Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46

Pennsylvania's 46th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Jason Ortitay
R–Cecil Township
Population (2022)66,666

The 46th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jason Ortitay since 2015.

District Profile

The 46th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and Washington County and includes the following areas:[1]

Allegheny County

Washington County

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
John L. Brunner Democrat 1969 – 1980 Died on January 1, 1980[2]
Victor John Lescovitz Democrat 1980 – 2006 Elected on March 11, 1980 to fill vacancy[3]
Jesse J. White Democrat 2007 – 2014 Cecil Township
Jason Ortitay Republican 2015 – present Cecil Township Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 46
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jesse White 11,526 54.07
Republican Gregory DeLuca 9,790 45.93
Margin of victory 1,736 8.14
Turnout 21,316 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 46
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jesse White 26,314 100
Margin of victory 26,314 100 Increase 91.86
Turnout 26,314 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 46
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jason Ortitay 10,747 56.36
Democratic Jesse White 8,323 43.64
Margin of victory 2,424 12.71
Turnout 19,070 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.