Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72
Appearance
The 72nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Cambria County and includes the following areas:[1]
Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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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.[2] Elected to Congress[3] | |
James O. Whelan, Jr. | Republican | 1974 – 1976 | Elected 21 May 1974.[4] | |
William J. Stewart | Democrat | 1977 – 1987 | vacated seat in 1987.[5] | |
Andrew Billow, Jr. | Democrat | 1987 – 1992 | Elected November 1987 to fill vacancy[6] | |
Thomas F. Yewcic | Democrat | 1993 – 2008 | Conemaugh Township | |
Frank Burns | Democrat | 2009 – present | Incumbent |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ 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.