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Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 81

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2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Caleb J. Donahue and Rich Irvin. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Caleb J. Donahue (Democratic), Rich Irvin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rich Irvin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Caleb J. Donahue was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rich Irvin 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.

Caleb J. Donahue

Democratic

Caleb J. Donahue is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.

Rich Irvin

Rich Irvin

Republican · Incumbent

Rich Irvin is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns.

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Candidate roster from official Franklin County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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