Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 47
The 47th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Joseph D'Orsie since 2023.
Pennsylvania's 47th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Population (2022) | 64,984 |
District Profile
The 47th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in York County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Conewago Township
- East Manchester Township
- Hallam
- Hellam Township
- Manchester
- Manchester Township
- Mount Wolf
- Springettsbury Township (part)
- District 02
- District 03
- District 07
- Wrightsville
Representatives
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Keith Gillespie | 20,236 | 60.65 | ||
Democratic | Sarah Speed | 13,127 | 39.35 | ||
Margin of victory | 7,109 | 21.31 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 33,363 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Keith Gillespie | 14,659 | 100 | ||
Margin of victory | 14,659 | 100 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 14,659 | 100 |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
External links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 47 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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