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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15

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Pennsylvania's 15th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Josh Kail
RBeaver
Population (2022)66,277

The 15th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Josh Kail since 2019.

District profile

The 15th District is located in Beaver County and Washington County. It includes the following areas:[1]

Beaver County

Washington County

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Charles D. Stone Democrat 1969 – 1972
Robert O. Davis Republican 1973 – 1974
Fred R. Milanovich Democrat 1975 – 1980
Nick Colafella Democrat 1981 – 2002
Vincent A. Biancucci Democrat 2003 – 2008 Aliquippa Unsuccessful candidate for reelection[2]
Jim Christiana Republican 2009 – 2019 Beaver
Josh Kail Republican 2019 – present Beaver Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 15
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Christiana 13,308 62.27
Democratic Frank Bovalino 8,062 37.73
Margin of victory 5,246 24.55
Turnout 21,370 100


PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 15
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Christiana 17,473 61.06
Democratic Robert Williams 11,144 38.94
Margin of victory 6,329 22.12 Decrease 2.43
Turnout 28,617 100


PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 15
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Christiana 12,585 69.42
Democratic Paul Cain 5,545 30.58
Margin of victory 7040 38.83 Increase 16.71
Turnout 18,130 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ "2008 General Election: Representative in the General Assembly". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2009.