The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2023 by Democrat Brian Munroe.
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| Population (2022) • Citizens of voting age | 65,208 52,141 | ||
District profile
editThe 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Bucks County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
- Ivyland
- New Britain Township (PART)
- South Division 01 & 02
- Warminster Township
- Warrington Township
Representatives
edit| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Benjamin H. Wilson | Republican | 1969 – 1988 | Warmister Township | Became House Finance Committee Chairman |
| Jean Wilson | Republican | 1988 – 1992 | New Britain Township | Succeeded husband on his death in 1990 |
| Thomas W. Druce | Republican | 1993 – 2000 | Resigned on September 25, 2000.[2] | |
| Katherine M. Watson | Republican | 2001 – 2019 | Warrington Township | |
| Todd Polinchock | Republican | 2019 – 2023 | Warrington Township | |
| Brian Munroe | Democrat | 2023 – present | Warminster Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Munroe | 16,123 | 50.81 | |
| Republican | Todd Polinchock (incumbent) | 15,608 | 49.19 | |
| Total votes | 31,731 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Polinchock (incumbent) | 22,915 | 55.50 | |
| Democratic | Gary Spillane | 18,372 | 44.50 | |
| Total votes | 41,287 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Polinchock | 15,457 | 50.97 | |
| Democratic | Meredith Jean Buck | 14,867 | 49.03 | |
| Total votes | 30,324 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 25,243 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 14,907 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 25,604 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 19,132 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
edit- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
External links
edit- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 144 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.