Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 79
Appearance
Pennsylvania's 79th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Population (2022) | 63,269 |
The 79th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Louis Schmitt Jr. since 2019.
District profile
[edit]The 79th District is located in Blair County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Allegheny Township
- Altoona
- Logan Township
- Tunnelhill (Blair County Portion)
Representatives
[edit]Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Denny J. Bixler | Democrat | 1969 – 1974 | ||
John P. Milliron | Democrat | 1975 – 1978 | ||
Richard Geist | Republican | 1979 – 2012 | Altoona | |
John McGinnis | Republican | 2013 – 2018 | ||
Louis Schmitt Jr. | Republican | 2019 – present |
References
[edit]- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.