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Pennsylvania's 133rd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Jeanne McNeill
D–Bethlehem
Demographics83.6% White
5.4% Black
13.5% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		61,468
49,051

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.

District profile

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William H. Eckensberger, Jr. Democrat 1969 – 1976 Cementon, Pennsylvania Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frank J. Meluskey Democrat 1977 – 1978 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Reelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3]
George J. Kanuck Republican 1979 – 1982 Allentown, Pennsylvania Resigned May 6, 1982[4]
Paul F. McHale, Jr. Democrat 1983 – 1991 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Resigned February 25, 1991, to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5]

Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6]

Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[6]

President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[6]

Katherine McHale Democrat 1991 – 1992 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Elected May 21, 1991, to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7]
T. J. Rooney Democrat 1993 – 2006 Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8]
Joseph F. Brennan Democrat 2007 – 2012 Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Won the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9]

Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony

Daniel T. McNeill Democrat 2013 – 2017 Whitehall, Pennsylvania Died September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017, to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's

widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11]

Jeanne McNeill Democrat 2018 – present Whitehall, Pennsylvania Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017, to fill the seat of her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; seated January 2, 2018

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joseph F. Brennan 6,585 59.98
Republican David Molony 4,393 40.02
Margin of victory 2,192 19.96
Turnout 10,978 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 10,381 61.26
Republican David Molony 6,564 38.74
Margin of victory 3,817 22.52
Turnout 16,945 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 7,568 55.09
Republican David Molony 6,170 44.91
Margin of victory 1,398 10.18 Decrease 12.3
Turnout 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 15,102 56.31
Republican David Molony 10,648 39.70
Margin of victory 4,454 16.61 Increase 6.4
Turnout 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  2. ^ "Frank J. Meluskey". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. ^ a b c "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  7. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  8. ^ "T. J. Rooney". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  9. ^ "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  10. ^ "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  11. ^ Lewis, Will (2017-12-04). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.


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