Allegheny County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
34 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 23 Allegheny County races, led by the Pennsylvania Senate District 38 contest.
No Allegheny County offices are on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pennsylvania elects county officers in odd years, so the county executive, council, and row offices next appear in 2027. The 2026 ballot carries the governor's race, U.S. House, and state legislative races, plus one countywide Home Rule Charter referendum on repealing restrictions on County Council members' staff, office, and benefits funding, per County Council's enacting ordinance. Use the ballot lookup above to see your exact races.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Allegheny County is split across 23 Pennsylvania Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressPennsylvania Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 38, 42
Pennsylvania Senate District 38Lindsey Williams (D) · Thomas West (R)
Lindsey Williams
Lindsey Williams is the Democratic state senator for Senate District 38 in Allegheny County. A former whistleblower-protection and labor advocate, she is minority chair of the Senate Education Committee, per her official Pennsylvania Senate biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Thomas West
Top priorities
- Prevent displacement and support affordable living
- Establish safe, coordinated neighborhood services
- Support responsible development
Per the campaign site.
About Thomas West
Thomas West is the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania Senate District 38, per his campaign website. He is a Highland Park small-business owner who has run TRIM Pittsburgh for more than a decade and previously worked 15 years as a television news producer, per his campaign site.
Lindsey Williams (Democratic), Thomas West (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lindsey Williams is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Lindsey Williams was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Thomas West was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania Senate District 42Wayne D. Fontana (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wayne D. Fontana
Top priorities
- Serves on the Law & Justice (Minority Chair) committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Community, Economic & Recreational Development committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Wayne D. Fontana
Wayne D. Fontana is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Wayne D. Fontana is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Wayne D. Fontana is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Wayne D. Fontana won the Democratic primary with 72.2 percent over Paul Steenkiste (27.8 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House: 21 districtsDistricts 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46
Pennsylvania House District 19Aerion Andrew Abney (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Aerion Andrew Abney
Top priorities
- Serves on the Appropriations committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Education committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Aerion Andrew Abney
Aerion Andrew Abney is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Aerion Andrew Abney is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Aerion Andrew Abney (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Aerion Andrew Abney is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Aerion Andrew Abney was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 20Emily Kinkead (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Emily Kinkead
Emily Kinkead is the Democratic state representative for House District 20, representing part of Allegheny County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. She is an attorney and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Kinkead chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections and serves on the Appropriations and Human Services committees, per her legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Emily Kinkead (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Emily Kinkead is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Emily Kinkead was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 21Lindsay Powell (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lindsay Powell
Top priorities
- Sponsored public-private transportation partnership legislation
- Backed housing initiatives and firearms dealer accountability measures
Per the campaign site.
About Lindsay Powell
Lindsay Powell is a director of workforce strategies representing Pennsylvania House District 21 in Allegheny County. She serves as vice chair of the Housing & Community Development Committee and secretary of the Communications & Technology Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Lindsay Powell (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lindsay Powell is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Lindsay Powell was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 23Dan Frankel (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dan Frankel
Dan Frankel is the Democratic state representative for House District 23 in Allegheny County. He chairs the House Health Committee and also serves on the Rules Committee, per his official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dan Frankel (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Dan Frankel is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Dan Frankel was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 24La'Tasha D. Mayes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
La'Tasha D. Mayes
Top priorities
- Serves on the Appropriations committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Health committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About La'Tasha D. Mayes
La'Tasha D. Mayes is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. La'Tasha D. Mayes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; La'Tasha D. Mayes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. La'Tasha D. Mayes won the Democratic primary with 88.0 percent over Will Anderson (11.9 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 25Brandon J. Markosek (D) · Amy Noone (R)
Brandon J. Markosek
Brandon J. Markosek is the Democratic state representative for House District 25, representing part of Allegheny County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. He chairs the House Housing and Community Development Committee. Markosek holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Amy Noone
Top priorities
- Lower state spending and taxes
- Education freedom for families
- Support for law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Amy Noone
Noone is an echocardiographer who worked at the former UPMC Braddock and St. Francis Medical Center and holds an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography from the Community College of Allegheny County, per the campaign site. She has lived in Plum Borough for more than 20 years, per the campaign site.
