small sections of Delaware County. It has been represented by Democrat Bob Brady since 1998.
Nominee
- Bob Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Jimmie Moore, Philadelphia Municipal Court judge[6][7][8]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Brady (incumbent) | 42,744 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 42,744 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- John Featherman, realtor and former candidate for mayor of Philadelphia[9]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Featherman | 10,288 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,288 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Bob Brady (D)
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- United Steelworkers
- Organizations
- Feminist Majority[13]
- Humane Society of the United States[14]
- National Organization for Women[15]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[16]
- Sierra Club[17]
- Newspapers
John Featherman (R)
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Brady (incumbent) | 235,394 | 85.0 | |
| Republican | John Featherman | 41,708 | 15.0 | |
| Total votes | 277,102 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2
Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district includes predominantly African American sections of the city of Philadelphia--West Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, and Northwest Philadelphia—in addition to parts of South Philadelphia, Center City, and western suburbs such as Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County. It's been represented by Democrat Chaka Fattah since 1995.
Nominee
- Chaka Fattah, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chaka Fattah (incumbent) | 87,620 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 87,620 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Robert Allen Mansfield, Jr., businessman and US Army veteran
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Allen Mansfield, Jr. | 5,562 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,562 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Chaka Fattah (D)
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- United Steelworkers
- Organizations
- Feminist Majority[13]
- Humane Society of the United States[14]
- National Organization for Women[15]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[16]
- Sierra Club[17]
- Newspapers
Robert Mansfield (R)
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chaka Fattah (incumbent) | 318,176 | 89.3 | |
| Republican | Robert Mansfield | 33,381 | 9.4 | |
| Independent | James Foster | 4,829 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 356,386 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 3
Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district is located in the northwestern part of the state and includes the cities of Erie, Sharon, Hermitage, Butler and Meadville. It's been represented by Republican Mike Kelly since January 2011. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
Nominee
- Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | 46,382 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 46,382 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Missa Eaton, professor and president of Democratic Women of Mercer County
Disqualified
- Mel Marin
- George Schroeck, attorney[21]
Declined
- Kathy Dahlkemper, former U.S. Representative[22]
- Ron DiNicola, attorney, Marine Corps veteran and nominee for Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district in 1996[23]
- Joe Sinnott, mayor of Erie[24]
Endorsements
Missa Eaton
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Missa Eaton | 28,355 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,355 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Mike Kelly (R)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kelly (incumbent) | 165,826 | 54.8 | |
| Democratic | Missa Eaton | 123,933 | 41.0 | |
| Independent | Steven Porter | 12,755 | 4.2 | |
| Total votes | 302,514 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district is located in the south-central part of the state covering all of Adams and York counties, as well as parts of Cumberland and Dauphin counties.
Republican Todd Platts, who represented Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district since 2001 and had been expected to seek re-election in the new 4th district, did not seek re-election.
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Kevin Downs, businessman
- Eric Martin
- Chris Reilly, York County Commissioner[33]
- Sean Summers, lawyer who represented Albert Snyder in Snyder v. Phelps[34]
- Mark Swomley, businessman
- Ted Waga, member of the York 912 Patriots[33]
Declined
- Brock McCleary, deputy political director of the National Republican Congressional Committee[35]
- Todd Platts, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Chris Reilly
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Perry | 34,881 | 53.5 | |
| Republican | Christopher Reilly | 12,143 | 18.6 | |
| Republican | Sean Summers | 9,316 | 14.3 | |
| Republican | Theodore Waga | 3,086 | 4.7 | |
| Republican | Eric Robert Martin | 2,159 | 3.3 | |
| Republican | Mark Swomley | 2,150 | 3.3 | |
| Republican | Kevin Downs | 1,451 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 65,186 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Harry Perkinson, Texas-based defense contractor employee[36]
Eliminated in primary
- Ken Lee, attorney[36]
Withdrawn
- Matt Matsunaga, businessman
Declined
- Doug Hoke, York County Commissioner
- Matt Matsunaga, former co-chair of the College Republicans at Catonsville Community College[37]
- Ryan Sanders, nominee for Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district in 2010[33]
- John Brenner, former Mayor of York[33]
- Eugene DePasquale, state representative (running for Auditor General)[38]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry Perkinson | 14,188 | 56.0 | |
| Democratic | Ken Lee | 11,134 | 44.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,322 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Scott Perry (R)
Harry Perkinson (D)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Perry | 181,603 | 59.8 | |
| Democratic | Harry Perkinson | 104,643 | 34.4 | |
| Independent | Wayne Wolff | 11,524 | 3.8 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Koffenberger | 6,210 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 303,980 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district is located in north central Pennsylvania it's the largest in area, and least densely populated, of all of Pennsylvania's congressional districts. It's been represented by Republican incumbent Glenn Thompson, who was first elected in 2008.
