Jackie Baker and Lisa Baker are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Luzerne County election filings.
Jackie Baker (Democratic), Lisa Baker (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lisa Baker is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jackie Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Lisa Baker won the Republican primary with 54.5 percent over Tyler Meyers (45.5 percent). 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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Jackie Baker is a public school teacher with over 15 years in the classroom who lives in Susquehanna County, per the campaign site. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Mansfield University and a master's degree in education from Wilkes University, per the campaign site.
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Lisa Baker is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Lisa Baker is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Pennsylvania Senate District 20 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jackie Baker and Lisa Baker. Candidate information follows official Luzerne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 20 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 roster from official Luzerne County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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