Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1

The 1st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in northwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Pat Harkins since 2006.

Pennsylvania's 1st State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
 Pat Harkins
DErie
Population (2022)65,227

District profile

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The 1st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania and includes the following area:[1]

The district boundaries also include Pennsylvania's portion of Lake Erie.

Representatives

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Representative[2]Party[2]Years[2]HomeDistrict boundaries
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Frank PolaskiDemocrat1969–1970
Defeated in primary election[3]
ErieMoved from the 2nd Erie County district.
1969–1972
Bernard DombrowskiDemocrat1970–1990
Did not run for re-election
Erie
1972–1982
1982–1992
Kenneth KruszewskiDemocrat1990–1992
Defeated in primary election[4]
Erie
Linda Bebko-JonesDemocrat1992–2006
Did not seek re-election
Erie1992–2002
2002–2014
Erie County: Erie (part); Lawrence Park Township
Total population: 59,050
Pat HarkinsDemocrat2006–presentErie
2014–2022[5]
Erie County: Erie (part: Wards 01, 02, 05 [part: Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19], 06 [part: Divisions 02, 03 and 04]); Lawrence Park Township; Wesleyville
Total population: 60,428

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 1[6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPat Harkins (incumbent) 13,327 79.7
LibertarianMichael G. Thomas3,39420.3
Total votes16,721 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pat Harkins (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes17,919 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pat Harkins (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes13,019 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPat Harkins (incumbent) 14,785 72.92
RepublicanWilliam Crotty5,49127.08
Total votes20,276 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pat Harkins (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes9,146 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pat Harkins (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes16,970 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 1
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pat Harkins (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes10,645 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
  3. ^ Margasak, Larry (May 20, 1970). "12 members in State House defeated". The Gettysburg Times. p. 17. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  4. ^ McQuown, Lynn S; Ehgartner Jr, George J, eds. (1993). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 111. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. pp. 7–13. ISBN 0-8182-0177-0.
  5. ^ Pennsylvania Department of State. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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