Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159
The 159th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Delaware County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Chester
- Chester Township
- Eddystone
- Lower Chichester Township
- Marcus Hook
- Parkside
- Ridley Township (PART)
- Ward 01 [PART, Division 01]
- Ward 02 [PART, Division 02]
- Trainer
- Upland
- Upper Chichester Township (PART)
- Ward 01 [PART, Division 02]
- Ward 02 [PART, Division 02]
- Ward 03 [PART, Division 02]
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Thomas H. Worrilow | Republican | 1969 – 1976 | ||
| Francis X. Tenaglio | Democrat | 1977 – 1978 | ||
| Arthur F. Earley | Republican | 1979 – 1981 | Died June 9, 1981[2] | |
| Robert C. Wright | Republican | 1981 – 1992 | Elected September 15, 1981 to fill vacancy[3] Resigned January 6, 1992.[4] | |
| Thaddeus Kirkland | Democratic | 1993 – 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 - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
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