Brenda Pugh

Republican Party

Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Predecessor:Aaron Kaufer (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$110,015.54/year

Per diem

$198/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

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Brenda Pugh (Republican Party) is a member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives, representingDistrict 120. She assumed office on December 1, 2024. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.

Pugh (Republican Party) is running for re-election to thePennsylvania House of Representatives to representDistrict 120. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Brenda Pugh's career experience includes being a business owner.^[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

IncumbentBrenda Pugh (R) is running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Brenda Pugh

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

Brenda Pugh defeatedFern Leard in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brenda Pugh (R)	57.6	18,700
		Fern Leard (D)	42.3	13,740
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	53

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 32,493
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

Fern Leard defeatedJohn Morgan in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fern Leard	59.3	3,449
	Submit photo	John Morgan	39.9	2,319
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	49

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,817
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120

Brenda Pugh defeatedLee Ann McDermott andPatrick Musto in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 120 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brenda Pugh	62.8	3,972
	Submit photo	Lee Ann McDermott	24.4	1,543
	Submit photo	Patrick Musto	12.3	778
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	28

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 6,321
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

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