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Perry County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate District 34

Wood and Rothman are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Perry County election filings.

About this race

Nathan Wood (Democratic), Greg Rothman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Greg Rothman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Nathan Wood won the Democratic primary with 56.1 percent over Rich Forsman (43.9 percent). Greg Rothman 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, Greg Rothman, is on the ballot.

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Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Remove dark money and corporate influence from politics
  • Address rising housing, grocery and health insurance costs
  • Increase legislative transparency and accountability
Biography

Nathan Wood is the Democratic nominee for Senate District 34, covering Perry County and parts of Dauphin and Cumberland counties. He previously worked as a district office manager in state government, per his campaign site.

Greg Rothman

Greg Rothman

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Making life more affordable
  • Improving education
  • Unleashing Pennsylvania's economic future
Biography

Greg Rothman is a Republican state senator for Pennsylvania's 34th District, which covers Cumberland, Perry and northern Dauphin counties, per the campaign site. He chairs the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania Senate District 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Wood and Greg Rothman. Candidate information follows official Perry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 34 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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Nathan Wood, full profileGreg Rothman, full profileOfficial Pennsylvania election office