Pennsylvania House District 161 Election Results
Pennsylvania House District 161 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 17.0 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1972 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Republican | 11,171 | 14,278 | 43.9% | 12.2 pts |
| 1974 | Democratic | 10,024 | 9,963 | 50.1% | 0.3 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 12,625 | 12,207 | 50.8% | 1.7 pts |
| 1978 | Republican | 8,995 | 10,301 | 46.6% | 6.8 pts |
| 1980 | Republican | 9,673 | 13,692 | 41.4% | 17.2 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 9,113 | 12,991 | 41.2% | 17.5 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 8,924 | 18,798 | 32.2% | 35.6 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 6,501 | 14,843 | 30.5% | 39.1 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 7,702 | 18,946 | 28.9% | 42.2 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 6,245 | 12,519 | 33.3% | 33.4 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 11,416 | 16,733 | 40.6% | 18.9 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 0 | 14,924 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 9,011 | 15,552 | 36.7% | 26.6 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 5,416 | 11,419 | 32.2% | 35.7 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 0 | 15,923 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Republican | 12,035 | 13,258 | 47.6% | 4.8 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 0 | 19,750 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 14,345 | 13,525 | 51.5% | 2.9 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 19,586 | 15,739 | 55.5% | 10.9 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 12,125 | 13,941 | 46.5% | 7.0 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 16,137 | 17,972 | 47.3% | 5.4 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 10,176 | 12,916 | 44.1% | 11.9 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 18,218 | 17,621 | 50.8% | 1.7 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 17,573 | 12,467 | 58.5% | 17.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Pennsylvania House District 161 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held Pennsylvania House District 161 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 17.0 points.
Which parties have held Pennsylvania House District 161 since 1972?
Since 1972, Pennsylvania House District 161 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Pennsylvania House District 161?
The closest two-party margin on record for Pennsylvania House District 161 was 1974, at just 0.3 percentage points.