Pennsylvania House District 187 Election Results
Pennsylvania House District 187 was held by Republican after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 19.0 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 | Democratic | 15,984 | 7,103 | 69.2% | 38.5 pts |
| 1974 | Democratic | 9,389 | 4,562 | 67.3% | 34.6 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 15,371 | 6,283 | 71.0% | 42.0 pts |
| 1978 | Democratic | 12,008 | 6,329 | 65.5% | 31.0 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 11,885 | 6,287 | 65.4% | 30.8 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 6,699 | 7,808 | 46.2% | 7.6 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 5,835 | 13,498 | 30.2% | 39.6 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 5,154 | 9,231 | 35.8% | 28.3 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 0 | 13,640 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 5,709 | 8,852 | 39.2% | 21.6 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 0 | 15,162 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 0 | 12,269 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 7,587 | 14,669 | 34.1% | 31.8 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 4,671 | 12,754 | 26.8% | 46.4 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 0 | 18,893 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Republican | 5,618 | 11,402 | 33.0% | 34.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 0 | 19,576 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 9,937 | 10,217 | 49.3% | 1.4 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 14,775 | 16,213 | 47.7% | 4.6 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 6,308 | 14,725 | 30.0% | 40.0 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 11,111 | 19,015 | 36.9% | 26.2 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2016 | Republican | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2018 | Republican | 10,473 | 15,387 | 40.5% | 19.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Pennsylvania House District 187 at the 2018 election?
Republican held Pennsylvania House District 187 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 19.0 points.
Which parties have held Pennsylvania House District 187 since 1972?
Since 1972, Pennsylvania House District 187 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Pennsylvania House District 187?
The closest two-party margin on record for Pennsylvania House District 187 was 2006, at just 1.4 percentage points.