Webster, Pastella Vie in 150th District Race
Polls have closed in Pennsylvania, and results are coming in for the 150th legislative district race between Democrat Joe Webster and Republican Frank Pastella.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Polls closed Tuesday, November 4, 2026, for races across Pennsylvania, including the 150th legislative district contest. State Rep. Joe Webster, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Frank Pastella, with results reported live as they come in.
Why it matters
Webster is seeking a fifth straight victory in a district he has represented since 2018, making the outcome a measure of continuity in the seat. The result will determine who holds the 150th district seat in the Pennsylvania House.
Webster, a Democrat and former Air Force colonel, is seeking a fifth straight win in the 150th district, while Pastella, a self-employed contractor from Upper Providence, is his Republican challenger. Official vote totals for the race had not been reported at the time of this story.
The players
Joe Webster
Joe Webster is a Democratic state representative, age 68, who has served the 150th legislative district since 2018 and is a former colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
Frank Pastella
Frank Pastella is a Republican challenger and self-employed commercial and residential contractor from Upper Providence who campaigned on school choice and enhanced voter ID measures.
The details
Pastella campaigned on school choice, enhanced voter ID measures, and advocating for women's sports. Webster, who holds a Ph.D from George Washington University, has represented the district since 2018 and is a resident of Lower Providence.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Polls closed and results began coming in for the 150th district race.
2018: Webster began serving in the 150th legislative district.
Political Context
Pastella's platform of school choice, enhanced voter ID measures, and women's sports advocacy reflects the Republican priorities contested in Pennsylvania House districts. Webster's fifth-term bid tests whether incumbency holds in a district that will be counted alongside all other House contests to set the chamber's balance.
The outcome determines which candidate represents the 150th district in the state House, affecting the local legislative voice for residents of Lower and Upper Providence. Voters in the district are seeing the results of the race as they are tallied.
The takeaway
Voters in the 150th district are choosing between continuity under an incumbent with more than a decade of service and a challenger campaigning on school choice and election security. Following certified results will confirm the final outcome.
Further reading
For broader context on how the state's contests are decided, explore Elections coverage across Pennsylvania.
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