Lehigh Valley Legislative Races Decide Harrisburg Balance
Voters across Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley cast ballots Tuesday in every state House and Senate race in the region.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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All of the Lehigh Valley's state House and Senate seats were on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in races that will help determine the balance of power in Harrisburg. Key contests included Republican incumbent Jarrett Coleman against Democrat Mark Pinsley, who serves as Lehigh County's elected controller, in the state Senate 16th District.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Lehigh Valley races will shape which party controls the state Legislature in Harrisburg. Several seats featured incumbents facing challengers, including Democratic state Sen. Nick Miller in the 14th District and Democratic state Sen. Lisa Boscola seeking a sixth term in the 18th District.
Democratic state Sen. Nick Miller was first elected in 2022 and faces Republican Omy Maldonado in the 14th District, while Democrat Lisa Boscola seeks a sixth term in the 18th District. Vote tallies and final results for these races were not reported in the source material.
The players
Jarrett Coleman
Jarrett Coleman is the Republican incumbent state senator seeking re-election in the 16th Senate District.
Mark Pinsley
Mark Pinsley is Lehigh County's elected controller and the Democratic challenger in the 16th Senate District.
Nick Miller
Nick Miller is a Democratic state senator who was first elected in 2022 and is seeking re-election in the 14th District.
The details
Voters cast ballots in state House and Senate contests across the Lehigh Valley, including the 22nd House District, where Democrat Ce-Ce Gerlach faced Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. Other House races pitted Democrat Meriam Sabih against Republican incumbent Milou Mackenzie in the 131st District and Democratic incumbent Michael Schlossberg against Republican Caren Lowrey in the 132nd District.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: State House and Senate elections held across the Lehigh Valley.
May 2026: Ana Tiburcio lost the Democratic primary to Ce-Ce Gerlach.
Season Trajectory
Tuesday's Lehigh Valley results feed directly into the statewide contest for control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg. The region's incumbents and open-seat battles will shape how the statewide balance is read once all districts are tallied.
Residents of the Lehigh Valley's legislative districts will have new or returning representatives in Harrisburg depending on the results of these races. Voters can check their district assignments and results through the state's official election reporting once tallies are finalized.
The takeaway
Lehigh Valley voters helped decide which party holds the levers of power in Harrisburg, so local races carry statewide consequences. Checking your district and its candidates before future elections makes it easier to follow how your representatives vote.
Further reading
For more on how these districts are shaping up, browse Pennsylvania Elections coverage.
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