Pinsley and Coleman are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lehigh County election filings.
Mark Pinsley (Democratic), Jarrett Coleman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jarrett Coleman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Mark Pinsley won the Democratic primary with 56.1 percent over Bradley Merkl-Gump (43.9 percent). Jarrett Coleman 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.
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Mark Pinsley is a U.S. Army veteran and the Lehigh County Controller, per the campaign site. As controller he has worked to lower prescription drug costs for county employees, per the campaign site.
Jarrett Coleman is the Republican state senator for Senate District 16, representing parts of Bucks and Lehigh counties, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. He is an airline pilot and previously served on the Parkland School Board in Lehigh County. Coleman chairs the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Pennsylvania Senate District 16 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Pinsley and Jarrett Coleman. Candidate information follows official Lehigh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 16 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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