The 2016 elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 8, 2016, with all odd-numbered districts being contested. Primary elections were held on April 26, 2016. The term of office for those elected in 2016 began when the Senate convened in January 2017. Pennsylvania state senators are elected to four-year terms, with 25 of the 50 seats contested every two years.
Republicans had controlled the chamber since the 1994 election ( years as of election day). This was the most recent Pennsylvania senate election in which the Republican party gained seats.
Overview Affiliation Candidates Votes Vote % Seats won Seats after Republican 19 1,467,674 53.29% 16 (3) 34 Democratic 18 1,272,575 46.20% 9 (3) 16 Independent 2 14,032 0.51% 0 Total 39 2,754,281 100% 25 50
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Governing | October 12, 2016
Special election A special election was held on April 26, 2016, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dominic Pileggi on January 5, 2016, after his election to a county judgeship.
General election
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