Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are included in PA House District 13?
With 15 boroughs and townships, District 13 encompasses:
| East Nottingham Township Elk Township Franklin Township Highland Township London Britain Township London Grove Township Londonderry Township Lower Oxford Township New London Township Oxford Borough Penn Township Upper Oxford Township West Fallowfield Township West Grove Borough West Nottingham Township Find your polling place. |  |
With 15 boroughs and townships, District 13 encompasses:
East Nottingham Township
Elk Township
Franklin Township
Highland Township
London Britain Township
London Grove Township
Londonderry Township
Lower Oxford Township
New London Township
Oxford Borough
Penn Township
Upper Oxford Township
West Fallowfield Township
West Grove Borough
West Nottingham Township
Find your polling place.
What is the role of a PA State Representative?
A Pennsylvania State Representative serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg.
Core Responsibilities:
Write & vote on state laws (education, healthcare, taxes, public safety, transportation)
Pass the state budget
Represent their district’s interests in the State Capital— Harrisburg
Provide constituent services (PennDOT, unemployment, property tax rebates, state agencies)
Oversee state agencies
Is this the same race as Chrissy Houlahan’s race? Are you running against Chrissy Houlahan?
No. Madelyn Alvarino is running to be the PA State Representative in PA House District 13. Madelyn will focuses on laws and services that affect Pennsylvania.
Chrissy Houlahan is a U.S. Congressperson. Chrissy focuses on laws and policies that affect the entire country.
Both Madelyn for PA House District 13 and Chrissy Houlahan for US Congress-PA 06 races are on your ballot in 2026. You will vote for both offices.
Are Independents encouraged to vote in 2026?
Yes. Pennsylvania election code states:
Independents and other non-party affiliated voters can vote in every General Election.
THEY CAN VOTE EVERY NOVEMBER, EVERY YEAR.
Do you have questions?
Call PA Department of State-Elections Division at 717.787.5280 or email RA-Elections@pa.gov.
Your vote matters. Raise your voice and VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026.
Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM. Your voice is essential. Vote!
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