See where Weninger and Marcell stand on housing and schools. Names follow official Bucks County election filings.
Monica Weninger (Democratic), Kristin Marcell (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kristin Marcell is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Monica Weninger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kristin Marcell was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field matches the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Monica Weninger is a science educator and township auditor who lives in Bucks County, per the campaign site.
Kristin Marcell is the Republican state representative for House District 178 in Bucks County and a former communications professional. She is the Republican secretary of the House Professional Licensure Committee, per her official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 178 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 178 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Monica Weninger and Kristin Marcell. Candidate information follows official Bucks County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and schools.
When is the Pennsylvania House District 178 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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