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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20

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Pennsylvania's 20th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Emily Kinkead
DPittsburgh
Population (2022)61,715

The 20th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is located in Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, covering parts of the city of Pittsburgh and its northern suburbs. It has been represented by Emily Kinkead since 2021.

District profile

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Pennsylvania's 20th District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

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Representative[2] Party[2] Years[2] District home Notes
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Paul W. Miller Democrat 1969 – 1970
Michael M. Mullen Democrat 1971 – 1972
Andrew Fenrich Democrat 1973 – 1974
Michael M. Mullen Democrat 1975 – 1978 Died in office on February 19[3]
William Quest Democrat 1978 Elected to fill vacancy on June 5[3]
Stephen Grabowski Democrat 1979 – 1982 Defeated for re-nomination
Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. Democrat 1983 – 1993 Pittsburgh Resigned December 15 after being elected mayor of Pittsburgh[4]
Barbara Burns Democrat 1994 Elected to fill vacancy on March 7[4]
Don Walko Democrat 1995 – 2010 Pittsburgh Resigned after being elected district judge
Adam Ravenstahl Democrat 2010 – 2020 Pittsburgh Defeated for re-nomination on June 2, 2020[5]
Emily Kinkead Democrat 2021 – present Pittsburgh

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emily Kinkead (incumbent) 17,783 61.12
Republican Matt Kruth 11,313 38.88
Total votes 29,096 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emily Kinkead Unopposed
Total votes 27,680 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 22,011 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) 23,000 80.90
Constitution Jim Barr 5,429 19.10
Total votes 28,429 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) 9,997 60.74
Republican Tom Fodi 6,463 39.26
Total votes 16,460 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) 19,909 81.72
Constitution Jim Barr 4,453 18.28
Total votes 24,362 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 20
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) 10,639 59.26
Republican Alex Dubart 6,384 35.56
Independent Kenneth Vybiral 929 5.17
Total votes 17,952 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977–1978" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  4. ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1993–1994" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  5. ^ "Emily Kinkead". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
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