Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72
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The 72nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in west central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Frank Burns since 2009.
| Pennsylvania's 72nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 64,105 | ||
Despite having a state representative from the Democratic Party, the district voted for Republican Donald Trump by 40 percentage points in the concurrent 2024 presidential election.[1]
District profile
editThe 72nd District is located in Cambria County and includes the following areas:[2]
- Blacklick Township
- Brownstown
- Cambria Township
- Conemaugh Township
- Croyle Township
- Daisytown
- Dale
- East Conemaugh
- East Taylor Township
- Ebensburg
- Ehrenfeld
- Franklin
- Jackson Township
- Johnstown
- Lorain
- Lower Yoder Township
- Middle Taylor Township
- Nanty Glo
- Southmont
- Summerhill
- Upper Yoder Township
- Vintondale
- West Taylor Township
- Westmont
Representatives
edit| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Edward McNally | Democrat | Elected to represent district in 1968 | Died shortly after election to seat in 1968. | |
| John Murtha | Democrat | 1969 – 1974 | Elected 20 May 1969 to fill vacancy.[3] Elected to Congress[4] | |
| James O. Whelan, Jr. | Republican | 1974 – 1976 | Elected 21 May 1974.[5] | |
| William J. Stewart | Democrat | 1977 – 1987 | vacated seat in 1987.[6] | |
| Andrew Billow, Jr. | Democrat | 1987 – 1992 | Elected November 1987 to fill vacancy[7] | |
| Thomas F. Yewcic | Democrat | 1993 – 2008 | Conemaugh Township | |
| Frank Burns | Democrat | 2009 – present | East Taylor Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 16,825 | 51.33 | |
| Republican | Amy Bradley | 15,955 | 48.67 | |
| Total votes | 32,780 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 14,129 | 54.54 | |
| Republican | Renae Billow | 11,775 | 45.46 | |
| Total votes | 25,904 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 16,886 | 52.71 | |
| Republican | Howard D. Terndrup | 15,150 | 47.29 | |
| Total votes | 32,036 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 11,819 | 52.42 | |
| Republican | Gerald Carnicella | 10,726 | 47.58 | |
| Total votes | 22,545 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 16,361 | 57.55 | |
| Republican | Cecilia Houser | 12,066 | 42.45 | |
| Total votes | 28,427 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | 11,354 | 62.57 | |
| Republican | Philip Rice | 6,792 | 37.43 | |
| Total votes | 18,146 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 21,024 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Burns (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 18,831 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
edit- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Caruso, Stephen; Meyer, Katie (November 11, 2024). "Meet the PA Democrat winning in Trump country". Spotlight PA.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1969-1970" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.