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Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania House District 49 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ismail Smith-Wade-El

DemocraticIncumbent

2026 race · Pennsylvania House District 49

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%
● Ismail Smith-Wade-ElINC● Venessa Acosta
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Background

Current office
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, HD-49
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026