Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 118

Pennsylvania's 118th State House of Representatives district
Representative	Jim Haddock D – Pittston Township
Population (2022)	61,770

The 118th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The district has been represented by Democrat Jim Haddock since 2023.

District profile

The 118th District is located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, including the following areas: ^[1]

Lackawanna County (part)

• Dalton
• Glenburn Township
• La Plume Township
• Moosic
• Newton Township
• Old Forge
• Ransom Township
• Taylor
• West Abington Township

Luzerne County (part)

• Avoca
• Dupont
• Duryea
• Hughestown
• Jenkins Township
• Laflin
• Pittston
• Pittston Township
• West Pittston
• Yatesville

Representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
James Musto	Democrat	1969 – 1971		Died on May 1, 1971 [2]
Raphael J. Musto	Democrat	1971 – 1980		Elected to fill vacancy [3] Resigned on April 15, 1980, after election to U.S. House of Representatives [4]
Thomas M. Tigue	Democrat	1981 – 2006
Michael B. Carroll	Democrat	2007 – 2022	Avoca	Did not seek re-election
Jim Haddock	Democrat	2023 – present	Pittston Township	Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jim Haddock	14,611	52.33
	Republican	James May	13,310	47.67
Total votes			27,921	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	18,759	53.53
	Republican	Andrew Holter	16,283	46.47
Total votes			35,042	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	Unopposed
Total votes			15,936	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	Unopposed
Total votes			20,627	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	Unopposed
Total votes			12,209	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	16,879	65.28
	Republican	Terrence O'Connor	8,977	34.72
Total votes			25,856	100.00
	Democratic hold

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 118

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael B. Carroll (incumbent)	10,775	59.01
	Republican	Terrence O'Connor	7,484	40.99
Total votes			18,259	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

• Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.

1. "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
2. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
3. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
4. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.

External links

• District Map from the United States Census Bureau
• Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
• Population Date for District 45 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.