Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 118

Pennsylvania's 118th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Jim Haddock
D–Pittston Township
Population (2022)61,770

The 118th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The district has been represented by Democrat Jim Haddock since 2023.

District profile

The 118th District is located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, including the following areas:[1]

Lackawanna County (part)

Luzerne County (part)

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
James Musto Democrat 1969 – 1971 Died on May 1, 1971[2]
Raphael J. Musto Democrat 1971 – 1980 Elected to fill vacancy[3]
Resigned on April 15, 1980, after election to U.S. House of Representatives[4]
Thomas M. Tigue Democrat 1981 – 2006
Michael B. Carroll Democrat 2007 – 2022 Avoca Did not seek re-election
Jim Haddock Democrat 2023 – present Pittston Township Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Haddock 14,611 52.33
Republican James May 13,310 47.67
Total votes 27,921 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) 18,759 53.53
Republican Andrew Holter 16,283 46.47
Total votes 35,042 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 15,936 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 20,627 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,209 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) 16,879 65.28
Republican Terrence O'Connor 8,977 34.72
Total votes 25,856 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 118
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) 10,775 59.01
Republican Terrence O'Connor 7,484 40.99
Total votes 18,259 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.