The 170th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:[1]
Pennsylvania's 170th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Representative |
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A Special Election for the 170th House District was ordered for Tuesday, March 24, 2015.[2]
Republican candidate Martina White was nominated by Republican ward leaders in the district, and went on to win the special election, with a 14% margin over Democrat Sarah Del Ricci.[3]
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Tom Gola | Republican | 1969 – 1970 | Philadelphia | |
Alvin Katz | Republican | 1971 – 1972 | Philadelphia | |
Frank A. Salvatore | Republican | 1973 – 1984 | Philadelphia | Elected to the State Senate |
George T. Kenney | Republican | 1985 – 2008 | Philadelphia | Retired |
Brendan Boyle[4] | Democrat | 2009 – 2015 | Philadelphia | Elected to the US House of Representatives. |
Martina White | Republican | 2015 – | Philadelphia | Elected in special election |
Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) today ordered a special election be held to fill the vacant seat in the 170th Legislative District in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 24.
Rep. Brendan Boyle resigned his PA House District 170 seat to serve as a member of the U.S. Congress.