See where Conklin and Schellberg stand on public safety, schools and the budget. Names follow official Centre County election filings.
H. Scott Conklin (Democratic), Michelle Schellberg (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Scott Conklin (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. H. Scott Conklin was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Michelle Schellberg 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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H. Scott Conklin is the Democratic state representative for Pennsylvania House District 77, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's official website. Conklin works as a legislator, per the same source. Conklin serves on the House Commerce Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
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Michelle Schellberg is a mother, grandmother and multi-generational Centre County resident, per her campaign site. She is the Republican nominee challenging the incumbent in the 77th District.
Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 77 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: H. Scott Conklin and Michelle Schellberg. Candidate information follows official Centre County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and the budget.
When is the Pennsylvania House District 77 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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Candidate roster from official Centre County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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