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Hugh Darlington in Pennsylvania House District 98

Candidate for PA House · District 98

Hugh Darlington

Service Before Politics.
Listening Before Leading.

Hugh Darlington, candidate for Pennsylvania House District 98
U.S. Navy Veteran Certified Arborist Penn State '83 Husband, Father, Grandfather

Meet Hugh

Putting Community First

I'm Hugh Darlington, and I'm running to serve the people of Pennsylvania's 98th District because I believe our communities deserve leadership that listens, serves, and brings people together.

I'm not a career politician. I'm a veteran, arborist, husband, father, and grandfather who has spent most of my life working hard, serving others, and standing up for what's right.

Like many people across our communities, I'm concerned about rising costs, growing division, and whether future generations will have the same opportunities we once did.

I believe government should work for ordinary people again — supporting strong schools, working families, local businesses, agriculture, veterans, and safe communities.

“I believe leadership should lower the temperature, focus on practical solutions, and put people before politics.”

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Community Voices

In their own words — supporters from across District 98 on why they’re backing Hugh.

A campaign volunteer

I decided to volunteer for Hugh’s campaign because I believe he truly cares about the people in our community. When Hugh talks about affordability and healthcare, it’s obvious he understands what families are up against — and he wants to help.

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community-driven campaign.

Every contribution helps Hugh connect with voters across District 98.

Priorities

What Matters to Our District 98 Community

Hugh's priorities are shaped by decades of service, stewardship, and listening to neighbors across Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

Strong Communities

Communities work best when people feel connected, trust their neighbors, and know their voices matter.

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Strong Public Schools & Career Pathways

Every student deserves multiple pathways to success — college, apprenticeships, the trades, agriculture, or service.

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Economy & Working Families

People who work hard deserve dignity, good-paying jobs, and affordable healthcare.

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Responsible Stewardship

Protecting clean water, farmland, and open space is a responsibility we owe the next generation.

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Trust, Service & Accountability

Lowering the political temperature and restoring trust that government works for ordinary people.

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Lancaster County

Conoy Township, East Donegal Township, Elizabethtown Borough, Marietta Borough, Mount Joy Borough, Mount Joy Township, West Donegal Township

Lebanon County

Mount Gretna Borough, South Annville Township, South Londonderry Township

District boundary: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024.

Endorsements

Standing with Hugh

Hugh Darlington is proud to be endorsed by elected officials, community leaders, labor unions, and organizations.

Alice Yoder, Lancaster County Commissioner endorses Hugh Darlington
Donegal Democrats of Lancaster County endorses Hugh Darlington
Ed Krebs, former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (Lebanon) endorses Hugh Darlington
IBEW Local 743 endorses Hugh Darlington
Izzy of Lancaster endorses Hugh Darlington
James Malone, candidate for Pennsylvania Senate endorses Hugh Darlington
Lancaster County Democrats endorses Hugh Darlington
Matt Rodriguez, Elizabethtown Borough Councilman endorses Hugh Darlington
Nancy Mannion, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress (PA-11) endorses Hugh Darlington
Nikki Rivera, candidate for Pennsylvania State House endorses Hugh Darlington
Zachery Hollcraft, Mount Joy Borough Councilman endorses Hugh Darlington

In the News

  • LancasterOnline
  • WITF
  • PennLive | The Patriot-News
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