2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania

In January 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional map, ruling it had been unfairly gerrymandered to favor Republicans. New maps were subsequently adopted in February 2018, for use in the 2018 elections; they took effect with representation in 2019. ==Overview==

Statewide District Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania: ==District 1==

}} The 1st district previously consisted of central and South Philadelphia, the City of Chester, the Philadelphia International Airport and other small sections of Delaware County. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Brian Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Dean Malik, former Bucks County assistant district attorney and candidate for this seat in 2010 & 2016 Withdrawn • Valerie Mihalek, former Yardley Borough council member and deputy district director for former U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick Primary results Democratic primary The old 8th district was included on the initial list of Republican held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Candidates Nominee • Scott Wallace, charitable foundation director and grandson of former Vice President Henry Wallace Eliminated in primary • Steven Bacher, environmentalist • Rachel Reddick, former Navy prosecutor Declined • Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bucks County commissioner Campaign The race featured a number of negative ads between Reddick and Wallace. With Reddick's campaign releasing an ad calling Wallace a “Maryland multi-millionaire” and stating that he had case an absentee ballot cast from his second home in a South African “gated luxury estate”. The Wallace campaign responded with an ad higlishting Reddick flubbing a question about the so-called “global gag rule” during a campaign stop in Ottsville, and for her having been registered as a Republican for most of her adult life. Many DC Democrats expressed excitement about Wallace's potential to spend big to defeat Fitzpatrick, especially in the expensive Philadelphia market. He loaned his campaign $2.5 million while Reddick only raised $363,000 and was shunned by most party strategists. Endorsements Primary results General election Endorsements Debate Polling Predictions Results {{Election box begin no change Analysis Fitzpatrick held out to win re-election, despite many similar suburban districts held by Republicans falling to Democrats in the 2018 cycle. Fitzpatrick did this by establishing a reputation for himself as an independent centrist who attained endorsements from several usually-left-leaning and nonpartisan groups without enraging the more fervently pro-Trump wing of the Republican party. Analysts considered the Democratic nominee Scott Wallace an unusually weak candidate: he was a wealthy heir who moved to the district, opening up accusations of carpetbagging, and made several gaffes and missteps. Editor Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report wrote that Wallace was perhaps the weakest candidate of the 2018 cycle. ==District 2==

}} The 2nd district consists of the northern half of Philadelphia. It mostly overlaps with the old 1st District. That district's incumbent, Democrat Bob Brady, had served since 1998, but did not run for reelection. The incumbent of the old 2nd district was Dwight Evans, but Evans opted to follow most of his constituents into the 3rd District. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Brendan Boyle, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Michele Lawrence, former senior vice president for Wells Fargo Declined • Bob Brady, incumbent U.S. representative Endorsements Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee • David Torres, community activist Primary results {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change {{Election box total no change General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 3==

}} The 3rd district was previously located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, but now covers downtown and northern Philadelphia, and overlaps with much of the previous 2nd district. The incumbent from the 2nd district was Democrat Dwight Evans, who had held office since 2016. Evans defeated incumbent Democratic Representative Chaka Fattah in the 2016 Democratic primary, and then went on to be elected with 90% in both the general election and a simultaneous special election for the remainder of the term after Fattah resigned. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Dwight Evans, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Kevin Johnson Endorsements Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Bryan Leib Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 4==

}} The old 4th district was in South Central Pennsylvania, but the new 4th district is centered in Montgomery County. The district overlaps with the former 13th district. The incumbent from this district, Democrat Brendan Boyle, could have sought re-election in either this district or the new 2nd district, which absorbed his home and most of the old 13th's share of Philadelphia. Candidates Nominee • Madeleine Dean, state representative Eliminated in primary • Shira Goodman, public policy advocate • Joe Hoeffel, former U.S. representative, nominee for Senate in 2004 and candidate for governor in 2010 Withdrawn • Mary Jo Daley, state representative (endorsed Dean) • Daylin Leach, state senator and candidate for the 13th district in 2014 Declined • Allyson Schwartz, former U.S. representative and candidate for governor in 2014 Endorsements Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Dan David, investor Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 5==

}} The old 5th district was in North Central Pennsylvania, but the new 5th district consists of Delaware County, portions of southern Philadelphia, and a sliver of Montgomery County. The district overlaps with much of the old 7th district, whose incumbent Republican Representative Pat Meehan chose not to seek re-election, due to allegations regarding a sexual harassment complaint that was settled with the use of taxpayer funds, and subsequently resigned from office in April. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Pearl Kim, former deputy attorney general of Pennsylvania Disqualified • Paul Addis • Shelly Chauncey, attorney and former CIA agent (endorsed Lunkenheimer) • David Wertime, journalist Endorsements Polling Forum Primary results General election Debate Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 6==

}} The 6th district consists of Chester County and Reading. Costello formally withdrew his name on March 27. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Greg McCauley Withdrawn • Ryan Costello, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Chrissy Houlahan, former United States Air Force captain, engineer and businesswoman Primary results {{Election box total no change General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 7==

}} The 7th district was formerly centered on Delaware County, but the new district consisted of much of the Lehigh Valley. The new 7th district overlapped with much of the former 15th district, which was represented by retired Republican Representative Charlie Dent, who resigned early. Eliminated in primary • Dean Browning, former member of the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners Withdrawn • Ryan Mackenzie, state representative • Mike Pries, Dauphin County commissioner • Justin Simmons, state representative Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Susan Wild, former Allentown solicitor Eliminated in primary • David Clark, Catasauqua resident • Rick Daugherty, former chair of the Lehigh County Democratic Party and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2016 • Greg Edwards, pastor • John Morganelli, Northampton County district attorney, candidate for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2000, 2004 & 2016 and nominee in 2008 • Roger Ruggles, Easton city councilmember Withdrawn • David Weidman, Army veteran Endorsements Primary results General election Endorsements Polling Predictions Results ==District 8==

