State
State Representative, 162nd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Delaware County only: Folcroft, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Rutledge and Sharon Hill boroughs; Darby Township Wards 1 and 2; and most of Ridley Township (Ward 1 precinct 2 and Wards 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9, plus Ward 5 precinct 2).
Taxes & budget
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Supports disciplined budgeting that avoids wasteful spending while prioritizing essential services.
- Opposes another property tax increase.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Mike MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
- Proposes requiring suicide prevention hotline numbers, such as 988, on middle and high school student ID cards.In office
Housing
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Supports policies for stable housing costs, responsible taxation and practical approaches to everyday living expenses.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Calls for doing everything possible to lower grocery and utility costs.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
- Sponsored a House-passed bill to crack down on employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors.In office
- Pledges to focus on solutions for working-class Pennsylvanians rather than big corporations.In office
Environment & parks
Mike MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
- Backs state PENNVEST funding for PFAS removal at Ridley's water plant, which he says spares local taxpayers.In office
Health & human services
Mike MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
- Calls for tighter regulation to keep private equity firms from destroying health care systems.In office
Government & transparency
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Supports local governance that prioritizes responsiveness, efficiency and accountability.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Mike MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Dave DellosoDemocratic
- Proposes legalizing adult-use cannabis sold through state stores and expunging low-level cannabis convictions.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.