Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55
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Pennsylvania's 55th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Population (2022) | 66,435 |
The 55th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jason Silvis since 2021.
District profile
The 55th District is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Arnold
- Avonmore
- Bell Township
- Delmont
- Derry Township (part)
- District Alters
- District Simpsons
- Export
- Lower Burrell (part)
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
- Ward 04 (part)
- Loyalhanna Township
- Murrysville
- New Alexandria
- New Kensington
- Oklahoma
- Salem Township
- Upper Burrell Township
- Washington Township
Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Gust L. Stemmler | Democrat | 1969 – 1972 | ||
Joseph A. Petrarca, Sr. | Democrat | 1973 – 1994 | ||
Joseph A. Petrarca, Jr. | Democrat | 1995 - 2021 | Vandergrift | |
Jason Silvis | Republican | 2021 - Present | Incumbent |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.