Republican state Sen. Joe Pittman defeated Democratic challenger Anthony Deloreto to represent the 41st District for a full four-year term, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's general election that do not include a count of mail-in ballots.

Pittman, of Indiana County, has served since winning a special election in 2019. Pittman serves as chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.

“I'm just very overwhelmed by the support the voters have given me to date. I'm eager to serve them faithfully for the next four years,” Pittman said.

He applauded the strong voter turnout.

“It's clear the election has captured the interest of the voters like no other. I think that speaks to our constitutional republic,” he said.

In his next term, Pittman said he will focus on the economy, family-sustaining jobs “and helping our community grow and prosper.”

Deloreto, a Democrat from Indiana County, is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and an owner of Spaghetti Benders restaurant in Indiana. He could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.

State Senate District 41 extends into four counties, including all, most or part of Armstrong, Butler, Indiana and Westmoreland counties.

Pittman defeated Deloreto 17,018-3,054 in Butler County, 24,083-4,155 in Armstrong County, 24,148-5,639 in Indiana County and 5,467-1,568 in Westmoreland County.

The 41st District includes Bruin, Chicora, Cherry Valley, East Butler, Eau Claire, Fairview, Karns City, Petrolia and Saxonburg boroughs; and Allegheny, Buffalo, Clearfield, Clinton, Concord, Donegal, Fairview, Jefferson, Middlesex, Oakland, Parker, Summit, Venango, Washington and Winfield townships.

Pittman won in every municipality in Butler County that reported election results by presstime Tuesday night.

The vote was 339-56 in Chicora, 20-7 in Cherry Valley, 261-78 in East Butler, 74-7 in Karns City, 467-119 in Saxonburg, 702-139 in Donegal Township, 992-154 in Jefferson Township, 1,138-159 in Oakland Township, 624-118 in Summit Township North, 942-184 in Summit Township South and 483-76 in Washington Township.