Republicans Hold Adams County Seats in Midterms
Incumbent and newly elected Republicans won their contested races across Adams County and the 13th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Incumbent Republican Dan Moul was re-elected to the 91st state House district, receiving 16,146 votes to Democrat Kathleen Pratt's 11,245. Republican Catherine Wallen also won the 193rd District seat with 63.7% of the vote, defeating Todd Crawley for the second time in 2026.
Why it matters
The results keep Republican control of the contested Adams County seats intact in the midterm cycle. Wallen's win also confirms the outcome of a March special election that filled a seat vacated when Republican Torren Ecker became a county judge.
Moul received 16,146 votes to Pratt's 11,245 in the 91st district, out of 27,439 votes cast. Wallen took 63.7% of the vote in the 193rd District, while Joyce won 67.6% (189,426 votes) in the 13th Congressional District.
The players
Dan Moul
Moul is the Republican incumbent who was re-elected to represent Pennsylvania's 91st state House district, including the borough of Gettysburg.
Catherine Wallen
Wallen is the Republican who won the 193rd District seat in the Pennsylvania House, first in a March 2026 special election and again in the November midterm.
John Joyce
Joyce is the Republican U.S. Representative who was re-elected in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District.
The details
Voters in Adams County and surrounding districts went to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Results reported so far are unofficial, with all precincts reporting in the 91st district race and 99% of precincts reporting in the 193rd and 13th district races.
Timeline
March 17, 2026: Wallen first won the 193rd District seat in a special election.
November 3, 2026: Voters cast ballots in the midterm general election.
Political Context
Wallen's November win follows her March 17, 2026 special election victory in the 193rd District, which filled the seat vacated by Torren Ecker. Her second win in the same seat within the same year extends that initial result into a full-term mandate.
Voters in the 91st, 193rd and 13th districts now have representatives in place for their next terms, which shapes state and federal policy affecting local communities. Residents of Adams County and parts of Cumberland County will see these officeholders decide on local legislation and funding in the coming session.
The takeaway
Local races often turn on small vote margins, so checking certified results once they are finalized gives the most accurate picture of who represents your district.
Further reading
For broader context on how these races fit into statewide contests, explore more Elections coverage from across Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Evening Sun.
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