Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36

Pennsylvania's 36th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Jessica Benham
D–Pittsburgh
Population (2022)61,727

The 36th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2021 by Jessica Benham.

District profile

The 36th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]

  • Brentwood
  • Mount Oliver
  • Pittsburgh (part)
    • Ward 16
    • Ward 17 (part)
      • Division 04
      • Division 05
      • Division 06
      • Division 07
      • Division 08
    • Ward 18 (part)
      • Division 01
    • Ward 19 (part)
      • Division 11
      • Division 12
      • Division 14
      • Division 15
      • Division 16
      • Division 17
      • Division 18
      • Division 19
      • Division 20
      • Division 21
      • Division 22
      • Division 23
      • Division 24
      • Division 25
      • Division 26
      • Division 27
      • Division 29
      • Division 30
      • Division 31
      • Division 32
      • Division 33
      • Division 34
      • Division 35
      • Division 36
      • Division 37
      • Division 38
    • Ward 29
    • Ward 32

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
John I. McMonagle Democrat 1969 – 1976
Donald A. Abraham Democrat 1977 – 1978
William W. Knight Democrat 1979 – 1980
Robert P. Horgos Democrat 1981 – 1982
Michael M. Dawida Democrat 1983 – 1988
Christopher K. McNally Democrat 1989 – 1994
Harry Readshaw Democrat 1995 – 2020 Pittsburgh
Jessica Benham Democrat 2021 – Present Pittsburgh Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jessica Benham (incumbent) 17,385 78.79
Libertarian Ross Sylvester 4,681 21.21
Total votes 22,066 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jessica Benham 20,076 62.61
Republican AJ Doyle 11,988 37.39
Total votes 32,064 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Readshaw (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 19,173 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Readshaw (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 24,680 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Readshaw (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,205 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Readshaw (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 21,798 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 36
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Readshaw (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 14,115 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps


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