# Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 118

The 118th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The district has been represented by Democrat Jim Haddock since 2023.

## District profile

The 118th District is located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, including the following areas:
Lackawanna County (part)
* Dalton
* Glenburn Township
* La Plume Township
* Moosic
* Newton Township
* Old Forge
* Ransom Township
* Taylor
* West Abington Township
Luzerne County (part)
* Avoca
* Dupont
* Duryea
* Hughestown
* Jenkins Township
* Laflin
* Pittston
* Pittston Township
* West Pittston
* Yatesville

## Representatives

| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |||||
| James Musto | Democrat | 1969 – 1971 | | Died on May 1, 1971 |
| Raphael J. Musto | Democrat | 1971 – 1980 | | Elected to fill vacancy Resigned on April 15, 1980, after election to U.S. House of Representatives |
| Thomas M. Tigue | Democrat | 1981 – 2006 | | |
| Michael B. Carroll | Democrat | 2007 – 2022 | Avoca | Did not seek re-election |
| Jim Haddock | Democrat | 2023 – present | Pittston Township | Incumbent |

## Recent election results

PA House election, 2022: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Haddock | 14,611 | 52.33 |
| | Republican | James May | 13,310 | 47.67 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,921 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2020: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 18,759 | 53.53 |
| | Republican | Andrew Holter | 16,283 | 46.47 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,042 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2018: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,936 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2016: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,627 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2014: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,209 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2012: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 16,879 | 65.28 |
| | Republican | Terrence O'Connor | 8,977 | 34.72 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,856 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2010: Pennsylvania House, District 118 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 10,775 | 59.01 |
| | Republican | Terrence O'Connor | 7,484 | 40.99 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,259 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |