Democrat Tim Hayes has declared victory in Pennsylvania’s 143rd House District, with a 209-vote lead over Republican incumbent Shelby Labs in unofficial totals reported Nov. 9 by Doylestown Patch.
The reported count gives Hayes 16,597 votes, Labs 16,388 and independent candidate Chris Gambino 713. These are unofficial returns, rather than a certified result.
Labs acknowledged the outcome in a Facebook statement quoted by Patch, saying it had been “the honor of a lifetime” to represent the district. She has held the seat since January 2021.
Hayes, president of Dublin Borough Council and a Pennsylvania Army National Guard veteran, said his priorities include affordability, open-space protection and support for first responders. Patch reported that he has served six years on the council and served six years in the National Guard.
The Bucks County Democratic Committee’s candidate profile describes Hayes as an environmental policy professional. His campaign emphasized making the district more affordable while investing in public safety and infrastructure.
The district includes Bedminster, Hilltown, Plumstead and Tinicum townships, part of New Britain Township, and the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville and Silverdale, according to Patch.
