Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133
Pennsylvania's 133rd State House of Representatives district | |||
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Demographics | 83.6% White 5.4% Black 13.5% Hispanic | ||
Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age | 61,468 49,051 |
The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.
District profile
The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
- Bethlehem (Lehigh County portion)
- Catasauqua
- Coplay
- Fountain Hill
- Hanover Township
- Whitehall Township
Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
William H. Eckensberger, Jr. | Democrat | 1969 – 1976 | Cementon, Pennsylvania | Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania |
Frank J. Meluskey | Democrat | 1977 – 1978 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Reelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3] |
George J. Kanuck | Republican | 1979 – 1982 | Allentown, Pennsylvania | Resigned May 6, 1982[4] |
Paul F. McHale, Jr. | Democrat | 1983 – 1991 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Resigned February 25, 1991, to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5] Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6] Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[6] President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[6] |
Katherine McHale | Democrat | 1991 – 1992 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Elected May 21, 1991, to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7] |
T. J. Rooney | Democrat | 1993 – 2006 | Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania | Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8] |
Joseph F. Brennan | Democrat | 2007 – 2012 | Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania | Won the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9] Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony |
Daniel T. McNeill | Democrat | 2013 – 2017 | Whitehall, Pennsylvania | Died September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017, to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11] |
Jeanne McNeill | Democrat | 2018 – present | Whitehall, Pennsylvania | Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017, to fill the seat of her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; seated January 2, 2018 |
Recent election results
2010
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joseph F. Brennan | 6,585 | 59.98 | |
Republican | David Molony | 4,393 | 40.02 | |
Total votes | 10,978 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Daniel T. McNeill | 10,381 | 61.26 | |
Republican | David Molony | 6,564 | 38.74 | |
Total votes | 16,945 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Daniel T. McNeill (incumbent) | 7,568 | 55.09 | |
Republican | David Molony | 6,170 | 44.91 | |
Total votes | 13,738 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2016
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Daniel T. McNeill (incumbent) | 15,102 | 56.31 | |
Republican | David Molony | 10,648 | 39.70 | |
Total votes | 25,750 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2017 special election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jeanne McNeill | 2,302 | 67.43 | |
Republican | David Molony | 992 | 29.06 | |
Libertarian | Samantha Dorney | 120 | 3.51 | |
Total votes | 3,414 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2018
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 15,366 | 100.00 | |||
Democratic hold |
2020
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) | 18,844 | 60.65 | |
Republican | David Molony | 12,227 | 39.35 | |
Total votes | 31,071 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
2022
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 17,431 | 100.00 | |||
Democratic hold |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Frank J. Meluskey". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ a b c "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "T. J. Rooney". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. September 9, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Lewis, Will (December 4, 2017). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
External links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 133 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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