Brandon J. Markosek (Democratic), Amy Noone (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandon J. Markosek is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Brandon J. Markosek was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Amy Noone was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 27Dan Deasy (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dan Deasy
Daniel J. Deasy is the Democratic state representative for House District 27 in Allegheny County. He chairs the House Liquor Control Committee, per his official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dan Deasy (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Dan Deasy is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Dan Deasy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 28Jeremy Ferderber (D) · Jeremy Shaffer (R)
Jeremy Ferderber
Jeremy Ferderber is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeremy Shaffer
Top priorities
- Serves on the Commerce committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Housing & Community Development committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Jeremy Shaffer
Jeremy Shaffer is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Jeremy Shaffer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeremy Ferderber (Democratic), Jeremy Shaffer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeremy Shaffer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jeremy Ferderber won the Democratic primary with 67.0 percent over Robert Bertha (33.0 percent). Jeremy Shaffer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 30Arvind Venkat (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Arvind Venkat
Arvind Venkat is a physician representing Pennsylvania House District 30 in Allegheny County. He serves on the Energy, Finance, Health, Human Services, Insurance and Professional Licensure committees, chairing the Human Services Subcommittee on Drugs & Alcohol, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Arvind Venkat (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Arvind Venkat is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Arvind Venkat was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 32Joe McAndrew (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe McAndrew
Top priorities
- Serves on the Liquor Control (Secretary) committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Children & Youth committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Joe McAndrew
Joe McAndrew is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Joe McAndrew is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joe McAndrew (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Joe McAndrew is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Joe McAndrew was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 33Mandy Steele (D) · Mike Hammill (R)
Mandy Steele
Mandy Steele is the Democratic state representative for House District 33, representing part of Allegheny County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. She is vice chair of the House Energy Committee and also serves on the Environmental and Natural Resource Protection and Game and Fisheries committees. Steele attended the University of Pittsburgh, per her legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mike Hammill
Top priorities
- Lower housing and healthcare costs while supporting small businesses
- Reindustrialize the Allegheny Valley and limit property tax increases
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Hammill
Hammill served 20 years in the U.S. Navy before returning to Western Pennsylvania, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a family man and community leader, per the campaign site.
Mandy Steele (Democratic), Mike Hammill (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mandy Steele is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Mandy Steele was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mike Hammill was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 34Abigail Salisbury (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Abigail Salisbury
Top priorities
- Sponsored nonprofit security and whistleblower protection legislation
Per the campaign site.
About Abigail Salisbury
Abigail Salisbury is an attorney representing Pennsylvania House District 34 in Allegheny County. She serves as secretary of the Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations Committee and sits on Appropriations, Environmental & Natural Resource Protection, Liquor Control and Local Government, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Abigail Salisbury (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Abigail Salisbury is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Abigail Salisbury was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 35Dan Goughnour (D) · Jim Edwards (R)
Dan Goughnour
Top priorities
- Police arbitration and probation officer vehicle regulations
- Liquor code modernization
- Historic preservation tax credits
Per the campaign site.
About Dan Goughnour
Dan Goughnour is the Democratic state representative for House District 35 in Allegheny County. He serves on the Aging & Older Adult Services, Finance, Game & Fisheries, Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations, Labor & Industry and Liquor Control committees, per his official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jim Edwards
Jim Edwards is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dan Goughnour (Democratic), Jim Edwards (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Goughnour is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Dan Goughnour was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jim Edwards was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 36Jessica Benham (D) · Timothy McCune (R)
Jessica Benham
Top priorities
- Serves on the Aging & Older Adult Services committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Jessica Benham
Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Jessica Benham is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Timothy McCune
Top priorities
- Address healthcare, education, services and rising costs facing families
- Accountable representation that listens to neighbors rather than special interests
- Safer neighborhoods and stronger communities
Per the campaign site.
About Timothy McCune
McCune has lived in Brentwood since 2009 and works as a home health aide providing pediatric care for children with special needs, per the campaign site. He is a former volunteer firefighter, a volunteer ice hockey coach for a special needs team, and president of the nonprofit Safety Net of Hope, per the campaign site.
Jessica Benham (Democratic), Timothy McCune (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jessica Benham is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jessica Benham was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Timothy McCune was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 38John Inglis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Inglis
Top priorities
- Sponsored renewable energy expansion and firefighter death benefit legislation
Per the campaign site.
About John Inglis
John Inglis is a school counselor representing Pennsylvania House District 38 in Allegheny County. He serves on the Communications & Technology, Energy, Game & Fisheries, Labor & Industry, State Government and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
John Inglis (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; John Inglis is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. John Inglis was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 39Dylan Altemara (D) · Andrew Kuzma (R)
Dylan Altemara
Top priorities
- Ban outside employment for state legislators
- Freeze property taxes for seniors and working people earning under $75,000
Per the campaign site.
About Dylan Altemara
Dylan Altemara serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Equality Project and is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania House District 39, challenging incumbent Andrew Kuzma, per his campaign site and the Mon Valley Independent.
