See where Kearney and Scott stand on schools, water and the budget. Names follow official Delaware County election filings.
Tim Kearney (Democratic) and Gail Scott (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). Tim Kearney is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Tim Kearney was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Alfe Goodwin was unopposed in the Republican primary. Alfe Goodwin withdrew from the November ballot (Department of State withdrawal listing); Gail Scott (Republican) is the substitute nominee, per the Department of State's candidate database. 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.
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Tim Kearney is an architect and small business owner who was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 2018, per the campaign site. He chaired the Swarthmore Borough Planning Commission for 7 years and served two terms as mayor of Swarthmore, per the campaign site.
Gail Scott is on the November 3 ballot for Pennsylvania Senate District 26 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 Senate District 26 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Kearney and Gail Scott. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, water and the budget.
When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 26 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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