Tim Hayes Declares Victory In 143rd House District Race

DUBLIN, PA — Tim Hayes has declared victory in the tight race for the State House in the 143rd legislative district.

Hayes, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Shelby Labs and Independent Chris Gambino in Tuesday’s election.

Unofficial numbers show Hayes with 16,597 votes, Labs with 16,388 and Gambino with 713.

“Thank you to the voters across Upper and Central Bucks for trusting me to serve as your next state representative,” Hayes posted on Friday in declaring victory in the race. “This is truly an honor, and I’m looking forward to bringing our community together as we tackle the affordability crisis, protect our beautiful open spaces, support our first responders, and so much more.”

Hayes has served on the Dublin Borough Council for the past six years. He has also served as a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, also for six years.

“Election Day was long, but now that the results are in, I'm honored to announce that I will continue serving the public as your next state representative,” he posted on Facebook.

“I'm honored and humbled by this opportunity. I look forward to representing all my constituents and bringing the community together to fight for a more affordable, safer, and greener Upper Bucks County.”

He continued, “In a race this close, every volunteer and supporter has an outsized impact. I owe this victory to my hardworking staff, dedicated volunteers, and the friends who helped make our grassroots campaign one of the strongest in Pennsylvania. Whether you knocked 1000 doors or donated $10, I hope you're proud of the part you played in this victory.”

Republican Shelby Labs, who has represented the district since January 2021, wrote on Facebook, “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve the residents of the 143rd District as your State Representative.

“I want to begin by thanking all of you who supported me in this campaign and my campaigns over the years,” she posted on Facebook. “Knocking on doors, putting out signs, making phone calls, attending fundraisers, I’m so proud of the successes we have been able to achieve together.

“Even though the results of this particular election didn’t turn out in our favor, I’m no less proud of the work that we've done. I truly love this community that I am proud to call home and will always look for opportunities to serve. God bless you all.”

The 143rd House District covers Bedminster, Hilltown, Plumstead, Tinicum, and a portion of New Britain Township and the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville, and Silverdale.