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2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Takac and Kirsten McTernan. Candidate information follows official Centre County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Paul Takac (Democratic), Kirsten McTernan (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Paul Takac is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Paul Takac was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kirsten McTernan 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Paul Takac is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.
Republican
Kirsten McTernan is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.