1982 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 23 Election

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Who won the 1982 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 23 Election?

William F. Clinger Jr. won the 1982 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 23 Election. William F. Clinger Jr. received 92,424 popular votes (65.22%). The main challenger was Joseph J. Calla Jr. (34.78%).

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Jr. +30.4 pts · won by 43,127 votes

William F. Clinger Jr.RepublicanWINNER65.22%

92,424 votes

Joseph J. Calla Jr.Democratic34.78%

49,297 votes

Popular-vote totals for U.S. House elections come from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab (1976–2024).

Data last verified July 28, 2026.