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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 42 
Summary
The 42nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2013 by Dan Miller.
| Pennsylvania's 42nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Population (2022) | 63,959 | ||
District profile edit
The 42nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Baldwin Township
- Castle Shannon
- Dormont
- Mt. Lebanon
- Upper St. Clair Township (part)
- Ward 01
- Ward 02
- Ward 03 (part)
- Division 03
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
Representatives edit
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| H. Sheldon Parker, Jr. | Republican | 1969 – 1978 | ||
| Terrence F. McVerry | Republican | 1979 – 1990 | ||
| Gregory C. Fajt | Democrat | 1991 – 1996 | ||
| Thomas L. Stevenson | Republican | 1997 – 2006 | ||
| Matthew H. Smith | Democrat | 2007 – 2012 | Mt. Lebanon | Resigned upon election to the State Senate |
| Dan Miller | Democrat | 2013 – Present | Mt. Lebanon | Incumbent |
Recent election results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew H. Smith | 15,740 | 59.78 | ||
| Republican | Sue Means | 10,591 | 40.22 | ||
| Margin of victory | 5,149 | 19.56 | |||
| Turnout | 26,331 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew H. Smith | 30,826 | 100.0 | ||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Turnout | 30,826 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Remely | 3,699 | 37.47 | ||
| Democratic | Dan Miller | 5,635 | 57.07 | ||
| Libertarian | George Brown | 539 | 5.46 | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,936 | 19.6 | |||
| Turnout | 9,873 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Miller | 14,213 | 100.0 | ||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Turnout | 14,213 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Miller | 26,759 | 100.0 | ||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Turnout | 26,759 | 100 | |||
References edit
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
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 42 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.