The 197th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:[1]
Pennsylvania's 197th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Representative |
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Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Joel J. Johnson | Democrat | 1969 – 1980 | ||
Junius M. Emerson | Democrat | 1981 – 1982 | ||
Andrew J. Carn | Democrat | 1983 – 2000 | ||
Jewell Williams | Democrat | 2001 – 2012 | Resigned to become Sheriff of Philadelphia | |
Gary Williams | Democrat | 2012 – 2013 | ||
Jose Miranda | Democrat | 2013 – 2014 | ||
Leslie Acosta | Democrat | 2015 – January 3, 2017 | Resigned (felony corruption conviction) | |
Emilio Vazquez | Democrat | April 5, 2017 - 2018 | ||
Danilo Burgos | Democrat | 2019–present |