Eric Weaknecht is returning to the 5th Legislative District.
The Lower Heidelberg Township Republican defeated Democratic challenger Andres Santiago in the race for the state House seat. The district stretches across western Berks County, encompassing 20 municipalities in their entirety and part of Spring Township.
State Rep. Eric Weaknecht
According to incomplete and unofficial vote totals, Weaknecht received 15,490 votes and Santiago received 9,909 votes. Those totals may not include all mail and provisional ballots and will remain unofficial until results are certified.
Weaknecht was first elected to serve the district in 2024. Prior to his election, he served as Berks County sheriff for 16 years. He started his career in the sheriff’s office in 1984 as a deputy.