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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 28 
Summary
The 28th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Rob Mercuri since 2021.
| Pennsylvania's 28th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 63,153 | ||
District profile edit
The 28th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Bradford Woods
- Hampton Township (part)
- District 01
- District 02
- District 06
- District 07
- District 08
- District 09
- District 10
- District 11
- Marshall Township
- Pine Township
- Richland Township
- West Deer Township
Representatives edit
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| William M. Appleton | Republican | 1969 – 1970 | ||
| James B. Kelly III | Republican | 1971 – 1976 | ||
| George F. Pott, Jr. | Republican | 1977 – 1986 | ||
| Elaine F. Farmer | Republican | 1987 – 1996 | ||
| Jane Orie | Republican | 1997 – 2001 | McCandless Township | Resigned on April 3, 2001, after election to the Pennsylvania Senate[2] |
| Mike Turzai | Republican | 2001 – 2020 | Bradford Woods | Elected on June 26, 2001, to fill vacancy.[3] Sworn on 12 July 2001.[4] |
| Rob Mercuri | Republican | 2021 – present | ||
Recent election results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Mercuri (incumbent) | 18,376 | 56.01 | |
| Democratic | Alison Duncan | 14,432 | 43.99 | |
| Total votes | 32,808 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Mercuri | 23,806 | 53.73 | |
| Democratic | Emily Skopov | 20,500 | 46.27 | |
| Total votes | 44,306 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turzai (incumbent) | 18,322 | 54.45 | |
| Democratic | Emily Skopov | 15,330 | 45.55 | |
| Total votes | 33,652 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turzai (incumbent) | 24,327 | 65.25 | |
| Democratic | John Craig Hammond | 12,958 | 34.75 | |
| Total votes | 37,285 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turzai (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 17,146 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turzai (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 30,236 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turzai (incumbent) | 21,943 | 77.24 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Brown | 6,465 | 22.76 | |
| Total votes | 28,408 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020 Election edit
On January 23, 2020, the incumbent office-holder, Mike Turzai, announced that he would be retiring from office at the end of his current term, to seek opportunities in the private sector.[12] Candidates to replace him included:
- Libby Blackburn (website) - School board member from McCandless Township
- Mike Heckmann (website) - part of Turzai's policy staff, from Wexford
- Rob Mercuri (website) - PNC Bank vice president and military veteran, of Pine Township
- Emily Skopov (website, party site) - nonprofit entrepreneur, of Marshall Township
Republican primary results edit
On June 2, 2020, Pennsylvania held its primary election. The Republican nomination was the only one contested, and its results were:[14]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Mercuri | 5,723 | 63.62% | ||
| Republican | Elizabeth Blackburn | 1,840 | 20.46% | ||
| Republican | Mike Heckmann | 1,432 | 15.92% | ||
| Margin of victory | 3,883 | 43.16% | |||
| Turnout | 8,995 | 100% | |||
References edit
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 2001-2002" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "2001 Special Election for the 28th Legislative District". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 28, 2008.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 2001-2002" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 3, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Routh, Julian (January 23, 2020). "Pa. Speaker Mike Turzai will retire from state House after current term". Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ Perkins, Lucy (March 9, 2020). "Three Republicans Now Vying For Turzai's Seat In 28th House District". WESA. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "Official Returns - Allegheny County". PA Dept of State. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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 28 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.