Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 22

Pennsylvania's 22nd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Joshua Siegel
D–Allentown
Population (2022)62,468

The 22nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Joshua Siegel since 2023.

District profile

The 22nd District is located within Lehigh County and includes following areas:[1]

  • Allentown (part)
    • Ward 01
    • Ward 04
    • Ward 05
    • Ward 06
    • Ward 07
    • Ward 08 (part)
      • Division 01
      • Division 02
      • Division 03
      • Division 05
      • Division 06
    • Ward 09
    • Ward 10
    • Ward 11 (part)
      • Division 02
    • Ward 14
    • Ward 15
  • Salisbury Township (part)
    • Ward 01
    • Ward 02
    • Ward 03 (part)
      • Division 02

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Frank W. O'Brien Democrat 1969 – 1970
William J. Coyne Democrat 1971 – 1972 Pittsburgh
James A. Romanelli Democrat 1973 – 1975 Resigned November 17, 1975.[2]
Charles Logue Democrat 1976 – 1978 Elected to fill Romanelli's unexpired term in April 1976[2]
Steve Seventy Democrat 1979 – 1988 Died in office 1988[3]
Frank Gigliotti Democrat 1989 – 2000 Resigned on June 15, 2000[4]
Michael Diven Democratic 2001 – 2005 Switched party in 2005
Republican 2005 – 2006
Chelsa Wagner Democrat 2007 – 2012 Pittsburgh Resigned to take office as Allegheny County Controller
Martin Schmotzer Democrat 2012 – 2013 Pittsburgh Elected in special election on April 24, 2012; lost concurrent primary to serve a full term to Erin Molchany.
Erin Molchany Democrat 2013 – 2014 Redistricting moved this seat; Molchany lost a primary election against fellow incumbent Harry Readshaw[5]
District moved from Allegheny County to Lehigh County after 2014
Peter Schweyer Democrat 2015 – 2023 Allentown Sworn in on January 6, 2015
Joshua Siegel Democrat 2023 – present Allentown Sworn in on January 3, 2023

Recent election results

PA House election, 2024:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Josh Siegel (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,248 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Josh Siegel 6,442 63.76
Republican Robert Smith, Jr. 3,662 36.24
Total votes 10,104 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Schweyer (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,969 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Schweyer (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 9,911 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Schweyer (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 15,222 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Schweyer 4,538 70.18
Republican Robert Smith, Jr. 1,928 29.82
Total votes 6,466 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Erin Molchany 17,512 65.33
Republican Chris Cratsley 9,292 34.67
Total votes 26,804 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House special election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin Schmotzer 4,230 58.82
Republican Chris Cratsley 2,961 41.18
Total votes 7,191 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 22
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chelsa Wagner (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 14,744 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1975–1976" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved August 11, 2009.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987–1988" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999–2000" (PDF). Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  5. ^ "New district pits two Democratic state legislators".