Who won the Pennsylvania House District 8 election 2026?
Paige Cognetti (Democratic) won the 2026 Pennsylvania House District 8 election with 54.4% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Cognetti ✓ Winner | Democratic | 152,616 | 54.4% |
| Rob Bresnahan | Republican | 128,135 | 45.6% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM ET, with about 98% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Pennsylvania state election office.