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2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hugh Darlington and Nicky Woods. Candidate information follows official Lebanon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Hugh Darlington (Democratic), Nicky Woods (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Tom Jones (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Hugh Darlington was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Nicky Woods won the Republican primary with 78.6 percent over Danielle Lindemuth (21.4 percent). 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.
Hugh Darlington is the Democratic nominee for House District 98, covering parts of Lancaster and Lebanon counties. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and certified arborist, per LancasterOnline. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the Fox43 election guide)
- Prescription drug costs and services for veterans and seniors
- Addiction treatment access
Nicky Woods is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the fox43 candidate guide)
- Lower taxes and reduce wasteful spending
- Stop the state from shifting costs onto homeowners through rising property taxes