Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 28

Current Mike Turzai (R–Bradford Woods)
Demographics 90.9% White
1.4% Black
1.4% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizen voting age		 61510
45652

The 28th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Mike Turzai since 2001.

District profile

The 28th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William M. AppletonRepublican1969 – 1970
James B. Kelly IIIRepublican1971 – 1976
George F. Pott, Jr.Republican1977 – 1986
Elaine F. FarmerRepublican1987 – 1996
Jane OrieRepublican1997 – 2001McCandless TownshipResigned on April 3, 2001 after election to the Pennsylvania Senate[2]
Mike TurzaiRepublican2001 – presentBradford WoodsElected on June 26, 2001 to fill vacancy.[3] Sworn in 12 July 2001.[4] Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 28
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Turzai 21943 77.24
Democratic Sharon Brown 6465 22.76
Margin of victory 15478 54.48
Turnout 28408 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 28
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Turzai 30236 100
Margin of victory
Turnout 30236 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 28
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Turzai 17146 100
Margin of victory
Turnout 17146 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ↑ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  2. ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 2001-2002" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ↑ "2001 Special Election for the 28th Legislative District". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-28.
  4. ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 2001-2002" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.


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