Andrew Kuzma
Andrew Kuzma is the Republican state representative for House District 39, representing parts of Allegheny and Washington counties, and an attorney. He serves on the Local Government, Game & Fisheries, Judiciary and Professional Licensure committees, per his official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dylan Altemara (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Andrew Kuzma is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Dylan Altemara won the Democratic primary with 63.1 percent over Kellianne Frketic (36.9 percent). Andrew Kuzma was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 40Jon Lloyd (D) · Natalie Mihalek (R)
Jon Lloyd
Top priorities
- Address the cost of living, including childcare costs and affordable starter homes
- Improve local transportation and modernize government services
- Require plain-language legislative summaries and hold regular town halls
Per the campaign site.
About Jon Lloyd
Lloyd has over two decades of experience in the technology sector spanning public, private and nonprofit organizations, per the campaign site. He holds a trumpet performance degree from the University of North Carolina and completed master's-level coursework in organizational leadership at Trinity International University, per the campaign site. He moved to Pennsylvania in 2013, settled in Bethel Park, and served two years as president of the Bethel Park Music Boosters, per the campaign site.
Natalie Mihalek
Top priorities
- Serves on the Children & Youth committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Natalie Mihalek
Natalie Mihalek is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Natalie Mihalek is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jon Lloyd (Democratic), Natalie Mihalek (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Natalie Mihalek is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jon Lloyd was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Natalie Mihalek was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 42Jen Mazzocco (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jen Mazzocco
Jen Mazzocco is a teacher with a master's degree in teaching secondary English from the University of Pittsburgh. She represents Pennsylvania House District 42 in Allegheny County and serves on the Communications & Technology, Environmental & Natural Resource Protection, Finance, and Transportation committees, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jen Mazzocco (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jen Mazzocco is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jen Mazzocco was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 44Hadley Haas (D) · Valerie Gaydos (R)
Hadley Haas
Top priorities
- Raise the minimum wage and expand affordable childcare
- Lower prescription drug costs and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions
Per the campaign site.
About Hadley Haas
Hadley Haas is a marketing and communications professional who founded the Friends of the Hearing Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh after her two sons were born deaf. She is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania House District 44, per her campaign site.
Valerie Gaydos
Top priorities
- Serves on the Communications & Technology (Republican Secretary) committee in the General Assembly
- Serves on the Liquor Control (Republican Secretary) committee in the General Assembly
Per the PA General Assembly member page.
About Valerie Gaydos
Valerie Gaydos is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Valerie Gaydos is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Hadley Haas (Democratic), Valerie Gaydos (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Valerie Gaydos is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Hadley Haas was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Valerie Gaydos was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 45Brittany Bloam (D) · James Julius (R)
Brittany Bloam
Top priorities
- Reproductive rights
Per 90.5 WESA.
About Brittany Bloam
Brittany Bloam is the Democratic nominee for House District 45, an attorney from Robinson Township and a first-time candidate for office, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and 90.5 WESA. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
James Julius
Top priorities
- Lower costs, expand reliable energy and fix infrastructure
- Connect education, skills and trades training to local employers
- Support public safety and essential services
Per the campaign site.
About James Julius
Julius owns a small technology company and has worked on projects with the Department of Defense, NASA and the EPA, per the campaign site. He holds an MBA in finance and quantitative analytics from Carnegie Mellon University and computer science degrees from Robert Morris University, per the campaign site. He was born and raised in District 45, where he is now raising his own family and serves as an assistant scoutmaster with Scouting America, per the campaign site.
Brittany Bloam (Democratic), James Julius (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Brittany Bloam won the Democratic primary with 63.3 percent over Patrick J. Catena Jr. (36.7 percent). James Julius was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pagePennsylvania House District 46Mike Crossey (D) · Jason Ortitay (R)
Mike Crossey
Top priorities
- Affordable utilities and family-sustaining jobs
- Strengthen public schools and community investment
- Raise the minimum wage and improve workplace safety
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Crossey
Mike Crossey is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania House District 46, per his campaign website. He is a retired 34-year Pittsburgh-area public school teacher who later served as president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, per his campaign site.
Jason Ortitay
Jason Ortitay is the Republican state representative for House District 46, representing parts of Allegheny and Washington counties, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. He is president of Jason's Cheesecake Co. and chairs the House Communications and Technology Committee for Republicans, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mike Crossey (Democratic), Jason Ortitay (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jason Ortitay is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Mike Crossey was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jason Ortitay was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on November 3, 2026?
Allegheny County sample ballot 2026: see where the pennsylvania senate and pennsylvania house candidates stand on housing, roads and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Pennsylvania?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are listed on the Pennsylvania election hub. Pennsylvania election hub →
How do I see my exact Allegheny County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →