Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55
Appearance
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Pennsylvania's 55th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Population (2022) | 66,435 |
The 55th Pennsylvania House of Representatives district is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jill N. Cooper since 2023.
District profile
[edit]The 55th district is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Arnold
- Avonmore
- Bell Township
- Delmont
- Derry Township (part)
- District Alters
- District Simpsons
- Export
- Lower Burrell (part)
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
- Ward 04 (part)
- Loyalhanna Township
- Murrysville
- New Alexandria
- New Kensington
- Oklahoma
- Salem Township
- Upper Burrell Township
- Washington Township
Representatives
[edit]Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Gust L. Stemmler | Democrat | 1969 – 1972 | ||
Joseph A. Petrarca, Sr. | Democrat | 1973 – 1994 | ||
Joseph A. Petrarca, Jr. | Democrat | 1995 - 2021 | Vandergrift | |
Jason Silvis | Republican | 2021 - 2023 | ||
Jill N. Cooper | Republican | 2023–present | Incumbent |
References
[edit]- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.