2026 Election Preview: 144th Legislative District

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The midterm elections are less than three weeks away and PoliticsPA has identified 18 State House races throughout the Commonwealth to focus on during the run-up to the 2026 election, as part of our 31 Races in 31 Days series.

HD-144: Brian Munroe (D) v. Mike Murphy (R)

The Key Numbers

  • Voter Registration favors Republicans by 4.4 percentage points (as of 10/12)
  • 2024 Presidential. Donald Trump +0.4
  • 2024 District: Munroe d. Dan McPhillips, 51-49% (1,065 votes)
IncumbentChallenger
Brian Munroe (D)Mike Murphy (R)
WarminsterResidenceWarrington
West Chester UniversityEducationEpiscopal School of Nursing
Elected state representative in 2022

Former Bucks County Clerk of Courts

Retired police officer
ExperienceCritical Care Nurse
unopposedPrimary Resultunopposed

Fully supports raising the minimum wage

Stand firmly in support of women and will fight for their right to access the reproductive healthcare they need and deserve, including access to abortion

Continue to advocate for more laws tackling AI-related issues and fighting for affordable energy for Pennsylvanians.

Support exploring free Community College, and Student Loan Debt Relief.strongly support protections against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, and jury service.
PrioritiesCommon-sense fiscal discipline that focuses on our priorities and makes sure the state spends only what it has

Improving Education Through accountability, investment and choice

Ending the Political Games & Partisanship
The cost of living is skyrocketing. From groceries and gas to astronomical home energy bills and healthcare costs, families that were already stretched thin are being crushed by reckless federal policies and unchecked corporate greed. I’m fighting for families and getting results, addressing challenges in our district and working to level the playing field. I secured millions of dollars in infrastructure, public works, and community organizations throughout the 144th, increased funding for our public schools, and pushed for state budgets with historic investments in economic development. I also sponsored legislation to put smart guardrails in place to ensure AI data centers won’t destroy our communities while corporations hoard profits.

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Voter GuideGo DeeperVoter Guide
Raised: $53,074
Spent: $34,910
Cash on Hand (6/8): $71,456
2026 FundraisingRaised: $31,373
Spent: $8,235
Cash on Hand (9/14): $23,137
My approach is to look beyond party lines, reach across the aisle and get things done. That said, there are some values I hold very dear and I will not compromise on them!QuotableWhatever It Takes
MunroeForPA.comCampaign WebsiteMurphyForStateRep.com
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District Composition

Part of BUCKS County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of New Britain (PART, District South), Warminster and Warrington and the BOROUGH of Ivyland.

More Information

Bucks County Board of Election

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