Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 2

Pennsylvania's 2nd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Robert E. Merski
D–Erie
Population (2022)65,669

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is represented by Democratic Representative Robert E. Merski.

District profile

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Erie County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative[2] Party[2] Years[2] District home Notes
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Robert Bellomini Democrat 1969–1978 Erie Moved from the 1st Erie County district. Resigned on June 13.[3]
Italo Cappabianca Democrat 1979–2001 Erie Died in office on May 28.[3]
Gayle Wright Democrat 2001–2002 Erie Elected in a special election on August 14.[4] Defeated in primary.[5]
Florindo Fabrizio Democrat 2003–2018 Erie Did not seek re-election in 2018. Died in office on July 24.[6]
Robert E. Merski Democrat 2019–present Erie Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 2[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski (incumbent) 16,242 64.17
Republican Michael Pace 9,068 35.83
Total votes 25,310 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 22,342 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski 13,736 64.90
Republican Timothy Kuzma 7,429 35.10
Total votes 21,165 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) 16,051 63.76
Republican Patrick Fuller 9,124 36.24
Total votes 25,175 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 11,214 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 19,860 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,617 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
  3. ^ a b The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 3-259.
  4. ^ "2001 Special Election for the 2nd Legislative District". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. August 21, 2001. Archived from the original on November 28, 2008.
  5. ^ "2002 Primary Election". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. May 21, 2002. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
  6. ^ "Long time lawmaker Fabrizio passes". July 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.