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Politics in Benton

Who represents Benton

Benton is represented in Congress by Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick and Representative Daniel Meuser. Josh Shapiro is governor.

John FettermanDavid McCormickDaniel Meuser6 people represent Benton →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Pennsylvania

What stands out about civic life in Benton

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Pennsylvania

Who represents Benton in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Benton.

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Josh ShapiroGovernor of PennsylvaniaDemocrat · Since 2023Website ↗717-787-2500
State Senate · District 27
Lynda CulverState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗570-387-4267Email
State House · District 109
Robert LeadbeterState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗570-387-0246Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Columbia County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Columbia County. Benton’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President32,576 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican65.0%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat34.0%
Others0.9%

Pennsylvania: Trump 50.4%, Harris 48.7%

U.S. Senate32,375 votes
David H McCormickRepublican63.6%
Robert P CaseyDemocrat33.9%
Others2.5%

Pennsylvania: McCormick 48.8%, Casey 48.6%

U.S. House · Pennsylvania's 9th District391,735 votes
Daniel MeuserRepublican70.5%
Amanda R WaldmanDemocrat29.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Pennsylvania voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Pennsylvania
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Daniel Meuser)
  • GovernorNow Josh Shapiro
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Benton are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Benton
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Benton in Congress

Two senators for all of Pennsylvania, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Pennsylvania
John Fetterman
John FettermanU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2023Website ↗202-224-4254
David McCormick
David McCormickU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-6324
U.S. House · Pennsylvania's 9th District
Daniel Meuser
Daniel MeuserU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-225-6511
Closer to home

Where Benton’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Benton’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

Budget, taxes and staff on Town Hall →

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Benton by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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