}} The 8th district was previously centered on Bucks County, but now consists of portions of Northeastern Pennsylvania, including the city of Scranton. The new district overlaps with much of the former 17th district, which was represented by Democratic Representative Matt Cartwright. Eliminated in primary • Robert Kuniegel • Joe Peters, former federal prosecutor Primary results General election Endorsements Polling Predictions Results ==District 9==

}} The old 9th district was in South Central Pennsylvania, but the new 9th district is in east central Pennsylvania. The new district overlaps with the old 11th district, which was represented by retiring Republican Representative Lou Barletta. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Dan Meuser, former Secretary of Revenue of Pennsylvania Eliminated in primary • George Halcovage Jr. • Scott Uehlinger, delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Denny Wolff, former Secretary of Agriculture of Pennsylvania Eliminated in primary • Laura Quick, delivery driver • Gary Wegman, dentist Endorsements Primary results General election Predictions Debate Endorsements Polling Results ==District 10==

}} The 10th district was previously in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but it now overlaps with much of the former 4th district in South Central Pennsylvania. Under the map released in 2018, the 10th district includes Harrisburg and a portion of York County. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Scott Perry, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • George Scott, Lutheran pastor and former Army lt. colonel Eliminated in primary • Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson, former assistant to the director for the Office of Management and Budget • Eric Ding, public health scientist • Alan Howe, Air Force veteran Withdrawn • Christina Hartman, former nonprofit executive and nominee for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district in 2016 Primary results General election Endorsements Debates Polling Predictions Results ==District 11==

}} The old 11th district was in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but the district now overlaps with much of the former 16th district in South Central Pennsylvania. The new district consists of Lancaster County and portions of York County. The incumbent from the former 16th district was Republican Lloyd Smucker, who had held office since 2017. however, following the court-ordered redrawing, she considered switching to run in the more competitive 10th before withdrawing from the race altogether. • Christina Hartman, former nonprofit executive and nominee for this seat in 2016 • Charles Klein, pharmacist and candidate for state representative in 2016 Endorsements Primary results General election Meteorologist Drew Anderson planned to run without party affiliation and expected to be listed that way on the November ballot. However, he failed to file papers in time, and was not in the race. Debate Endorsements Polling Results ==District 12==

}} The old 12th district was in Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the new district is in North Central Pennsylvania. It overlaps with the former 10th district, which was represented by Republican Tom Marino. Marino had held office since 2011. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Tom Marino, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Douglas McLinko Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Marc Friedenburg, teacher Eliminated in primary • Judith Herschel, certified drug and alcohol counselor Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 13==

}} The old 13th district was in Southeastern Pennsylvania, but the new district is in Western Pennsylvania. The new district overlaps with much of the old 9th district, which was represented by retiring Republican Representative Bill Shuster. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • John Joyce, physician Eliminated in primary • Stephen Bloom, state representative • John Eichelberger, state senator • Art Halvorson, businessman, Coast Guard veteran and candidate for this seat in 2014 & 2016 • Benjamin Hornberger, laborer and former Marine • Doug Mastriano, retired Army colonel • Travis Schooley, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014 • Bernard Washabaugh II Declined • Bill Shuster, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Brent Ottaway Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Polling Results ==District 14==

}} The old 14th district consisted of the city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs, but the new district consists of suburbs to the south and west of Pittsburgh. The district overlaps with much of the former 18th district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Bibiana Boerio, businesswoman and chief of staff to former representative Joe Sestak Eliminated in primary • Tom Prigg • Adam Sedlock, psychologist • Bob Solomon, physician and candidate for this seat in 2018 Declined • Conor Lamb, incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 17th) Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Guy Reschenthaler, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2018 Eliminated in primary • Rick Saccone, state representative and nominee for this seat in 2018 Primary results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 15==

}} The old 15th district was in Eastern Pennsylvania, but the new district is in Western Pennsylvania. The new district overlaps with much of the former 5th district, which was represented by Republican G.T. Thompson. Withdrew • Ryan Mackenzie, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 134th district; withdrew in March following redistricting Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Susan Boser, teacher Eliminated in primary • Wade Jodun Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 16==

}} The former 16th district was in Southeastern Pennsylvania, but the redrawn 16th district is in Northwestern Pennsylvania, overlapping with the former 3rd district. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Mike Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Ron DiNicola, U.S. Marine veteran, Erie County solicitor, nominee for Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district in 1996 Eliminated in primary • Robert Multari, physician • Chris Rieger, attorney Endorsements Debate Primary results General election Endorsements Debate Polling Predictions Results ==District 17==

}} The former 17th district was in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but the new 17th district consists of suburbs west of Pittsburgh. The district overlaps with parts of the former 12th district, which was represented by Republican Keith Rothfus. The new map drew the home of Democrat Conor Lamb, who won a special election for the old 18th District, into the new 17th. The 17th is far less Republican than its predecessor, and voted for Democrats downballot, leading to speculation that Lamb would run for a full term in the 17th regardless of the special election result. On March 20, Lamb formally filed to run for a full term in the 17th. Republican primary Candidates Nominee • Keith Rothfus, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Conor Lamb, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results General election Endorsements Debate Polling Predictions Results ==District 18==

}} The 18th district formerly consisted of the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh, but the new district is now centered on Pittsburgh itself. The district overlaps with the former 14th district, which was represented by Democrat Michael F. Doyle. Doyle had held office since 1995. He ran unopposed in the general election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Michael F. Doyle, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Janis C. Brooks, pastor, CEO/founder of Citizens to Abolish Domestic Apartheid and candidate for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016 Primary results General election Predictions Endorsements Results ==See also==