Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), administrator of the Republican Caucus in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, announced that she will not seek re-election to her Cumberland County seat this fall.
“It has been an enormous privilege to serve a community I know so well and people I respect so deeply,” Delozier said. “I have always felt honored by the trust placed in me and grateful for the opportunity to work with residents, local leaders and colleagues to make our West Shore communities stronger places to live, work and raise a family.”
Delozier, 58, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2008 and is serving her ninth term in Harrisburg. She previously worked in the Office of the Auditor General and in management positions in the Ridge and Schweiker administrations.
The University of Delaware graduate said in a press release that she approached public service with a goal of listening, collaboration and results. Known for working across party lines, she focused on advancing local priorities and providing practical solutions to the people she was elected to represent.
“Serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has been one of the most impactful chapters of my life. I am grateful for the trust and partnership of my family, staff, colleagues, constituents and friends whose support has made this work possible. As I turn the page, I do so with gratitude and appreciation for all we have accomplished.”
While no official reason has been given for her departure, it is a critical opening in a statehouse where Republicans are a single-seat minority. Her district shows signs of becoming more purple than red, especially in the political areas of eastern Cumberland County. In one example, in Hampden Township, four incumbent Republican commissioners resigned, giving the board its first Democratic majority in memory. The GOP still maintains a 10-point lead in voter counts (45.6-35.9%), but the number of independent voters continues to grow, with almost 15% indicating no affiliation.
Delozier defeated his Democratic opponent Sarah Agerton in 2024, almost 4 thousand votes and 9 points, but the district only gave support President Donald Trump by a majority of 343 votes out of nearly 39,000, or +0.9 points.
“On behalf of the Pennsylvania Republican Party, we thank Rep. Delozier for her honorable service to the Commonwealth,” said a PA GOP spokesperson James Markley. “Representative Delozier has worked in state government for most of her life, even before she was first elected to this position in 2008. Her knowledge and experience will be missed in Harrisburg. We wish her every success and know she will be an asset to whatever she pursues next, as she has done in the state legislature.”
“Both Republicans and Democrats can agree on one thing: Pennsylvania Democrats in 2026 will be on the attack while the GOP bickers,” said PA Dems Chairman Eugene DePasquale. “The 88th Home District has always been a key pickup opportunity, but today’s news has put us in the driver’s seat.
“After a historic election night in 2025, when votes were won across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Democrats’ momentum continues to grow. Not only do we intend to re-elect Governor Josh Shapirobut we are in an excellent position to raise our majority in the House and flip the Senate. Thanks to the Harrisburg trifecta, Governor Shapiro will be able to do even more for Pennsylvanians in his second term.”
The 88th Legislative District includes Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland and Shiremanstown townships, as well as Hampden and part of Lower Allen townships.
