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Tim Murphy✓ (i) Republican 213,349 64.1% Steve O'Donnell Democrat 119,661 35.9% Margin history PA-18 across every cycle on record. Each year links to its district page.
Year Won Margin Votes 2020 D 384,247 2018 D 231,472 2016 R 293,684 2014 R 166,076 2012 R 338,873 2010 R 240,446 2008 R 333,010 2006 R 250,240 2004 R 315,314 2002 R 199,349 2000 D 224,929 1998 D 145,337 1996 D 214,990 1994 D 185,750 1992 R 254,329 1990 R 166,577 1988 D 218,488 1986 D 165,328 1984 D 238,489 1982 D 187,683 1980 D 186,462 1978 D 154,671 1976 D 191,381
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2008 US House returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · district lines from the 2010-census apportionment. Real returns — nothing estimated.
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