See where Krueger and Mancinelli stand on schools and roads. Names follow official Delaware County election filings.
Leanne Krueger (Democratic) and John Mancinelli Jr. (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). Leanne Krueger is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Leanne Krueger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. John Mancinelli Jr. was nominated by write-in votes in the Republican primary, per the Department of State's candidate database.
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Leanne Krueger serves as Majority Caucus Administrator in the Pennsylvania House and sits on the Rules Committee. She holds an MBA from Eastern University and represents House District 161 in Delaware County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
John Mancinelli Jr. is on the November 3 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 161 as a Republican candidate, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). No campaign website was found as of October 20, 2026.
Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 161 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 161 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leanne Krueger and John Mancinelli Jr.. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and roads.
When is the Pennsylvania House District 161 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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