Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35

Pennsylvania's 35th State
House of Representatives
district
RepresentativeVacant
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

The 35th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[2]

Representatives

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

2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 special election[3]
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
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
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
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Davis (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 21,335 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Davis Unopposed
Total votes 15,165 100.00
Democratic hold
2018 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 special election
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
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
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
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
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
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marc Gergely (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 19,473 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marc Gergely (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,454 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Mon Valley State Rep. Matt Gergely dies after suffering medical emergency". WXPI Chanel 11 News. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  2. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  3. ^ "2023 Special Election Results - 35th Legislative District". Allegheny County Elections Division. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.


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