Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 16

The 16th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Democrat Robert Matzie since 2009.

Pennsylvania's 16th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Robert Matzie
DBeaver
Population (2022)64,976

District profile

The 16th District is located in Beaver County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Robert K. HamiltonDemocrat1969 1972
Charles P. LaughlinDemocrat1973 1988
Susan LaughlinDemocrat1989 2004Conway
Sean M. RamaleyDemocrat2005 2008EconomyVacated seat to run for Pennsylvania Senate.[2]
Robert MatzieDemocrat2009 presentAmbridgeIncumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) 15,104 56.70
Republican Rico Elmore 11,534 43.30
Total votes 26,638 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) 19,101 56.19
Republican Rico Elmore 14,891 43.81
Total votes 33,992 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 18,529 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 24,078 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,013 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) 15,798 56.09
Republican Kathy Coder 12,369 43.91
Total votes 28,167 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 16
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Matzie (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 14,055 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. "2008 General Primary: Senator in the General Assembly". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
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