Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 47

Pennsylvania's 47th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Joseph D'Orsie
R–Mount Wolf
Population (2022)64,984

The 47th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Joseph D'Orsie since 2023.

District Profile

The 47th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in York County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Roger Raymond Fischer Republican 1969 – 1988
Leo Joseph Trich, Jr. Democrat 1989 – 2002 Retired
District moved from Washington County to York County after 2002
Keith J. Gillespie Republican 2003 – 2023 York
Joseph D'Orsie Republican 2023 – present Mount Wolf Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 47
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Keith Gillespie 16,919 72.8
Democratic Eric Wolfgang 6,321 27.2
Margin of victory 10,598 45.60
Turnout 23,240 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 47
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Keith Gillespie 20,236 60.65
Democratic Sarah Speed 13,127 39.35
Margin of victory 7,109 21.31 Decrease 24.29
Turnout 33,363 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 47
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Keith Gillespie 14,659 100
Margin of victory 14,659 100 Increase 78.69
Turnout 14,659 100

References

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