Madden Wins Sixth Term in 115th District
State Rep. Maureen Madden secured reelection to Pennsylvania's House seat in the 115th District on election night.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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State Rep. Maureen Madden was elected to a sixth term representing Pennsylvania's 115th District, defeating Republican challenger Rich Szabo. Unofficial election night results showed Madden with about 63% of the vote.
Why it matters
Madden's reelection extends her tenure in the state House, where she has served the 115th District since 2016. Her win reflects voter support for her record in the chamber, which includes her role chairing the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
Unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State on election night gave Madden about 63% of the vote over Republican challenger Rich Szabo. The figures are preliminary, and certified totals were not available in the extraction.
The players
Maureen Madden
Maureen Madden is a Pennsylvania state representative for the 115th District, serving since 2016 and chairing the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
Rich Szabo
Rich Szabo was the Republican challenger who ran against Madden in the 115th District race.
The details
Madden, who holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Marymount Manhattan College and a master's degree in communication from Marywood University, has sponsored legislation to expand access to medically assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. She was also chosen in 2024 as the National Council of State Legislators Opiate Policy Fellow.
Timeline
2016: Madden began serving as representative for the 115th District.
2024: Madden was chosen as the National Council of State Legislators Opiate Policy Fellow.
November 4, 2026: Madden was elected to a sixth term on election night.
Political Context
Madden's reelection continues her long-running incumbency in a Monroe County-based seat that has returned her to the Pennsylvania House repeatedly since 2016. The result leaves her in position to pursue the Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Advisory Committee seat she is eager to fill.
Madden says she will push for higher wages, lower property taxes, and prioritized education funding during her sixth term. She also plans to serve on the newly formed Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Advisory Committee.
The takeaway
Voters in the 115th District returned Madden to office for a sixth term, signaling continued support for her focus on local infrastructure and state-level policy priorities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Delaware News Journal.
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