Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 66
Appearance
Pennsylvania's 66th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Representative |
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Population (2022) | 62,378 |
The 66th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in west central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Brian Smith since 2021.
District profile
[edit]The 66th District encompasses parts of Indiana County and all of Jefferson County, and includes the following areas:[1]
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Representative
[edit]Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
L. Eugene Smith | Republican | 1969 – 1986 | Punxsutawney | Retired |
Samuel H. Smith | Republican | 1987 – 2014 | Punxsutawney | Retired |
Cris Dush | Republican | 2015 - 2021 | Pine Creek Township | |
Brian Smith | Republican | 2021–present | Punxsutawney | Incumbent |
Recent election results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Sam Smith | 11562 | 67.91 | ||
Democratic | Dennis J. Peck | 3620 | 21.26 | ||
Independent | Luther E. Yoas | 1844 | 10.83 | ||
Margin of victory | 6098 | 35.8 | |||
Turnout | 17026 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Sam Smith | 18367 | 100 | ||
Margin of victory | |||||
Turnout | 18367 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Cris Dush | 11777 | 72.06 | ||
Democratic | Toby Robert Santik | 4567 | 27.94 | ||
Margin of victory | 7210 | 44.1 | |||
Turnout | 16344 | 100 |
References
[edit]- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
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 66 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.