Primary Tuesday May 19, 2026
The Unofficial Results of the 2026 Primary
There was a 23.09% voter turn (51,344/222,316)
Of the total of all mail in ballots, 70.24% (11,362/16,176) were Democrats
Of the total of all mail in ballots 29.76% (4,814/16,176) were Republicans
Of the total of all those who voted in person at the polls 40.95% (14,400/35,168) were Democrats
Of the total of all those who voted in person at the polls 59.05% (20,768/35,168) were Republicans
24.73% (25,762/104,175) of all registered Democrats voted in this primary
21.65% (25,582/118,141) of all registered Republicans voted this primary
Out of all the registered voters in Berks County 11.59% (25,762/222,316) of Democrats voted in this primary
Out of all of the registered voters in Berks County 11.51% (25,582/222,316) of Republicans voted in this primary
Governor |
Garrity |
Uncontested |
|
| Jason Richey wins. AP race call at 10:03 p.m. on May 19, 2026. |
| Jason Richey | 425,479 | 65.60% |
| John Ventre | 223,509 | 34.40% |
| Updated | ||
| May 20, 2026, 2:28 AM |
Pennsylvania State Senate races |
Office |
Leader |
EST. Votes Counted |
| District 20 | Baker | 98% |
| District 32 | Stefano | 99 |
| District 36 | Jones | 99 |
| District 46 | Bartolotta | 98 |
District 48 Lebanon-Berks |
Gebhard |
66.4% in Berks |
Uncontested |
races are not |
displayed. |
| Updated May 20, 2026, 10:28 AM | ||
Pennsylvania State House races |
Office |
Leader |
EST. Votes Counted |
| District 12 | Timko | 99% |
| District 50 | Humble | 99 |
| District 88 | Clark | 99 |
| District 91 | Moul | 80 |
| District 98 | Woods | 98 |
| District 100 | Nissley | 99 |
| District 114 | Lombardo | 99 |
| District 117 | Walsh | 99 |
| District 128 Berks | Gillen | 72% in Berks |
| District 130 Montgomery – Berks | Brewer | 63.5% in Berks |
Uncontested |
races are not |
displayed. |
| Updated | ||
| May 20, 2026, 10:04 AM |
BERKS COUNTY REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE (BCRC)
| NAME | VOTES | |
1 |
Michael Cuozzo ** |
13,037 25.4% |
2 |
Victoria Bentley** |
12,603 24.5% |
3 |
Tammy DeLuci** |
12,078 23.5% |
4 |
Shawn Gamble** |
11,980 23.3% |
5 |
Laura Jane Miller** |
11,859 23.1% |
6 |
John A. Wojcik** |
11,053 21.5% |
7 |
Susan Larkin |
10,564 20.57% |
8 |
Brian Dority |
10,310 20% |
9 |
Linda Brancadora** |
9,990 19.45% |
10 |
Lisha L. Rowe** |
9,640 18.7% |
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** Berks County Republican Committee Member |
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| John Fielding | 9,628 | |
| Joshua Wilson | 9,475 | |
| Dean Klopp | 9,351 | |
| Stephen Goodling | 9,195 | |
| Bode Brewer | 7,694 | |
| Jamie Kyle | 5,842 | |
| Roxann Curran | 5,524 | |
| SorAngel Resto | 5,349 | |
| Eugenia Papst | 3,694 |
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Election for Governor of Pennsylvania
Stacy Garrity (R)
Election for Governor of Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro (D)
Election for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
NOT OFFICIAL YET
Allegheny County attorney
Jason Richey
Richey says he has represented manufacturing, construction, and energy companies around the world, as well as a professional wrestling organization.
I’m excited to join Stacy on the ticket that’s going to save Pennsylvania,” said Richey. “Stacy has demonstrated leadership, fiscal discipline, a deep commitment to serving Pennsylvanians and the ability to win statewide.
Election for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
NOT OFFICIAL YET
Westmoreland County resident
John Ventre
Westmoreland County resident John Ventre tells abc27 he has dropped his bid for governor and will instead run for lieutenant governor in 2026.
Ventre previously ran for governor in 2022, but did not receive enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Ventre has also run multiple times for Westmoreland County Commissioner, recently finishing third in the 2023 Republican primary and appearing as a write-in vote for seven positions.
U.S. Representatives REPUBLICAN Candidates
District 4 Republican
Aurora Stuski
——————————————————————-District 6 Republican
Marty Young
——————————————————————–District 9 Republican
Dan Meuser
U.S. Representatives... DEMOCRAT Candidates
District 4 Democrat
Madeleine Dean
———————————————————————District 6 Democrat
Chrissy Houlahan
——————————————————————–District 9 Democrat
Rachel Wallace
Pennsylvania State Senate REPUBLICAN Candidates
Republican District 24
Tracy Pennycuick
Republican District 44
Melissa Dicranian
Republican District 48
Chris Gebhard vs Clovis Crane
Pennsylvania State Senate DEMOCTRATIC Candidates
Democrat District 24
Christopher Thomas
Democrat District 44
Katie Muth
Democrat District 48
Unopposed
Pennsylvania House of Representatives REPUBLICAN Candidates
District 5
Eric Weaknecht
District 99
David H. Zimmerman
District 124
Jamie Barton
District 126
Miguel Vasques
District 127
TBD Republican
District 128
Mark Gillen vs Dave Hughes
District 129
Unopposed
Districtic 130
Mitchell Micale vs Melissa Brewer
Pennsylvania House of Representatives DEMOCRATIC Candidates
District 5
Andres Ruben Flammer Santiago –
District 99
Ethan Gabrick
District 124
Tina Burns
District 126
Jacklyn Rusnock vs. Joshua Caltagirone
District 127
Manuel Guzman
District 128
Unopposed
District 129
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
District 130
Unopposed
Members of the Republican Committee Running for State Committee - Here are the Candidates
Laura Jane Miller – Albany Township
Michael Cuozzo – Exeter Township
Tammy DeLucai – Tilden Township
Victoria Bently – S. Heidelburg Township
Shawn Gamble – Spring Township
John A. Wokcik – Centre Township
Linda Brancadora – Bern Township
John Fieiding – Mt. Penn Borough
Lisha Rowe – Cumru Township
Dean Klopp – Bethel Township