2008 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008.[1] The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years.
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All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 102 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Pennsylvania |
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Government |
Make-up of the House following the 2008 elections
Affiliation | Seats after 2006 Election |
Seats after 2008 Election |
Membership Change | |
Democratic Party | 102 | 104 | +2 | |
Republican Party | 101 | 99 | -2 |
General election
References
- "2008 General Primary". Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
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