Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72

Pennsylvania's 72nd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Frank Burns
D–East Taylor Township
Population (2022)64,105

The 72nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in west central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Frank Burns since 2009.

Despite having a state representative from the Democratic Party, the county that the district is in voted for Republican Donald Trump by nearly 40 percentage points in the concurrent 2024 presidential election.[1]

District profile

The 72nd District is located in Cambria County and includes the following areas:[2]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Edward McNally Democrat Elected to represent district in 1968 Died shortly after election to seat in 1968.
John Murtha Democrat 1969 – 1974 Elected 20 May 1969 to fill vacancy.[3]
Elected to Congress[4]
James O. Whelan, Jr. Republican 1974 – 1976 Elected 21 May 1974.[5]
William J. Stewart Democrat 1977 – 1987 vacated seat in 1987.[6]
Andrew Billow, Jr. Democrat 1987 – 1992 Elected November 1987 to fill vacancy[7]
Thomas F. Yewcic Democrat 1993 – 2008 Conemaugh Township
Frank Burns Democrat 2009 – present East Taylor Township Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2024:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 16,825 51.33
Republican Amy Bradley 15,955 48.67
Total votes 32,780 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 14,129 54.54
Republican Renae Billow 11,775 45.46
Total votes 25,904 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 16,886 52.71
Republican Howard D. Terndrup 15,150 47.29
Total votes 32,036 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 11,819 52.42
Republican Gerald Carnicella 10,726 47.58
Total votes 22,545 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 16,361 57.55
Republican Cecilia Houser 12,066 42.45
Total votes 28,427 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) 11,354 62.57
Republican Philip Rice 6,792 37.43
Total votes 18,146 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 21,024 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 72
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Burns (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 18,831 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ Caruso, Stephen; Meyer, Katie (November 11, 2024). "Meet the PA Democrat winning in Trump country". Spotlight PA.
  2. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1969-1970" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  7. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.