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STATE COLLEGE -- Preliminary results show incumbent Paul Takac holding a strong lead over his Republican challenger, Kirsten McTernan, as representative of the 82nd district for his third term. As a reminder, all results are considered preliminary until their certification, which typically happens a few weeks after Election Day.
With all 32 Centre County precincts reporting for the 82nd District, Takac holds 13,106 votes to McTernan's 8,057 -- a gap of just over 5,000 votes.
Following the election, Takac shared the following statement on the results of the election in HD-82 on Tuesday:
"I'm so thankful for the support of my family, friends, staff and volunteers throughout this entire campaign and I am grateful to be returning to Harrisburg for a third term representing the people of Centre County.
I also want to thank our Centre County Commissioners, Elections Office staff and every person who dedicated countless hours both inside the polls and out to ensure a free and fair election, and that every person's vote is counted and their voice is heard.
Since being elected, I've worked hard to deliver for Centre County by cutting taxes, bringing back over $45 million to the district, standing up for healthcare and public education and keeping our communities safe. I'll keep advocating in Harrisburg for every community in the district and ensure that our region has the resources it needs to thrive.
With my fellow Representatives-elect, I look forward to continuing to fight for Centre County and our entire Commonwealth every day."
Preliminary results show 55% of Centre County's 103,270 registered voters participated in this year's election.