Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15

Pennsylvania's 15th State House of Representatives district
Representative	Josh Kail R–Beaver
Population (2022)	66,277

The 15th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Josh Kail since 2019.

District profile

The 15th District is located in Beaver County and Washington County. It includes the following areas:

Beaver County

• Beaver
• Brighton Township
• Frankfort Springs
• Georgetown
• Glasgow
• Greene Township
• Hanover Township
• Hookstown
• Independence Township
• Industry
• Midland
• Ohioville
• Potter Township
• Raccoon Township
• Shippingport
• South Beaver Township
• Vanport Township

Washington County

• Blaine Township
• Buffalo Township
• Burgettstown
• Canton Township
• Claysville
• Cross Creek Township
• Donegal Township
• Hanover Township
• Hopewell Township
• Independence Township
• Jefferson Township
• Midway
• Robinson Township
• Smith Township
• West Middletown

Representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Note
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Charles D. Stone	Democrat	1969 – 1972
Robert O. Davis	Republican	1973 – 1974
Fred R. Milanovich	Democrat	1975 – 1980
Nick Colafella	Democrat	1981 – 2002
Vincent A. Biancucci	Democrat	2003 – 2008	Aliquippa	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
Jim Christiana	Republican	2009 – 2019	Beaver	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Josh Kail	Republican	2019 – present	Beaver	Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Kail (incumbent)	Unopposed
Total votes			22,375	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Kail (incumbent)	24,558	70.85
	Democratic	Bob Williams, Sr.	10,102	29.15
Total votes			34,660	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Josh Kail	15,393	61.46
	Democratic	Terri Mitko	9,651	38.54
Total votes			25,044	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim Christiana (incumbent)	19,248	62.97
	Democratic	Mike Rossi	11,318	37.03
Total votes			30,566	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim Christiana (incumbent)	12,585	69.42
	Democratic	Paul Cain	5,545	30.58
Total votes			18,130	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim Christiana (incumbent)	17,473	61.06
	Democratic	Robert O. Williams	11,144	38.94
Total votes			28,617	100.00
	Republican hold

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 15

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim Christiana (incumbent)	13,308	62.27
	Democratic	Frank Bovalino	8,062	37.73
Total votes			21,370	100.00
	Republican hold

References

• Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

External links

• District map from the United States Census Bureau
• Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
• Population Data for District 15 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.