Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 104

Summary

The 104th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in South Central Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2023 by Dave Madsen.[1]

Pennsylvania's 104th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Dave Madsen
DHarrisburg
Demographics82.5% White
11.7% Black
3.8% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age
63,598
50,320

District profile edit

The 104th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southern Dauphin County, including the following areas:[2]

Representatives edit

Representative Party Hometown Term Electoral history
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
  H. Joseph Hepford Republican 1969–1976
  Jeffrey Piccola Republican Susquehanna Township 1977–1995 Resigned seat on Nov. 7, 1995, after election to Pennsylvania State Senate[3]
  Jeff Haste Republican 1996 Won special election on Jan. 30, 1996[4]
  Mark S. McNaughton Republican 1996–2006
2000 United States Census: 2002 – 2013
Part of Dauphin County
Townships of Halifax, Jackson, Jefferson, Lykens, Middle Paxton, Mifflin, Reed, Rush, Susquehanna, Swatara (PART, District 04), Upper Paxton, Washington, Wayne, Wiconisco, Williams
Boroughs of Berrysburg, Dauphin, Elizabethville, Gratz, Halifax, Lykens, Millersburg, Paxtang, Penbrook, Pillow, Williamstown

Total population: 60,429
  Mark S. McNaughton Republican 1996–2006 Retained seat after redistricting;
Did not seek re-election in 2006
  Sue Helm Republican Susquehanna Township 2006 – present Incumbent
2010 United States Census: 2014 – 2022
Part of Dauphin County
Townships of East Hanover, Halifax, Jackson, Jefferson, Middle Paxton, Reed, Rush, Susquehanna, Swatara (PART, District 04 and 07), Upper Paxton, Wayne
Boroughs of Dauphin, Halifax, Millersburg, Penbrook

Part of Lebanon County
Townships of East Hanover, North Annville
Total population: 63,598

  Sue Helm Republican Susquehanna Township 2006 – 2023
Dave Madsen Democrat Harrisburg 2023 – present Incumbent

Recent election results edit

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic David Madsen 11,718 70.70
Keystone David Kocur 4,857 29.30
Total votes 16,575 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sue Helm (incumbent) 20,735 55.88
Democratic Patricia Smith 16,371 44.12
Total votes 37,106 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sue Helm 15,385 54.48
Democratic Patricia (Patty) Smith 12,856 45.52
Margin of victory 2,529 8.96   2.39
Turnout 28,241 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sue Helm 16,921 55.69
Democratic Jody Rebarchak 13,461 44.31
Margin of victory 3,460 11.38   2.88
Turnout 30,382 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sue Helm 10,920 54.25
Democratic Gene Stilp 9,209 45.75
Margin of victory 1,711 8.50   0.52
Turnout 20,129 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sue Helm 16,047 54.51
Democratic Christopher Dietz 13,393 45.49
Margin of victory 2,654 9.02   7.66
Turnout 29,440 100
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sue Helm 11,593 50.68
Democratic Gene Stilp 11,280 49.32
Margin of victory 313 1.36
Turnout 22,873 100

References edit

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures – 1776–2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "2022 Pennsylvania State House - District 104 Election Results". www.jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives – 1995–1996" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives – 1995–1996" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

External links edit

  • District map from the United States Census Bureau
  • Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
  • Population Data for District 104 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.