Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46
Appearance
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Demographics | 94.61% White 2.16% Black .94% Hispanic | ||
Population (2012) • Citizens of voting age | 63,365 49,955 |
The 46th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in Southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jason Ortitay since 2015.
District Profile
The 46th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and Washington County and includes the following areas:[1]
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Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
John L. Brunner | Democrat | 1969 – 1980 | Died on January 1, 1980[2] | |
Victor John Lescovitz | Democrat | 1980 – 2006 | Elected on March 11, 1980 to fill vacancy[3] | |
Jesse J. White | Democrat | 2007 – 2014 | Cecil Township | |
Jason Ortitay | Republican | 2015 – present | South Fayette Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Jesse White | 11,526 | 54.07 | ||
Republican | Gregory DeLuca | 9,790 | 45.93 | ||
Margin of victory | 1,736 | 8.14 | |||
Turnout | 21,316 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Jessie White | 26,314 | 100 | ||
Margin of victory | 26,314 | 100 | 91.86 | ||
Turnout | 26,314 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Jason Ortitay | 10,747 | 56.36 | ||
Democratic | Jessie White | 8,323 | 43.64 | ||
Margin of victory | 2,424 | 12.71 | |||
Turnout | 19,070 | 100 |
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 - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
External Links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 46 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.