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Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania House District 82 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Paul Takac

DemocraticIncumbent

2026 race · Pennsylvania House District 82

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

98%2%

90% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

90%10%
● Paul TakacINC● Kirsten McTernan
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Background

Current office
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, HD-82
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026