Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 60

Pennsylvania's 60th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Abby Major
R–Ford City
Population (2022)64,259

The 60th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in western Pennsylvania has been represented by Abby Major since 2021.

District Profile

The 60th District is located in Armstrong County and Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]

Armstrong County

Westmoreland County

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
C. Doyle Steele Democrat 1969 – 1972 Apollo
John B. McCue Republican 1973 – 1976 Kittanning
Henry Livengood Democrat 1977 – 1988 Ford City Died in office 1988[2]
Timothy L. Pesci Democrat 1989 – 2000 Freeport Elected on May 16, 1989, to fill vacancy[3]
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
Jeff Coleman Republican 2001 – 2005 Apollo Did not seek reelection
Jeff Pyle Republican 2005 – 2021 Ford City Retired for health reasons[4]
Abby Major Republican 2021–Present Ford City Incumbent. Elected on May 18, 2021, to fill vacancy

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 13310 69.29 −30.71
Democratic Ellen Bowman 5898 30.71 +30.71
Margin of victory 7412 38.6
Turnout 19208 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 16238 65.06 −4.23
Democratic Ellen Bowman 8720 34.94 +4.23
Margin of victory 7518 30.1 Decrease
Turnout 25958 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 14531 100 +34.94
Margin of victory
Turnout 14531 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 23937 86.85 −13.15
Green Gabe Lytle 3625 13.15 +13.15
Margin of victory 20312 73.7
Turnout 27562 100
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 19079 100 +13.15
Margin of victory
Turnout 19079 100
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jeff Pyle 29898 100 N/A
Margin of victory
Turnout 29898 100
PA House special election, 2021:
Pennsylvania House, District 60
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Abby Major 10116 72.60 −27.40
Democratic Frank C. Prazenica Jr. 3249 23.32 +23.32
Libertarian Andrew Hreha 568 4.08 +4.08
Margin of victory 6867 49.28
Turnout 13933 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 - 1989-1990" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1989-1990" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ "Pa. state Rep. Jeff Pyle will retire, citing health issues". WTAE. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.