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Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 115

See where Madden and Szabo stand on schools, water and health care. Names follow official Monroe County election filings.

About this race

Maureen Madden (Democratic), Rich Szabo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Maureen Madden is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Maureen Madden was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rich Szabo 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, Maureen Madden, is on the ballot.

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Maureen Madden

Maureen Madden

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering costs for groceries, gasoline, prescription drugs and health care
  • Securing funding for public education and local drinking water
Biography

Maureen Madden is the Democratic state representative for Pennsylvania House District 115 in Monroe County, per her campaign site. A former educator, she has served ten years in the Legislature and chairs the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, per her campaign site. She has focused on lowering costs and public education funding, per her campaign site.

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Rich Szabo

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Major projects must be judged by their impact on roads, water, stormwater, noise, emergency services, utility demand, property owners and taxpayers
  • Parents should have a real voice in what their children are being taught, with schools focused on strong academic fundamentals and practical life skills
  • Will fight for lower taxes, predictable regulations and responsible spending so families can keep more of what they earn
Biography

Rich Szabo is a small business owner and community advocate from Coolbaugh Township running as a Republican for the 115th District in Monroe County, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 115 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 115 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maureen Madden and Rich Szabo. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, water and health care.

When is the Pennsylvania House District 115 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.

How do I see my exact Monroe County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Maureen Madden, full profileRich Szabo, full profileOfficial Pennsylvania election office