The 70th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented by Matthew Bradford since 2009.
Pennsylvania's 70th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Representative |
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Population (2022) | 65,364 |
The 70th District is located in Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Harry A. Englehart, Jr. | Republican | 1969 – 1978 | ||
William Telek | Republican | 1979 – 1988 | Died in 1988[2] | |
Leona G. Telek | Republican | 1989 – 1992 | ||
District moved from Cambria County to Montgomery County in 1992. | ||||
John W. Fichter | Republican | 1993 – 2006 | ||
Jay R. Moyer | Republican | 2007 – 2008 | Lower Salford Township | Lost re-election[3] |
Matthew D. Bradford | Democrat | 2009 – present | Worcester Township | Incumbent |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Matthew Bradford | 20,051 | 60.91 | |
Republican | Arthur Bustard | 12,870 | 39.09 | |
Total votes | 32,921 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |