Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 56
The 56th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by George Dunbar since 2011.
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| Population (2022) | 64,562 | ||
District profile[edit]
The 56th District is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Irwin
- Jeannette
- Manor
- North Huntingdon Township (part)
- Ward 01
- Ward 02
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
- Division 03
- Division 04
- Ward 05
- Ward 06
- Ward 07
- North Irwin
- Penn
- Penn Township
- Trafford (Westmoreland County Portion)
Representatives[edit]
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| John F. Laudadio, Sr. | Democrat | 1969 – 1977 | Died on June 6, 1977[2] | |
| Allen Kukovich | Democrat | 1977 – 1996 | Manor | Elected November 8, 1977, to fill vacancy[2] Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate |
| James E. Casorio, Jr. | Democrat | 1997 – 2010 | North Huntingdon Township | Defeated for reelection |
| George Dunbar | Republican | 2011 – | Penn Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Casorio | 10885 | 48.18 | ||
| Republican | George Dunbar | 11708 | 51.82 | ||
| Margin of victory | 823 | 3.64 | {{{change}}} | ||
| Turnout | 22593 | 100 | {{{change}}} | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar | 17497 | 58.37 | 6.55 | |
| Democratic | Raymond Geissler | 12,476 | 41.63 | ||
| Margin of victory | 5018 | 16.74 | {{{change}}} | ||
| Turnout | 29,970 | 100 | 7,017 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | George Dunbar | 15653 | 100 | ||
| Turnout | 15653 | 100 | decrease | ||
References[edit]
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). 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.
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