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Erie County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 3

Bizzarro and Reese are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Erie County election filings.

About this race

Ryan A. Bizzarro (Democratic), Donna Reese (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ryan A. Bizzarro is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ryan A. Bizzarro was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Donna Reese 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ryan A. Bizzarro, is on the ballot.

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Ryan A. Bizzarro

Ryan A. Bizzarro

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Ryan A. Bizzarro is the Democratic state representative for House District 3, representing part of Erie County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. He works in business development and serves as the House Majority Policy Chair. Bizzarro holds degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a master's in public administration from Gannon University, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Donna Reese

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Women's sports and locker room policy
  • Parental rights in education
  • Support for veterans and their families
Biography

Donna Reese is a retired small business owner who was president and owner of General Exterminating for more than 25 years, per the campaign site. She is a former Millcreek School Board director and a mother of two, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan A. Bizzarro and Donna Reese. Candidate information follows official Erie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pennsylvania House District 3 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 profiles
Ryan A. Bizzarro, full profileDonna Reese, full profileOfficial Pennsylvania election office