Pennsylvania's 32nd congressional district

Pennsylvania's 32nd congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives.

Geography

The district was located on the north side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the area formerly known as Allegheny City, Pennsylvania.

History

This district was created in 1903. The district was eliminated in 1953.

List of representatives

Representative Party Years Electoral history
District created in 1903
James W. Brown Independent Republican March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1905
Retired
Andrew J. Barchfeld Republican March 3, 1905 –
March 3, 1917
Retired
Guy E. Campbell Democratic March 4, 1917 –
March 3, 1923
Redistricted to the 36th district
Stephen G. Porter Republican March 4, 1923 –
June 27, 1930
Redistricted from the 29th district

Died
Vacant June 27, 1930 –
November 4, 1930
Edmund F. Erk Republican November 4, 1930 –
March 3, 1933
Lost re-election
Michael J. Muldowney Republican March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935
Lost re-election
Theodore L. Moritz Democratic January 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1937
Lost renomination
Herman P. Eberharter Democratic January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1943
Redistricted to the 31st district
James A. Wright Democratic January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1945
Redistricted from the 34th district

Lost re-election
Herman P. Eberharter Democratic January 3, 1945 –
January 3, 1953
Redistricted from the 31st district

Redistricted to the 28th district
District eliminated in 1953

References

    • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
    • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
    • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present


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