Probst Wins Third Term in Pennsylvania House
Democrat Tarah Probst retains her 189th District seat, defeating Republican Danica Hartenfels in unofficial results.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
Democrat Tarah Probst won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, retaining the 189th District seat. Unofficial election-night results reported by the Pennsylvania Department of State showed Probst with about 64.6% of the vote over Republican Danica Hartenfels.
Why it matters
Probst's win extends her tenure in the state House for Pennsylvania voters across the 189th District, which covers parts of Monroe and Pike counties. Her margin gives her a continued voice on the six House committees she serves on.
Unofficial results show Probst receiving about 64.6% of the vote in the 189th District race. The figures are preliminary, and official certified totals were not included in the source extraction.
The players
Tarah Probst
A Democrat from Stroudsburg who has represented the 189th District in the Pennsylvania House since 2022 and previously served seven years as mayor of Stroudsburg.
Danica Hartenfels
A Republican from Smithfield Township who ran for the 189th District seat and also owns DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and Wick It Candle Bar.
The details
Probst, a Democrat from Stroudsburg, defeated Republican Danica Hartenfels of Smithfield Township to retain the 189th District seat. Probst previously served seven years as mayor of Stroudsburg before entering the state House.
Timeline
2022: Probst is first elected to represent the 189th District.
November 4, 2026: Election night, when Probst wins her third term.
Political Context
Probst's win continues the pattern of her 2022 first election to the 189th District, extending her tenure in the state House. The race was decided in favor of the incumbent Democrat over Republican challenger Danica Hartenfels.
Residents of the 189th District in Monroe and Pike counties now have Probst continuing to represent them in the state House for another term. Her committee assignments will shape state legislation affecting the district.
The takeaway
Voters in the 189th District returned an incumbent with prior municipal and legislative experience to Harrisburg. Following certified results will confirm the final margin.
Further reading
Explore more Pennsylvania Elections coverage for context on state House races.
