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Special Election Set for Pennsylvania House District 42 on February 24

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Special election scheduled for February 24, 2026
  • Vacancy follows Dan Miller’s resignation after court election
  • Democratic and Republican nominees announced

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 42nd House District will participate in a special election on February 24, 2026, to select a new state representative following a recent vacancy.

The seat became vacant after Dan Miller resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. His resignation occurred after he was elected to serve on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, leaving the district without legislative representation.

House Speaker Joanna McClinton signed the official writs of election, setting the special election date for late February. The process aims to fill the vacancy and restore full representation for the district’s residents.

The Democratic Party has nominated Jennifer (Jen) Mazzocco, while the Republican Party’s candidate is Joseph Leckenby. Both candidates are seeking to represent the district, which covers Baldwin Township, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Mount Lebanon, and parts of Upper St. Clair.

What the numbers show

  • Special election date is February 24, 2026
  • 3,287 mail-in ballots had been returned as of February 20, 2026
  • Mail-in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on election day

The special election was prompted by Dan Miller’s resignation on December 17, 2025. This procedural step followed his successful campaign for a judicial position in Allegheny County.

Allegheny County officials reported that thousands of mail-in ballots had already been returned ahead of the election. Voters who choose this method must ensure their ballots arrive by the designated deadline on election day.

The 42nd District includes several municipalities in Allegheny County, providing representation for a diverse group of communities. The outcome of the election will determine who will serve as the district’s next state representative.

Further details about the election process and candidate information have been made available by the Allegheny County Elections Division and local organizations.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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