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2026 PA-11 Race: Smucker Faces Strong Democratic Challenge

2/3/2026

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In the 2026 race for Pennsylvania's 11th District, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) faces Democrats Nancy Mannion (D) and Sarah Renee Klimm (D) and Independent Jeffrey Wilder.
Smucker has held the seat since 2019 and has $1 million in campaign funds.
Klimm, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, seeks to be the second transgender person elected to Congress and focuses on affordability.
Both Democrats criticize Smucker's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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In the 2026 race for Pennsylvania's 11th District, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) faces Democrats Nancy Mannion (D) and Sarah Renee Klimm (D) and Independent Jeffrey Wilder.
Smucker has held the seat since 2019 and has $1 million in campaign funds.
Klimm, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, seeks to be the second transgender person elected to Congress and focuses on affordability.
Both Democrats criticize Smucker's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.