Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 58

The 58th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in Southwestern Pennsylvania and had been represented by Justin Walsh since 2016. In 2019, Walsh won a judicial election in Westmoreland County and later resigned from his house seat. A Special election to fill the remainder of Walsh's term was held on March 17, 2020 and was won by Republican Eric Davanzo.[1]

Current Vacant
Demographics93.9% White
3.7% Black
0.91% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizen voting age		64228
51433

District Profile

The 58th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Westmoreland County, and includes the following areas:[2]

Representatives
Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
James J. ManderinoDemocrat1969 – 1989MonessenDied on December 26, 1989[3]
Herman MihalichDemocrat1990 – 1997Died on September 9, 1997[4]
R. Ted HarhaiDemocrat1998 – 2016MonessenElected on February 3, 1998 to fill vacancy[5]
Justin WalshRepublican2016 – presentRostraverIncumbent[6]

Recent election results
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 58
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Ted Harhai 10958 56.11
Republican Rob Ferguson 8572 43.89
Margin of victory 2386 12.2
Turnout 19530 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 58
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Ted Harhai 19627 100
Margin of victory
Turnout 19627 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 58
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Ted Harhai 8760 50.82
Republican Thomas B. Logan 8478 49.18
Margin of victory 282 1.63
Turnout 17238 100

References
  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. "Coronavirus didn't halt special elections in Pa.; GOP picks up 3 House seats". www.pennlive.com. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  2. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  3. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1989-1990" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1997-1998" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1997-1998" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. Signorini, Renatta (November 9, 2006). "Walsh defeats Popovich to win Pennsylvania state House 58th District seat". Tribune Review.


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