Major Leads Dorn in 60th House District
Republican incumbent Abby Major holds a commanding early lead over Democratic challenger Dustyn Dorn in Pennsylvania's 60th state House District.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican incumbent Abby Major held 70% of the vote to Democratic challenger Dustyn Dorn's 29% as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the state election website. Results remain unofficial until certified by the Westmoreland and Armstrong county election boards.
Why it matters
The early returns indicate Major is positioned to keep her seat in the 60th District, which she first won in a 2021 special election and retained in 2024. The result will shape the district's representation in the Pennsylvania House.
The state election website showed Major at 70% and Dorn at 29% as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, with all Armstrong County precincts and only 22% of Westmoreland County precincts reported. Final totals depend on the remaining Westmoreland precincts and official certification.
The players
Abby Major
Republican state representative for Pennsylvania's 60th House District, a former Army veteran and licensed funeral director from Apollo who first won the seat in a 2021 special election.
Dustyn Dorn
Democratic challenger seeking the Pennsylvania state House seat for the 60th District in the 2026 election.
The details
Major, a 41-year-old licensed funeral director from Apollo and a three-year Army veteran who served a tour in Iraq, holds a bachelor's degree in mortuary science from Southern Illinois University. Dorn trailed her by roughly 41 points in the early count.
Timeline
2021: Major took office after winning a special election.
2024: Major was reelected to the 60th District seat.
Tuesday, 11 p.m.: Unofficial vote totals showed Major at 70% and Dorn at 29%.
Political Context
Major's early lead continues the pattern of her 2021 special-election win and 2024 reelection in the 60th District. Opposition concerns raised by Dorn's campaign have not been detailed in the available reporting.
Unofficial results can change until the Westmoreland and Armstrong county boards certify the totals. Voters who want to confirm the final outcome should check the certified results once they are released.
The takeaway
Early vote counts can shift as remaining precincts report, so the final result in the 60th District should be confirmed after official certification.
Further reading
For broader context on how the state's legislative contests are decided, see Elections coverage for Pennsylvania.
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