| Pennsylvania's 4th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 64,282 | ||
The 4th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is located in northwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jake Banta since 2023.
District profile
The 4th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Erie County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Amity Township
- Concord Township
- Franklin Township
- Corry
- Edinboro
- Elgin
- Girard
- Girard Township
- Greenfield Township
- Lake City
- LeBoeuf Township
- McKean
- McKean Township
- Mill Village
- North East
- North East Township
- Platea
- Union City
- Union Township
- Venango Township
- Washington Township
- Waterford
- Waterford Township
- Wattsburg
- Wayne Township
Representatives
| Representative[2] | Party[2] | Years[2] | District home | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Forest Hopkins | Republican | 1969 – 1978 | North East | Died in office on April 27, but defeated in May 14 primary.[3][4] |
| Harry Bowser | Republican | 1979 – 1988 | North East Township | Defeated in general election.[5] |
| Tom Scrimenti | Democrat | 1989 – 2004 | North East | Defeated in general election.[6] |
| Curt Sonney | Republican | 2005 – 2022 | Harborcreek Township | |
| Jake Banta | Republican | 2023 – present | Waterford | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Banta | 16,375 | 61.44 | |
| Democratic | Chelsea Oliver | 10,276 | 38.56 | |
| Total votes | 26,651 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 26,762 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 17,389 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 22,790 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | 10,762 | 63.73 | -36.27 | |
| Democratic | Curtis Smith | 6,124 | 36.27 | +36.27 | |
| Margin of victory | 4,638 | 27.47 | -27.47 | ||
| Turnout | 16,886 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 18,867 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curt Sonney (incumbent) | 13,401 | 72.65 | +5.81 | |
| Democratic | Gerald Price | 5,046 | 27.35 | -5.81 | |
| Margin of victory | 8,356 | 45.29 | +11.61 | ||
| Turnout | 18,448 | 100 | |||
References
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 3-261.
- ^ Ackley, Gail; Arcuri, Patricia D, eds. (1979). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 104. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. p. 718.
- ^ Doukas, Ozzie, ed. (1989). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 109. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. p. 640. ISBN 0-8182-0130-4.
- ^ Schehr, Elizabeth, ed. (2005). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 117. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. pp. 7–26. ISBN 0-8182-0304-8.
External links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 04 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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This page was last edited on 21 December 2023, at 03:08