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2018Final results

2018 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 48

Pennsylvania State Senate · Pennsylvania

Michael J. Folmer (R) won with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Lois K. Herr (D) by 25.9 points.

Michael J. FolmerRepublican · winner · incumbent
62.9%60,357
Lois K. HerrDemocrat
37.1%35,545
95,902 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+39.02002R+26.82006R+44.72010R+25.92018R+36.82022R+24.22026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET