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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 79

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Pennsylvania's 79th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Louis Schmitt Jr.
RAltoona
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

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The 79th District is located in Blair 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.
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

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