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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 70

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Pennsylvania's 70th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Matthew Bradford
D–Worcester Township
Population (2022)65,364

The 70th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented by Matthew Bradford since 2009.

District profile

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The 70th District is located in Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

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Representative Party Years District home Note
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

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 70
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matthew Bradford 20,051 60.91
Republican Arthur Bustard 12,870 39.09
Total votes 32,921 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ "2008 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008.
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