Ryan Bizzarro Wins Eighth Term in House
The Democratic state representative retained Pennsylvania House District 3 in the November 3 general election.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
Democratic state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro won an eighth term representing Pennsylvania House District 3, which includes Millcreek and Fairview townships, in the November 3 general election. Preliminary unofficial results show him defeating Republican-aligned challenger Donna Reese.
Why it matters
Bizzarro's reelection keeps a long-serving Democratic lawmaker in place for Pennsylvania's Erie County district. His continued tenure gives the district's voters continuity in state House representation.
Bizzarro took 65.2% of the preliminary vote with 17,993 ballots, compared with 34.6% and 9,542 votes for Donna Reese. These figures are unofficial Erie County Courthouse totals, and certified results were not yet reported.
The players
Ryan Bizzarro
Ryan Bizzarro is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House who has served House District 3 for eight terms and holds the House Democratic Policy Chairman post.
The details
Bizzarro, a Democrat from Millcreek Township, is an Edinboro University graduate who previously worked as a behavioral health specialist for Erie's public schools. He serves as House Democratic Policy Chairman and as vice chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures' Labor and Economic Development Committee.
Timeline
• April 2024: Bizzarro unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for state treasurer.
• November 3, 2026: Bizzarro won his eighth term in the general election.
Political Context
Bizzarro's House win came after he lost the April 2024 Democratic primary for state treasurer, which kept him in his existing legislative role. Opponents of his policy agenda were not identified in the extraction, so no specific counter-arguments are reported.
Voters in House District 3, including residents of Millcreek and Fairview townships, now have Bizzarro representing them for another term in Harrisburg. The result confirms the district's current state House representation for the next session.
The takeaway
Local representation in Pennsylvania's House often shifts slowly, and Bizzarro's eighth term shows the value of consistent constituent contact. Readers following Erie County races can track certified results once they are finalized.
Further reading
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