Nominee
- Glenn Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | 49,941 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 49,941 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Charles Dumas, professor at Penn State University
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Dumas | 25,252 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,252 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Glenn Thompson (R)
Charles Dumas (D)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Glenn Thompson (incumbent) | 177,740 | 62.9 | |
| Democratic | Charles Dumas | 104,725 | 37.1 | |
| Total votes | 282,465 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 6
Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district is located in southeastern part of the state with a combination some of very affluent suburban areas of Philadelphia and sparsely populated rural areas. It's been represented by Republican Jim Gerlach since 2003, and he ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Jim Gerlach, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Gerlach (incumbent) | 45,206 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,206 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Manan Trivedi, physician, Iraq War veteran, and nominee for this seat in 2010[39]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Manan M. Trivedi | 20,037 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,037 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Jim Gerlach (R)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Eagle Forum[20]
- Humane Society of the United States[14]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[27]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[29]
- Newspapers
Manan Trivedi (D)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Council for a Livable World[41]
- Democracy for America[42]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[43]
- Environment America[44]
- Feminist Majority[13]
- National Organization for Women[15]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[16]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[45]
- Sierra Club[17]
- Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy[46]
- VoteVets[47]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jim Gerlach (R) |
Manan Trivedi (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Opinion Research Gerlach (R) | August 20–21, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 54% | 30% | 17% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[48] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Gerlach (Incumbent) | 191,725 | 57.1 | |
| Democratic | Manan Trivedi | 143,803 | 42.9 | |
| Total votes | 335,528 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district incorporates parts of the Philadelphia suburbs, including most of Delaware County along with portions of Chester County, Montgomery County, Berks County, and Lancaster County. It's been represented by Republican Pat Meehan since January 2011. He ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Pat Meehan, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick L. Meehan (incumbent) | 55,387 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 55,387 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- George Badey III, attorney[55]
Declined
- Joe Sestak, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010[56]
- Jack Stollsteimer, former Safe Schools Advocate[57]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Badey | 20,075 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 20,075 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Pat Meehan (R)
- Labor unions
- Fraternal Order of Police[58]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- Organizations
- Eagle Forum[20]
- Humane Society of the United States[14]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
- NRA Political Victory Fund[27]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[29]
- Newspapers
George Badey (D)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Meehan (R) |
George Badey (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBA Strategies Badey (D) | May 30–June 3, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 50% | 30% | 20% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Meehan (incumbent) | 209,942 | 59.4 | |
| Democratic | George Badey | 143,509 | 40.6 | |
| Total votes | 353,451 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 8
Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district is located in Bucks County, along with portions of Montgomery County. It's been represented by Republican Mike Fitzpatrick since January 2011. Fitzpatrick previously represented the district from 2005 until 2007. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
Nominee
- Mike Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
- Jennifer Stefano, activist[60]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 42,395 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 42,395 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Kathy Boockvar, attorney and nominee for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in 2011[61]
Declined
- Det Asinn, Doylestown Borough Council President[62]
- Diane Marseglia, Bucks County Commissioner[63]
- Cynthia Philo, Doylestown Township Supervisor[63]
Endorsements
Kathy Boockvar
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathy Boockvar | 25,595 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,595 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)
Kathryn Boockvar (D)
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- Communications Workers of America[58]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Education Association
- Organizations
- Democracy for America[42]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[43]
- EMILY's List[64]
- Equality Pennsylvania[32]
- Environment America[44]
- Feminist Majority[13]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
- National Organization for Women[15]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[16]
- Newspapers
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Lean R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Likely R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Likely R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Lean R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Fitzpatrick (incumbent) | 199,379 | 56.6 | |
| Democratic | Kathy Boockvar | 152,859 | 43.4 | |
