The 70th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented by Matthew Bradford since 2009.
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| Population (2022) | 65,364 | ||
District profile
editThe 70th District is located in Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]
- East Norriton Township
- Perkiomen Township
- Schwenksville
- Skippack Township
- West Norriton Township (part)
- District 01
- District 02
- District 04
- Whitpain Township (part)
- District 08
- District 09
- District 10
- District 11
- Worcester Township
Representatives
edit| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Harry A. Englehart, Jr. | Republican | 1969 – 1978 | ||
| William Telek | Republican | 1979 – 1988 | Died in 1988[2] | |
| Leona G. Telek | Republican | 1989 – 1992 | ||
| District moved from Cambria County to Montgomery County in 1992. | ||||
| John W. Fichter | Republican | 1993 – 2006 | ||
| Jay R. Moyer | Republican | 2007 – 2008 | Lower Salford Township | Lost re-election[3] |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democrat | 2009 – present | Worcester Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford | 20,051 | 60.91 | |
| Republican | Arthur Bustard | 12,870 | 39.09 | |
| Total votes | 32,921 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
edit- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "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.