| Pennsylvania's 35th State House of Representatives district | |
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| Representative | Vacant |
| Population (2022) | 64,711 |
The 35th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been vacant since 2025 after the death of Democrat Matt Gergely[1].
District profile
[edit]The 35th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[2]
- Clairton
- Duquesne
- Homestead
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- McKeesport
- Munhall
- Port Vue
- South Versailles Township
- Versailles
- West Homestead, Pennsylvania
- West Mifflin (part)
- District 03
- District 04
- District 15
- Whitaker
- White Oak
Representatives
[edit]| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| A. Joseph Valicenti | Democrat | 1969 – 1978 | ||
| Thomas A. Michlovic | Democrat | 1979 – 2002 | ||
| Marc Gergely | Democrat | 2003 – 2017 | White Oak | |
| Austin Davis | Democrat | 2018 – 2022 | McKeesport | Resigned December 7, 2022 following election as lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. |
| Matt Gergely | Democrat | 2023 – 2025 | McKeesport | Passed away January 19, 2025 following health complications. Special Election expected February 7, 2025. |
| Vacant | 2025 – | |||
Recent election results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matt Gergely | 6,790 | 73.66 | |
| Republican | Don Nevills | 2,302 | 24.97 | |
| Write-in | 126 | 1.37 | ||
| Total votes | 9,218 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Davis (incumbent) | 15,241 | 66.10 | |
| Republican | Donald Nevills | 7,817 | 33.90 | |
| Total votes | 23,058 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Davis (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 21,335 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Davis | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 15,165 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Davis | 3,209 | 73.97 | |
| Republican | Fawn Walker-Montgomery | 1,129 | 26.03 | |
| Total votes | 4,338 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Gergely (incumbent) | 16,170 | 62.50 | |
| Republican | Fawn Walker-Montgomery | 9,702 | 37.50 | |
| Total votes | 25,872 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Gergely (incumbent) | 10,048 | 71.30 | |
| Republican | Ken Peoples | 4,045 | 28.70 | |
| Total votes | 14,093 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Gergely (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 19,473 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Gergely (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 12,454 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
[edit]- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Mon Valley State Rep. Matt Gergely dies after suffering medical emergency". WXPI Chanel 11 News. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ "2023 Special Election Results - 35th Legislative District". Allegheny County Elections Division. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
External links
[edit]- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 35 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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