Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Caucus Administrator for the Pennsylvania House Republicans, announced that she will not seek reelection to her Cumberland County seat this fall.

“It has been a tremendous privilege to serve a community I know so well and the people I respect so deeply,” Delozier said. “I have always been humbled by the trust placed in me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside residents, local leaders, and colleagues to make our West Shore communities stronger places to live, work, and raise a family.”

The 58-year-old Delozier was first elected to the state House in 2008 and is in her ninth term in Harrisburg. Previously, she served in the Auditor General’s office and on the senior staff of the Ridge and Schweiker administrations.

The graduate of the University of Delaware said in a press release that she approached public service with a commitment to listening, collaboration, and results. Known for working across party lines, she focused on addressing local priorities and delivering practical solutions for the people she was elected to represent.

“Serving in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. I am thankful for the trust and partnership of my family, staff, colleagues, constituents, and friends, whose support 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 was given for her departure, it is a critical opening in a state House that finds Republicans in a one-seat minority. Her district is showing signs of becoming more purple than red, especially in the political bellwether areas of eastern Cumberland County. In one example, Hampden Township saw four Republican incumbent commissioners out of office, giving the board its first Democratic majority in memory. The GOP still maintains a 10-point voter registration advantage (45.6-35.9%) but independents continue to grow with nearly 15 percent indicating no affiliation.

Delozier defeated Democratic opponent Sara Agerton by just under 4,000 votes and nine points in 2024, but the district only supported President Donald Trump by 343 votes out of nearly 39,000 or +0.9 points.

“On behalf of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, we thank Rep. Delozier for her honorable service to the Commonwealth,” said PA GOP spokesperson James Markley. “Rep. Delozier has worked in facets of state government most of her life, even before she was first elected to her seat in 2008. Her expertise and experience will be missed in Harrisburg. We wish her nothing but success, and we know she will be a valuable asset in whatever she does next, as she has been in the state legislature.”

“Both Republicans and Democrats can agree on one thing: Pennsylvania Democrats are on offense in 2026 while the GOP is scrambling,” said PA Dems chair Eugene DePasquale. “The 88th House District was always going to be a key pickup opportunity, but today’s news has put us in the driver’s seat.

“After a historic election night in 2025, with wins up and down the ballot across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Democrats’ momentum continues to build. We are not only going to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro, but we are in a great position to expand our majority in the House and flip the Senate. With a trifecta in Harrisburg, Governor Shapiro will be able to get even more done for the people of Pennsylvania in his second term.”

The 88th legislative district comprises the boroughs of Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, and Shiremanstown, as well as Hampden and part of Lower Allen townships.