| Total votes | 352,238 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district is located in the South Western part of the state. Redistricting added majority-Democratic Fayette County as well as some of the Democratic portions of Washington, Greene, Cambria and Westmoreland Counties. It's been represented by Republican Bill Shuster since 2001. He ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Bill Shuster, incumbent U.S. Representative
Disqualified
- Travis Schooley, businessman
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Shuster (incumbent) | 41,735 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,735 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Karen Ramsburg, a nurse from Mercersburg, had been running as an Independent, but after no Democrat filed to run, she mounted a write-in campaign for the April primary.[66] She was successful, receiving enough write-in votes to receive the Democratic nomination.[67]
Nominee
- Karen Ramsburg, nurse
Endorsements
Bill Shuster (R)
Karen Ramsburg (D)
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010[68]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Shuster (incumbent) | 169,177 | 61.7 | |
| Democratic | Karen Ramsburg | 105,128 | 38.3 | |
| Total votes | 274,305 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 10
Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district is located in the central and northeast regions of the state. It's been represented by Republican Tom Marino since January 2011. He ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Tom Marino, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Marino (incumbent) | 51,373 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 51,373 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Philip Scollo, businessman
Declined
- Chris Carney, former U.S. Representative[69]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Philip Scollo | 19,291 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 19,291 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Tom Marino (R)
Philip Scollo (D)
- Labor unions
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Tom Marino (R) |
Philip Scollo (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D-Scollo) | July 16–17, 2012 | 550 | ±4.18% | 44% | 36% | 20% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Marino (incumbent) | 179,563 | 65.6 | |
| Democratic | Philip Scollo | 94,227 | 34.4 | |
| Total votes | 273,790 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 11
Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district stretches from the Poconos all the way to the suburbs of Harrisburg. It's been represented by Republican Lou Barletta since January 2011.
Nominee
- Lou Barletta, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lou Barletta (incumbent) | 49,511 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 49,511 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Gene Stilp, activist, candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2006, and candidate for state representative in 2010[70]
Eliminated in primary
- William Vinsko, lawyer and assistant Wilkes-Barre city attorney[71]
Declined
- Chris Doherty, mayor of Scranton[71]
- Paul Kanjorski, former U.S. Representative[72]
- Michael Lombardo, former mayor of Pittston[73]
- Corey O'Brien, Lackawanna County Commissioner and candidate for this seat in 2010[71]
Endorsements
Gene Stilp
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gene Stilp | 18,716 | 54.5 | |
| Democratic | Bill Vinsko | 15,609 | 45.5 | |
| Total votes | 34,325 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Lou Barletta (R)
Gene Stilp (D)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Newspapers
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lou Barletta (incumbent) | 166,967 | 58.5 | |
| Democratic | Gene Stilp | 118,231 | 41.5 | |
| Total votes | 285,198 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 12
Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, and consists of all of Beaver County, and parts of Allegheny, Cambria, Lawrence, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. Democrats Mark Critz, who represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district since 2010; and Jason Altmire, who represented Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district since 2007, both sought re-election in the new 12th district.[76]
Nominee
- Mark Critz, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Altmire, incumbent U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
Endorsements
Jason Altmire
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010[68]
- Organizations
- Newspapers
Mark Critz
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[81]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[82]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[83]
- Service Employees International Union
- United Steelworkers
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jason Altmire |
Mark Critz |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Research and Polling | April 13–15, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 43% | 39% | 18% |
| Global Strategy Group (D-Critz) | March 22–25, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 45% | 38% | 17% |
| Anzalone Liszt Research (D-Altmire) | March 12–14, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 55% | 31% | 14% |
| Global Strategy Group (D-Critz) | February 2–5, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 47% | 37% | 16% |
| Anzalone Liszt Research (D-Altmire) | January 10–16, 2012 | 503 | ±4.4% | 50% | 34% | 16% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Critz (incumbent) | 32,384 | 51.2 | |
| Democratic | Jason Altmire (incumbent) | 30,895 | 48.8 | |
| Total votes | 63,279 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Keith Rothfus, attorney and nominee for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district in 2010[84]
Declined
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith Rothfus | 44,360 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 44,360 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Mark Critz (D)
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- Service Employees International Union
- United Steelworkers
- Organizations
- Alliance for Retired Americans[58]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[85]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[27]
