Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38

Pennsylvania's 38th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Nick Pisciottano
DWest Mifflin
Population (2022)64,487

The 38th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Nick Pisciottano since 2020.

District profile

The 38th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:[1]

  • Baldwin
  • Dravosburg
  • Glassport
  • Pittsburgh (part)
    • Ward 31
  • West Mifflin (part)
    • District 01
    • District 02
    • District 05
    • District 06
    • District 07
    • District 08
    • District 09
    • District 10
    • District 11
    • District 12
    • District 13
    • District 14
    • District 16
    • District 17
    • District 18
    • District 19
    • District 20
    • District 21
  • Whitehall

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Bernard R. Novak Democrat 1969 – 1980
Richard D. Olasz Democrat 1981 – 1998
Kenneth W. Ruffing Democrat 1999 – 2006
William Kortz Democrat 2007 – 2020 Dravosburg
Nick Pisciottano Democrat 2020 – present West Mifflin Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nick Pisciottano (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 20,430 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nick Pisciottano 20,362 56.09
Republican Linda Book 15,941 43.91
Total votes 36,303 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Kortz (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 20,039 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Kortz (incumbent) 21,271 65.65
Republican Rod Salka 11,130 34.35
Total votes 32,401 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Kortz (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,998 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Kortz (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,998 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 38
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Kortz (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 14,454 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.