American legislative district
Pennsylvania's 142nd State House of Representatives district |
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Population (2022) | 65,233 |
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The 142nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2023 by Republican Joe Hogan.
District profile
The 142nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Bucks County. It includes the Joseph Richardson House. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |
James L. Wright, Jr. | Republican | 1969 – 1990 | Levittown | |
Matthew N. Wright | Republican | 1991 – 2006 | Levittown | |
Christopher J. King | Democrat | 2007 – 2008 | Langhorne | Unsuccessful candidate for reelection[2] |
Frank Farry | Republican | 2009 – 2023 | Langhorne | Elected to Pennsylvania Senate, District 6 in 2022 |
Joe Hogan | Republican | 2023 – present | Langhorne | Incumbent |
Recent election results
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Joe Hogan | 15,447 | 50.12 |
| Democratic | Mark Moffa | 15,371 | 49.88 |
Total votes | 30,818 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | 25,916 | 61.18 |
| Democratic | Lauren Lareau | 16,443 | 38.82 |
Total votes | 42,359 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | 18,177 | 56.07 |
| Democratic | Lauren Lareau | 14,241 | 43.93 |
Total votes | 32,418 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | Unopposed |
Total votes | 26,325 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | 14,758 | 65.20 |
| Democratic | Regina Kiley | 7,878 | 34.80 |
Total votes | 22,636 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | Unopposed |
Total votes | 20,596 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 142 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farry (incumbent) | 14,514 | 63.81 |
| Democratic | John Toth | 8,231 | 36.19 |
Total votes | 22,745 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "2008 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008.
External links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 142 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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