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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 21
The 21st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and is represented by Lindsay Powell, who won a September 2023 special election to replace Sara Innamorato, who resigned in July 2023. District profile The 21st District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas: * Etna * Millvale * Pittsburgh (part) **Ward 02 (part) ***Division 02 **Ward 06 **Ward 09 **Ward 10 (part) ***Division 01 ***Division 02 ***Division 03 ***Division 04 ***Division 05 ***Division 06 ***Division 07 ***Division 10 **Ward 23 (part) ***Division 01 ***Division 03 **Ward 24 **Ward 26 (part) ***Division 09 ***Division 17 * Reserve Township * Shaler Township Representatives Recent election results References * External links District mapfrom the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical S ...
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Lindsay Powell
Lindsay Powell is an American politician. A Democrat, she is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 21st district. She was elected in a 2023 special election to succeed Sara Innamorato, who resigned on July 19, 2023, to focus on her campaign for Allegheny County Executive. Early life and education Powell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Wheaton College. Later, she graduated with a Master of Science in public policy management from Carnegie Mellon University. Powell spent time teaching English in rural Malaysia after receiving the Fulbright Scholarship. Career Powell has previously worked as an Assistant Chief of Staff for the City of Pittsburgh, focusing on city legislative priorities and department policy. Powell has also worked for Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries. On July 19, 2023, then-incumbent Representative Sara Innamorato announced her resignation from the State House following ...
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Lisa Bennington
Elisabeth "Lisa" Bennington (born January 20, 1976) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 21st District. In 2006, she and fellow Democrat Chelsa Wagner became the first two women elected to the represent Pittsburgh in the Pennsylvania House. While Wagner went on to a successful career in public service, Bennington quit in her first term, explaining that she was better suited for divorce law. Formative years and personal life Born in Pittsburgh in 1976, Bennington is a daughter of Joseph Maroon, M.D., vice chair of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery, and Paula Helsel, a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Awarded a drama scholarship to Chatham College (now Chatham University), Bennington earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from that institution in 1997. She was the awarded a Juris Doctor degree by Duquesne University in 2000. At the time of her election to the Pennsylvania Hou ...
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United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ...
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Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a private university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students (both full and part-time). Wilkes was founded in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University, and became an independent institution in 1947, naming itself Wilkes College, after English radical politician John Wilkes after whom Wilkes-Barre is named. The school was granted university status in January 1990. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities". Wilkes University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school mascot is a Colonel and the official colors are blue and yellow. The campus symbol is a letter "W" known as the "flying W" by students and alumni. History Origins of the college Mid Twentieth Century Wilkes University was first established in 1933 by Bucknell University under the name Bucknell University Junior College (BUJC) ...
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Wilkes University Election Statistics Project
The Wilkes University Election Statistics Project is a free online resource documenting Pennsylvania political election results dating back to 1796. Currently, the database documents Pennsylvania's county-level vote totals for President, Governor, United States Senator, and Congressional elections back to 1796. The database also contains directories for members of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly and the Pennsylvania General Assembly, dating back to 1682. According to the database's designer, Wilkes University Professor Harold E. Cox, "No other state has anything like it." The project's impetus began in 1996, when Cox inquired about 19th century election statistics, only to find that the data would cost $1,000. The project has been cataloged by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries and the Van Pelt Library at the University of Pennsylvania. It has been cited as a source in academic books about the Supreme Court of the United States, Communist politicians in Pennsylv ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2010
The 2010 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2010, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 18, 2010. The term of office for those elected in 2010 will run from January 4, 2011, until November 30, 2012. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for election every two years. Make-Up of the House 2010 General election ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2012
The 2012 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 6, 2012, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 24, 2012. The term of office for those elected in 2012 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2013. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. Make-up of the House 2012 General election ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2014
The 2014 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2014, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on May 20, 2014. The term of office for those elected in 2014 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2015. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. Wikisource:Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1874/Article 2 The Republicans gained eight seats to expand their majority in the chamber over the Democrats. Results overview Results by district ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2016
The 2016 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 8, 2016, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 26, 2016. The term of office for those elected in 2016 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2017. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. Results overview Results by district ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2018
The 2018 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was held on November 6, 2018, with all districts being decided. The term of office for those that were elected in 2018 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2019. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. The election coincided with the election for Governor and one-half of the State Senate. The Republican Party maintained its majority in the House of Representatives despite receiving less than 45% of the popular vote. Special elections 35th legislative district Democratic state representative Marc Gergely resigned his seat on November 6, 2017 after pleading guilty to charges regarding an illegal gambling machine ring. A special election for the 35th legislative district was held on January 23, 2018 to fill the seat. Democrats selected Austin Davis, an assistant to Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald, ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2020
The 2020 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was held on November 3, 2020, with all districts being decided. The term of office for those that were elected in 2020 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2021. Pennsylvania State Representatives were elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. The election was coincided with the 2020 United States presidential election, United States House of Representatives elections, and one-half of the State Senate. Republicans have controlled the chamber since 2010. In October 2020, ''The Washington Post'' identified this state election as one of eight whose outcomes could affect partisan balance during post-census redistricting. Special elections 8th legislative district In the 2019 elections, Republican state representative Tedd Nesbit was elected to be a judge on the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas. A special election for the 8th legislative distri ...
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Election, 2022
The 2022 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on , with all districts currently being decided. The term of office for those elected in 2022 will begin when the House of Representatives convenes in January 2023. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years. Democrats won a majority of seats in the chamber over the Republicans for the first time since 2010. , partisan control of the chamber is claimed by both parties with 3 vacancies forced by Democrats not being able to take their seats due to death or resignation. Special elections 19th legislative district This election took place on April 5, 2022. Democrat Aerion Abney was elected to finish the term of Jake Wheatley, who resigned to become the chief of staff to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. 24th legislative district This election took place on April 5, 2022. Democrat Martell Covington ...
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