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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 5 
Summary
The 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Barry Jozwiak since 2014.
| Pennsylvania's 5th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 65,035 | ||
District profile edit
Located in Berks County, the 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District includes the following areas:[1]
- Bern Township
- Bernville
- Bethel Township
- Centre Township
- Centerport
- Heidelberg Township
- Jefferson Township
- Leesport
- Lower Heidelberg Township
- Marion Township
- North Heidelberg Township
- Ontelaunee Township
- Penn Township
- Perry Township
- Robesonia
- Shoemakersville
- South Heidelberg Township
- Spring Township (part)
- District 05
- District 07
- District 08
- Tulpehocken Township
- Wernersville
- Womelsdorf
Representatives edit
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| David S. Hayes | Republican | 1969 – 1980 | Fairview Borough | |
| James R. Merry | Republican | 1981 – 1996 | Linesville, Borough | |
| R. Tracy Seyfert | Republican | 1997 – 2000 | Fairview Township | |
| John R. Evans | Republican | 2001 – 2012 | Sadsbury Township | |
| Greg Lucas | Republican | 2013 – 2014 | Edinboro Borough | |
| Barry Jozwiak | Republican | 2014 – present | Bern Township | |
Recent election results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John R. Evans | 14,026 | 100 | +35.15 | |
| Margin of victory | 14,026 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 14,026 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Lucas | 13,442 | 55.54 | -44.46 | |
| Democratic | Jason G. White | 10,759 | 44.46 | +44.46 | |
| Margin of victory | 2,683 | 11.08 | |||
| Turnout | 24,201 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak | 11,367 | 63.29 | +7.75 | |
| Democratic | Frederick C. Sheeler | 6,594 | 36.71 | -7.75 | |
| Margin of victory | 4,773 | 26.58 | +15.5 | ||
| Turnout | 17,961 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak | 23,936 | 100 | +36.71 | |
| Margin of victory | 23,936 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 23,936 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak | 18,082 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 23,936 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 18,082 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak | 23,291 | 69.73 | -30.27 | |
| Democratic | Graham Gonzales | 10,112 | 30.27 | +30.27 | |
| Margin of victory | 13,179 | 39.46 | |||
| Turnout | 33,403 | 100 | |||
References edit
- ^ 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 5 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.