Pennsylvania House District 36

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2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Benham and Timothy McCune. Candidate information follows official Allegheny County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Jessica Benham (Democratic), Timothy McCune (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jessica Benham is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jessica Benham was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Timothy McCune was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Jessica Benham

Democratic · Incumbent

Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Jessica Benham is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

2026 priorities (per the PA General Assembly member page)

• Serves on the Aging & Older Adult Services committee in the General Assembly
• Serves on the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities committee in the General Assembly