- Newspapers
Keith Rothfus (R)
- U.S. Representatives
- Bill Shuster, Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district (2011–present)[58]
- Organizations
- 60 Plus Association[58]
- Campaign for Working Families[26]
- Club for Growth[88]
- Eagle Forum[20]
- FreedomWorks
- Gun Owners of America[58]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[89]
- National Right to Life Committee[28]
- Tea Party Express[90]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[29]
- Newspapers
- Individuals
Did not endorse
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mark Critz (D) |
Keith Rothfus (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Research and Polling (R) | October 1–2, 2012 | 950 | ±3.2% | 43% | 45% | 12% |
| Public Opinion Strategies (R-YG Action Fund | September 30–October 1, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 40% | 42% | 16% |
| Anzalone Liszt Research (D-Critz) | September 23–25, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 52% | 41% | 7% |
| McLaughlin & Associates (R-Rothfus) | September 19–20, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 38% | 38% | 24% |
| Anzalone Liszt Research (D-Critz) | July 31–August 2, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Benenson Strategy (D-House Majority PAC/SEIU) | July 9–11, 2012 | 400 | ±4.9% | 44% | 38% | 18% |
| Global Strategy Group (D-Critz) | June 13–15, 2012 | 402 | ±4.9% | 46% | 36% | 18% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Tossup | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Lean D | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Tossup | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith Rothfus | 175,352 | 51.7 | |
| Democratic | Mark Critz (incumbent) | 163,589 | 48.3 | |
| Total votes | 338,941 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 13
Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, covering eastern Montgomery County and Northeast Philadelphia. Democrat Allyson Schwartz, who represented Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district since 2005, sought re-election.
Nominee
- Allyson Schwartz, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
- Nathan Kleinman, member of the Occupy Philadelphia movement and field organizer for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign[91]
Endorsements
Nathan Kleinman
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010[68]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allyson Schwartz (incumbent) | 36,756 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 36,756 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Joseph Rooney, pilot and Marine Corps veteran
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph James Rooney | 21,644 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,644 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Allyson Schwartz (D)
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- United Steelworkers
- Organizations
- Equality Pennsylvania[32]
- Environment America[44]
- Feminist Majority[13]
- Humane Society of the United States[14]
- National Organization for Women[15]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[16]
- Sierra Club[17]
- Newspapers
Joe Rooney (R)
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allyson Schwartz (incumbent) | 209,901 | 69.1 | |
| Republican | Joe Rooney | 93,918 | 30.9 | |
| Total votes | 303,819 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 14
Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district includes the entire city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs. Incumbent Democrat Mike Doyle defeated challenger Janis C. Brooks in the Democratic primary. He faced Republican Hans Lessmann in the general election.
Nominee
- Mike Doyle, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Janis C. Brooks, pastor and nonprofit founder
Endorsements
Mike Doyle
- Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael F. Doyle (incumbent) | 50,323 | 80.1 | |
| Democratic | Janis Brooks | 12,484 | 19.9 | |
| Total votes | 62,807 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Hans Lessmann, optometrist
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hans Lessmann | 15,936 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,936 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Mike Doyle (D)
Hans Lessmann (R)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Doyle (incumbent) | 251,932 | 76.9 | |
| Republican | Hans Lessmann | 75,702 | 23.1 | |
| Total votes | 327,634 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 15
Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district is located in eastern Pennsylvania and stretches from the suburbs east of Harrisburg to communities east of Allentown to the New Jersey border. Counties located in the district include all of Lehigh County and parts of Berks County, Dauphin County, Lebanon County, and Northampton County. It's been represented by Republican Charlie Dent since 2005. He ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Charlie Dent, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles Dent (incumbent) | 38,651 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 38,651 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Rick Daugherty, chairman of the Lehigh County Democratic Party[92]
Eliminated in primary
- Jackson Eaton, Army veteran[93]
Declined
- John Callahan, mayor of Bethlehem and nominee for this seat in 2010[94]
Endorsements
Jackson Eaton
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rick Daugherty | 14,623 | 58.8 | |
| Democratic | Jackson Eaton | 10,265 | 41.2 | |
| Total votes | 24,888 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Charlie Dent (R)
Rick Daugherty (D)
- Labor unions
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charlie Dent (incumbent) | 168,960 | 56.8 | |
| Democratic | Rick Daugherty | 128,764 | 43.2 | |
| Total votes | 297,724 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 16
Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district is located in the southeastern part of the state, just west of Philadelphia. The district is composed of a large portion of southern Chester County, most of Lancaster County, and a sliver of Berks County, including the city of Reading. Incumbent Republican Joe Pitts, who represented the district since 1997, faced Democrat Aryanna C. Strader. They each ran unopposed in their respective primaries.
