Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 135
The 135th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in the Lehigh Valley and has been represented since 1999 by Steve Samuelson.
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| Demographics | 76.3% White 7.1% Black 24.9% Hispanic | ||
| Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age | 64,957 51,727 | ||
District profile
The 135th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Northampton County. It includes Moravian College and Lehigh University. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
- Bethlehem (Northampton County Portion)
- Hanover Township (PART, Districts 01, 02, 03, 04, and 06)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| William C. Ryback | Democrat | 1969 – 1972 | ||
| Thomas J. Maloney | Republican | 1973 – 1974 | ||
| J. Michael Schweder | Democrat | 1975 – 1980 | ||
| William C. Rybach | Democrat | 1981 – 1990 | ||
| Joseph Uliana | Republican | 1991 – 1994 | ||
| Lisa Boscola | Democrat | 1995 – 1998 | Bethlehem Township | Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate |
| Steve Samuelson | Democrat | 1999 – present | Bethlehem | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 13,002 | 52.6 | ||
| Republican | Mark S. Mitman | 11,733 | 47.4 | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,269 | 5.2 | |||
| Turnout | 24,735 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 10,616 | 64.4 |  11.8 | |
| Republican | Keith A. Strunk | 5,881 | 35.6 |  11.8 | |
| Margin of victory | 4,735 | 28.8 | 23.6 | ||
| Turnout | 16,497 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 16,960 | 65.1 | 0.7 | |
| Republican | David A. Donio | 9,098 | 34.9 | 0.7 | |
| Margin of victory | 7,862 | 30.2 | 1.4 | ||
| Turnout | 26,058 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 14,828 | 100 | 34.9 | |
| Margin of victory | 14,828 | 100 | 58.96 | ||
| Turnout | 14,828 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 21,069 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 21,069 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 21,069 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 8,922 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 8,922 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 8,922 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 12,722 | 70.52 | 29.48 | |
| Republican | Kenneth Barreto | 5,318 | 29.48 | 29.48 | |
| Margin of victory | 7,404 | 41.04 | 58.96 | ||
| Turnout | 20,126 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 9,387 | 100 | 29.48 | |
| Margin of victory | 9,387 | 100 | 58.96 | ||
| Turnout | 9,387 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 19,431 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 19,431 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 19,431 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 15,872 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 15,872 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 15,872 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steve Samuelson | 19,924 | 65.6 | 34.4 | |
| Republican | Scott Hough | 10,438 | 34.4 | 34.4 | |
| Margin of victory | 9,486 | 31.2 | 68.8 | ||
| Turnout | 30,362 | 100 | |||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- "2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- "2000 General Election". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved June 6, 2008.
- "2002 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008.
- "2004 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2008.
- "2006 General Election". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
- "2008 General Primary". Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
- "Office Returns". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania department of state. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- "Office Returns". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvanian department of state. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
External links
- District map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Data for District 135 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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