1986Final results
1986 election for Pennsylvania House District 197
Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Pennsylvania
Andrew J. Carn (D) won with 93.8% of the vote, defeating Edwards P. Bevans Sr. (R) by 87.6 points.
Andrew J. CarnDemocrat · winner · incumbent
93.8%12,876
Edwards P. Bevans Sr.Republican
6.2%853
13,729 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET