Congress, State House Races Set For Marple, Newtown: See Who's Running

NEWTOWN, PA — With the primaries over, the candidate fields have been set for November's general elections.

Voters in Marple and Newtown will be among millions of Pennsylvanians deciding on a governor and State House representatives this fall. Meanwhile, midterm elections across the nation will shape the U.S. House of Representatives.

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General Election Day is Nov. 3.

Here are the general-election fields in November:

*denotes incumbent

GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

• Josh Shapiro*, Austin Davis* (Democratic Party)
• Stacy Garrity, Jason Richey (Republican Party)

Of note: Richey defeated John Ventre in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor. Both governor races, and the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, were uncontested.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: PENNSYLVANIA'S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

• Mary Gay Scanlon* (D)
• Nick Manganaro (R)

Of note: The district's electorate became more liberal in 2018, when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court redrew the state's congressional district boundaries as part of a gerrymandering ruling. Scanlon was first elected to the seat later that year.

Republicans have held majorities in the House and Senate throughout President Donald Trump's second term.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATE: 26TH DISTRICT

• Tim Kearney* (D)
• Alfe Goodwin (R)

Of note: Republicans hold the State Senate majority.

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Marple and Newtown are divided among several State House districts. To find yours, you can search your address on the state legislature's website.

165th legislative district (includes part of Marple)

• Jennifer O'Mara* (D)
• Deirdre McCleary (R)

Of note: O'Mara has held the seat since 2019.

The Democratic Party holds the State House majority.

166th legislative district (includes part of Marple)

• Judy Trombetta (D)
• Joe Walker (R)

Of note: This district will have its first new face since 1993 after Trombetta — president of Haverford's Board of Commissioners — defeated longtime State Rep. Greg Vitali in the Democratic primary.

Trombetta will face Republican Joe Walker, an insurance broker.

168th legislative district (includes all of Newtown)

• Lisa A. Borowski* (D)
• Kathryn Buckley (R)

Of note: Borowski has held the seat since 2023.