# Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 26

The 26th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Democrat Paul Friel since 2023.

## District profile

The 26th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Chester County and includes the following areas:
* East Coventry Township
* East Nantmeal Township
* East Pikeland Township
* East Vincent Township
* Elverson
* North Coventry Township
* Phoenixville
* South Coventry Township
* Spring City
* Warwick Township
* West Nantmeal Township

## Representatives

| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |||||
| Charles N. Caputo | Democrat | 1969 – 1978 | | |
| Michael M. Dawida | Democrat | 1979 – 1982 | | Subsequently, represented the 36th district |
| District moved from Allegheny County to Chester County after 1982 |||||
| Eugene G. Saloom | Democrat | 1983 – 1992 | | Previously represented the 59th district |
| Tim Hennessey | Republican | 1993 – 2022 | North Coventry Township | |
| Paul Friel | Democrat | 2023 – present | East Vincent Township | Incumbent |

## Recent election results

PA House election, 2022: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul Friel | 17,853 | 57.01 |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | 13,463 | 42.99 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,316 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |
PA House election, 2020: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | 19,769 | 53.50 |
| | Democratic | Paul Friel | 17,180 | 46.50 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,949 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
PA House election, 2018: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | 14,290 | 52.79 |
| | Democratic | Pam Hacker | 12,778 | 47.21 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,068 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
PA House election, 2016: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,635 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
PA House election, 2014: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,870 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
PA House election, 2012: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | 18,058 | 56.27 |
| | Democratic | Mike Hays | 14,033 | 43.73 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,091 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
PA House election, 2010: Pennsylvania House, District 26 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Hennessey (incumbent) | 12,322 | 56.86 |
| | Democratic | Fern Kaufman | 9,350 | 43.14 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,672 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |