Munroe-McPhillips 144th State Rep. Race Separated By 50 Votes

Updated: 11:30 p.m. Tuesday

WARMINSTER, PA —State Rep. Brian Munroe held a lead of 50 votes in late tallies for state representative in the 144th Legislative District in Tuesday's general election.

Residents cast votes for incumbent Democrat Munroe and Republican challenger Dan McPhillips.

No results are yet available. This live update will continue to provide the latest numbers as they become available during the night.

The race has been heated between the two candidates with attacks on who is financially backing McPhillips to questions about Munroe's military discharge.

All election results from the Bucks County Board of Elections are unofficial.

Check back to Patch for live results as the evening progresses.

Voter turnout was 38.7 percent.

With 44.7 percent of Bucks County's 304 precincts reporting:

• Democrat Brian Munroe —15,588 Votes (50.47%)
• Republican Dan McPhillips —15,239 Votes (49.34%)

The 144th Legislative District includes Warminster, Warrington, Ivyland, and part of New Britain Township.

For full coverage of the election in Pennsylvania, go here.