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Butler County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 12

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2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Dukes and Scott Timko. Candidate information follows official Butler County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Brandon Dukes (Democratic), Scott Timko (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandon Dukes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Brandon Dukes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Scott Timko won the Republican primary with 51.8 percent over Ethan Nicholas (48.2 percent). 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.

Brandon Dukes

Brandon Dukes

Democratic · Incumbent

Brandon Dukes is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.

Scott Timko

Republican

Scott Timko is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.

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Candidate roster from official Butler County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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