Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 56

The 56th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by George Dunbar since 2011.

Pennsylvania's 56th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  George Dunbar
R–Penn Township, Westmoreland County
Population (2022)64,562

District profile

The 56th District is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
John F. Laudadio, Sr. Democrat 1969 – 1977 Died on June 6, 1977[2]
Allen Kukovich Democrat 1977 – 1996 Manor Elected November 8, 1977, to fill vacancy[2]
Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate
James E. Casorio, Jr. Democrat 1997 – 2010 North Huntingdon Township Defeated for reelection
George Dunbar Republican 2011 – Penn Township Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 56
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James Casorio 10885 48.18
Republican George Dunbar 11708 51.82
Margin of victory 823 3.64 {{{change}}}
Turnout 22593 100 {{{change}}}
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 56
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George Dunbar 17497 58.37 6.55
Democratic Raymond Geissler 12,476 41.63
Margin of victory 5018 16.74 {{{change}}}
Turnout 29,970 100 7,017
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 56
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George Dunbar 15653 100
Turnout 15653 100 decrease

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.