See where Kinkead and Aguglia stand on public safety, schools and roads. Names follow official Allegheny County election filings.
Emily Kinkead (Democratic) and Joseph Aguglia (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). Emily Kinkead is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Emily Kinkead was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Joseph Aguglia was nominated by write-in votes in the Republican primary, per the Department of State's candidate database.
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Emily Kinkead is the Democratic state representative for House District 20, representing part of Allegheny County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. She is an attorney and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Kinkead chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections and serves on the Appropriations and Human Services committees, per her legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
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Joe Aguglia is a senior legal compliance officer, former prosecutor and policy writer who is a candidate for Pennsylvania House District 20, per the campaign site. Joseph Aguglia is on the November 3 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 20 as a Republican candidate, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026).
Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 20 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Kinkead and Joseph Aguglia. Candidate information follows official Allegheny County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and roads.
When is the Pennsylvania House District 20 election in Pennsylvania?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are on the Pennsylvania election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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