American legislative district
Pennsylvania's 20th State House of Representatives district |
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Representative | | Emily Kinkead D–Pittsburgh |
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Population (2022) | 61,715 |
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The 20th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is located in Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, covering parts of the city of Pittsburgh and its northern suburbs. It has been represented by Emily Kinkead since 2021.
District profile
Pennsylvania's 20th District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Avalon
- Bellevue
- Pittsburgh (part)
- Ward 26 (part)
- Division 12
- Division 13
- Division 15
- Ward 27 (part)
- Division 01
- Division 02
- Division 03
- Division 04
- Division 05
- Division 07
- Division 08
- Ross Township
- West View
Representatives
Representative[2] | Party[2] | Years[2] | District home | Notes |
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |
Paul W. Miller | Democrat | 1969 – 1970 | | |
Michael M. Mullen | Democrat | 1971 – 1972 | | |
Andrew Fenrich | Democrat | 1973 – 1974 | | |
Michael M. Mullen | Democrat | 1975 – 1978 | | Died in office on February 19[3] |
William Quest | Democrat | 1978 | | Elected to fill vacancy on June 5[3] |
Stephen Grabowski | Democrat | 1979 – 1982 | | Defeated for re-nomination |
Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. | Democrat | 1983 – 1993 | Pittsburgh | Resigned December 15 after being elected mayor of Pittsburgh[4] |
Barbara Burns | Democrat | 1994 | | Elected to fill vacancy on March 7[4] |
Don Walko | Democrat | 1995 – 2010 | Pittsburgh | Resigned after being elected district judge |
Adam Ravenstahl | Democrat | 2010 – 2020 | Pittsburgh | Defeated for re-nomination on June 2, 2020[5] |
Emily Kinkead | Democrat | 2021 – present | Pittsburgh | |
Recent election results
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Emily Kinkead (incumbent) | 17,783 | 61.12 |
| Republican | Matt Kruth | 11,313 | 38.88 |
Total votes | 29,096 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Emily Kinkead | Unopposed |
Total votes | 27,680 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) | Unopposed |
Total votes | 22,011 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) | 23,000 | 80.90 |
| Constitution | Jim Barr | 5,429 | 19.10 |
Total votes | 28,429 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) | 9,997 | 60.74 |
| Republican | Tom Fodi | 6,463 | 39.26 |
Total votes | 16,460 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) | 19,909 | 81.72 |
| Constitution | Jim Barr | 4,453 | 18.28 |
Total votes | 24,362 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 20 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Adam Ravenstahl (incumbent) | 10,639 | 59.26 |
| Republican | Alex Dubart | 6,384 | 35.56 |
| Independent | Kenneth Vybiral | 929 | 5.17 |
Total votes | 17,952 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977–1978" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1993–1994" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
- ^ "Emily Kinkead". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
External links
- http://www.pahouse.com/Ravenstahl/