Paul Franklin Friel
State Representative, Pennsylvania House District 26 · Democrat
OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Pennsylvania House District 26 · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Pennsylvania Department of State — Official Candidate Listing (Post Primary), November 3, 2026 General Election · read Oct 3, 2026
The District
What Pennsylvania House District 26 covers
Covers part of Chester County.
Includes Phoenixville, Kenilworth, South Pottstown, Elverson, Spring City, Kimberton and Pughtown.
36 precincts · District lines: State house lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary) · Precinct lines: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 TIGER/Line voting districts (VTD20)
Results
Certified results for Pennsylvania House District 26
State House District 26
2024 Pennsylvania General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Franklin Friel JrDemocrat | Democrat | 22,421 | 57.3% |
| Shawn David BlickleyRepublican | Republican | 16,675 | 42.7% |
Official precinct returns (PA Department of State bulk data; Philadelphia City Commissioners certified file) · Pennsylvania Department of State — official statewide precinct returns…
State House District 26
2022 Pennsylvania General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul F Friel JrDemocrat | Democrat | 17,853 | 57.0% |
| Timothy F. HennesseyRepublican | Republican | 13,463 | 43.0% |
Official precinct returns (PA Department of State bulk data; Philadelphia City Commissioners certified file) · Pennsylvania Department of State — official statewide precinct returns…
State House District 26
2020 Pennsylvania General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy F. HennesseyRepublican | Republican | 19,727 | 53.5% |
| Paul F Friel JrDemocrat | Democrat | 17,145 | 46.5% |
Official precinct returns (PA Department of State bulk data; Philadelphia City Commissioners certified file) · Pennsylvania Department of State — official statewide precinct returns…
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Pennsylvania House District 26
- Samantha Lynn HoroskyRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
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