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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 194

Khan is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Philadelphia County election filings.

About this race

Tarik Khan (Democratic) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Tarik Khan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Tarik Khan was unopposed in the Democratic 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, Tarik Khan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tarik Khan

Tarik Khan

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Sponsored preventive-care insurance coverage and child care tax credit expansion legislation, per palegis.us member page
Biography

Tarik Khan has worked as a nurse for over two decades, per the campaign site. He was first elected in 2022 to represent the 194th District in the Pennsylvania House and was re-elected in 2024, per the campaign site.

Next on your ballotPennsylvania House District 195

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 194 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Pennsylvania House District 194 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tarik Khan. Candidate information follows official Philadelphia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pennsylvania House District 194 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 Philadelphia County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Tarik Khan, full profileOfficial Pennsylvania election office