Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 188

Pennsylvania's 188th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Rick Krajewski
D–Philadelphia
Demographics32.8% White
49.6% Black
3.9% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		60,761
51,452

The 188th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2021 by Rick Krajewski.

District profile

The 188th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and encompasses the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Sciences. It also includes the following areas:[1]

  • Ward 27
  • Ward 46
  • Ward 51 [PART, Divisions 02, 04, 05, 06, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26 and 28]
  • Ward 60 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03 and 23]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
James P. O'Donnell Democrat 1969 – 1972
Lucien E. Blackwell Democratic 1973 – 1976
Alija Dumas Democratic 1977 – 1980
James D. Williams Democratic 1981 – 1985 Died on March 13, 1985[2]
James R. Roebuck, Jr. Democratic 1985 – 2021 Elected May 21, 1985 to fill vacancy.[3]
Lost renomination bid.
Rick Krajewski Democratic 2021 – present Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 188
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James R. Roebuck Jr. 15,249 100.0
Margin of victory
Turnout 15,249 100.0
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 188
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James R. Roebuck Jr. 22,715 93.72
Republican Ernest Adkins 1,521 6.28
Margin of victory 21,194 87.44
Turnout 24,236 100.0
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 188
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James R. Roebuck Jr. 13,030 88.97 Decrease 4.75
Republican Ernest Adkins 1,615 11.03 Increase 4.75
Margin of victory 11,415 77.94 Decrease 9.5
Turnout 14,645 100.0
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 188
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James R. Roebuck Jr. 26,898 100.0
Margin of victory
Turnout 26,898 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1985-1986" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1985-1986" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.