Nominee
- Joe Pitts, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph R. Pitts (incumbent) | 44,110 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 44,110 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Aryanna Strader, business owner
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Aryanna C. Strader | 15,839 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,839 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Joe Pitts (R)
Aryanna Strader (D)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Pitts (incumbent) | 156,192 | 54.8 | |
| Democratic | Aryanna Strader | 111,185 | 39.1 | |
| Independent | John Murphy | 12,250 | 4.3 | |
| Independent | James Bednarski | 5,154 | 1.8 | |
| Total votes | 284,781 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district is located in the eastern part of the state. The district encompasses Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Monroe, Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Northampton counties. Democrat Tim Holden, who represented Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district since 2003, ran for re-election.[96] Pennsylvania Republicans, who controlled the redistricting process after the 2010 United States Census, drew this district to be much more Democratic, taking in parts of Scranton and Wilkes Barre.
Democratic primary
Holden, a Blue Dog Democrat who had represented a very Republican district for 10 years, was considered vulnerable to a primary challenge due to the bluer hue of the new district. Holden was defeated in the Democratic primary by attorney Matt Cartwright, 57–43. Holden's opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and climate change legislation are believed to have contributed to his defeat by a more liberal opponent.[97]
Nominee
- Matt Cartwright, attorney[98]
Eliminated in primary
- Tim Holden, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
- Corey O'Brien, Member of the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners and candidate for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district in 2010[99]
Endorsements
Matt Cartwright
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010[68]
Tim Holden
- U.S. Senators
- Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007-present), 34th Treasurer of Pennsylvania (2005–2007), 49th Auditor General of Pennsylvania (1997–2005)
- U.S. Representatives
- Chris Carney, Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district (2007–2011)
- Paul Kanjorski, Representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district (1985–2011)
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Primary results
Results by county
Cartwright
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Holden
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matt Cartwright | 33,255 | 57.1 | |
| Democratic | Tim Holden (incumbent) | 24,953 | 42.9 | |
| Total votes | 58,208 | 100.0 | ||
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Laureen A. Cummings | 26,953 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 26,953 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Matt Cartwright (D)
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Sestak, Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (2007–2011) and nominee for the Senate in 2010[68]
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO[10]
- American Nurses Association[58]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[11]
- National Association of Letter Carriers[12]
- National Education Association
- Organizations
- Democracy for America[42]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program[43]
- Equality Pennsylvania[32]
- Environment America[44]
- League of Conservation Voters[101]
- Sierra Club[17]
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matt Cartwright | 161,393 | 60.3 | |
| Republican | Laureen Cummings | 106,208 | 39.7 | |
| Total votes | 267,601 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 18
Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district is concentrated in the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh and includes parts of Greene County, Washington County, Allegheny County, and Westmoreland County. Republican Tim Murphy, who represented Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district since 2003, successfully sought re-election.[103]
Nominee
- Tim Murphy, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Evan Feinberg, former aide to U.S. Senators Tom Coburn and Rand Paul[104]
Endorsements
Tim Murphy
- Newspapers
Evan Feinberg
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy F. Murphy (incumbent) | 32,854 | 63.4 | |
| Republican | Evan Feinberg | 18,937 | 36.6 | |
| Total votes | 51,791 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Larry Maggi, Washington County Commissioner[106]
Declined
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Maggi | 39,096 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 39,096 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
Tim Murphy (R)
Larry Maggi (D)
Did not endorse
- Newspapers
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| Rothenberg[49] | Safe R | November 2, 2012 |
| Roll Call[50] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Safe R | November 5, 2012 |
| NY Times[52] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| RCP[53] | Safe R | November 4, 2012 |
| The Hill[54] | Likely R | November 4, 2012 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Murphy (incumbent) | 216,727 | 64.0 | |
| Democratic | Larry Maggi | 122,146 | 36.0 | |
| Total votes | 338,873 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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External links
- Pennsylvania Secretary of State Archived 2012-02-12 at the Wayback Machine
- United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- Pennsylvania U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Pennsylvania from OpenSecrets
- Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation
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