Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District

Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District is represented by Chrissy Houlahan (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2019. Houlahan has an overall VoteSee report card grade of F, voted in 97% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district includes Reading, West Chester, and Phoenixville. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 70% of residents live in Chester County. About 780,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $106,917.

Current Representative

Chrissy Houlahan (Democrat) has represented Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District since 2019.

VoteSee report card grade: F
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 97% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 96%

See Chrissy Houlahan's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Pennsylvania 6th District

Winner: Chrissy Houlahan.

Incumbent Chrissy Houlahan is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.1M, $4.1M cash on hand; VoteSee report card F; 97% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
Marty Young (Republican): raised $459K, $102K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 779,553
Median household income: $106,917
Median age: 40
Median home value: $416,700
Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Houlahan Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act (Jul 23, 2026) — Passed
Aye on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Ryan Costello — Republican (2015–2019)
Jim Gerlach — Republican (2003–2015)
Tim Holden — Democrat (1993–2003)
Gus Yatron — Democrat (1969–1993)
George Rhodes — Democrat (1963–1969)
Herman Toll — Democrat (1959–1963)
Hugh Scott — Republican (1947–1959)
Herbert McGlinchey — Democrat (1945–1947)
Francis Myers — Democrat (1939–1945)
Michael Stack — Democrat (1935–1939)
Edward Stokes — Republican (1933–1935)
Robert Davis — Republican (1931–1933)

Where the District Is

Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District covers 925 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Chester County (part): 70% of residents
Berks County (part): 30% of residents

Largest communities

Reading
West Chester
Phoenixville
Coatesville
Wyomissing
Downingtown
Lionville
Paoli

Neighboring Districts

Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District — Madeleine Dean (Democrat)
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District — Mary Scanlon (Democrat)
Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District — Daniel Meuser (Republican)
Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District — Lloyd Smucker (Republican)
Delaware's At-Large Congressional District — Sarah McBride (Democrat)
Maryland's 1st Congressional District — Andy Harris (Republican)

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators

John Fetterman — Democrat, senior senator
Dave McCormick — Republican, junior senator