Meuser Leads Wallace in PA-9 Vote Count
Incumbent Republican Dan Meuser held a lead over Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace as votes were counted in Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Votes were being counted in the general election for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District, where Republican incumbent Dan Meuser was ahead of Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace. Wallace advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19.
Why it matters
The race determines who will represent a district spanning nine counties in central and northeastern Pennsylvania in Congress. Meuser's current term is his fourth, and the outcome will shape the district's representation in the House.
Meuser is seeking a fifth term while Wallace, who advanced from the May 19 Democratic primary, is challenging him in the general election. Vote totals and the final result remained unreported as counting continued.
The players
Dan Meuser
Meuser is the Republican U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District, previously having led Pride Mobility Corporation and chaired the House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Rachel Wallace
Wallace is the Democratic challenger in the race, having previously served as chief of staff for the Office of Management and Budget under President Joe Biden.
The details
Republican incumbent Dan Meuser faces Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace in Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District, which includes Bradford, Columbia, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties, plus parts of Berks, Luzerne and Lycoming Counties. Meuser has represented the district since 2019 and previously served as secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue from 2011 to 2015 under Gov. Tom Corbett.
Timeline
2011 to 2015: Meuser serves as Pennsylvania Department of Revenue secretary.
2019: Meuser begins representing Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District.
May 19, 2026: Wallace advances from the Democratic primary.
November 4, 2026: Votes are counted in the general election.
Legal Context
Meuser's bid for a fifth term follows his earlier service as Pennsylvania Department of Revenue secretary under Gov. Tom Corbett from 2011 to 2015. The contest is the latest in the district's congressional elections, in which incumbents have held seats since 2019.
Voters in the nine-county district will see who represents them in Congress once the count is final. The outcome determines which candidate holds the seat for the next term.
The takeaway
Voters should monitor official county results as counting concludes, since unofficial totals can shift before the final tally is certified.
Further reading
For more on the races shaping the state, explore Elections coverage in Pennsylvania.
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