Pennsylvania has voted for Democratic presidential candidates since 1992 and 2016 should continue that trend with Hillary Clinton expected to win the state’s 20 electoral votes.
updated: November 8, 2016
Pennsylvania 2016 Election Results
Senator Patrick Toomey (Republican) is up for re-election and running against Democrat Katie McGinty Hassan, Libertarian Edward Clifford III and Independent Everett Stern. The race is currently a toss-up.
Competitive House of Representative Elections: PA-08 is currently held by Representative Michael Fiitzpatrick (Republican) who is not seeking re-election. The race for the open seat is currently a toss-up between Democrat Steve Santarsiero and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.
Pennsylvania Political Facts
Governor: Tom Wolf (Democratic) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 18
- Rep. Robert Brady (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Michael Doyle (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Tim Murphy (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Joseph Pitts (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Charles Dent (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Bill Shuster (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Glenn Thompson (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Mike Kelly (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Patrick Meehan (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Tom Marino (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Lou Barletta (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Scott Perry (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Keith Rothfus (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Matthew Cartwright (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Ryan Costello (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Brendan Boyle (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 20
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Pennsylvania Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Pennsylvania Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 52% | Romney | 47% |
| 2008 | Obama | 55% | McCain | 44% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 51% | Bush | 49% |
| 2000 | Gore | 51% | Bush | 46% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 49% | Dole | 40% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 45% | Bush | 36% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 48% | Bush | 51% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 46% | Reagan | 53% |
| 1980 | Carter | 43% | Reagan | 50% |
| 1976 | Carter | 50% | Ford | 48% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 39% | Nixon | 59% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 48% | Nixon | 44% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 65% | Goldwater | 35% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 51% | Nixon | 49% |
Pennsylvania State Facts
Population (2010 census): 12,702,379
Population Rank By State: 6
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 0.7%
Capital: Harrisburg
Largest City: Philadelphia
State Nickname: Keystone State
