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Hatboro Today
By the People, for the People
GOP Party Seeks Candidate to Challenge Longtime State Rep. Guenst
Democratic incumbent Nancy Guenst has held the 152nd Legislative District seat for six years.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Hatboro Republican Organization is looking for a candidate to run against longtime Democratic State Rep. Nancy Guenst in the upcoming May primary election. Guenst, who previously served as the mayor of Hatboro, is running for re-election in the 152nd Legislative District, which covers Hatboro, Bryn Athyn, Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland, and part of Abington Township. Guenst says she received 66% of the votes in the last general election and that her legislative office in downtown Hatboro is one of the busiest in the state.
Why it matters
This race highlights the ongoing political dynamics in eastern Montgomery County, where the Democratic party has maintained control of the 152nd Legislative District seat for several election cycles. The GOP is looking to mount a challenge, but Guenst appears to have a strong hold on the district based on her past electoral performance.
The details
Guenst is a multiple-term incumbent who previously served as the mayor of Hatboro. She is running for re-election in the 152nd Legislative District, which covers several municipalities in eastern Montgomery County. The Hatboro Republican Organization is seeking a candidate to run against Guenst in the upcoming May primary, but Guenst says she is confident she will retain the seat, citing her 66% vote share in the last general election.
- Guenst is running for re-election in the May 2026 primary election.
- Guenst received 66% of the votes in the November 2024 general election.
The players
Nancy Guenst
Democratic State Representative for the 152nd Legislative District, which covers Hatboro, Bryn Athyn, Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland, and part of Abington Township. Guenst previously served as the mayor of Hatboro.
Hatboro Republican Organization
The local Republican party organization in Hatboro, Pennsylvania that is seeking a candidate to challenge Guenst in the upcoming election.
What they’re saying
“You're not going to get anybody. You gotta be goofy. I'm already here six years.”
— Nancy Guenst, State Representative (Patch)
What’s next
The Hatboro Republican Organization is actively seeking a candidate to run against Guenst in the May 2026 primary election.
The takeaway
This race highlights the ongoing political dynamics in eastern Montgomery County, where the Democratic party has maintained control of the 152nd Legislative District seat for several election cycles. The GOP is looking to mount a challenge, but Guenst appears to have a strong hold on the district based on her past electoral performance and long tenure in the state legislature.
