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| Population (2022) • Citizens of voting age | 65,208 52,141 | ||
The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2023 by Democrat Brian Munroe.
District profile
The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Bucks County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
- Ivyland
- New Britain Township (PART)
- South Division 01 & 02
- Warminster Township
- Warrington Township
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Benjamin H. Wilson | Republican | 1969 – 1988 | Warmister Township | Became House Finance Committee Chairman |
| Jean Wilson | Republican | 1988 – 1992 | New Britain Township | Succeeded husband on his death in 1990 |
| Thomas W. Druce | Republican | 1993 – 2000 | Resigned on September 25, 2000.[2] | |
| Katherine M. Watson | Republican | 2001 – 2019 | Warrington Township | |
| Todd Polinchock | Republican | 2019 – 2023 | Warrington Township | |
| Brian Munroe | Democrat | 2023 – present | Warminster Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Munroe | 16,123 | 50.81 | |
| Republican | Todd Polinchock (incumbent) | 15,608 | 49.19 | |
| Total votes | 31,731 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Todd Polinchock (incumbent) | 22,915 | 55.50 | |
| Democratic | Gary Spillane | 18,372 | 44.50 | |
| Total votes | 41,287 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Todd Polinchock | 15,457 | 50.97 | |
| Democratic | Meredith Jean Buck | 14,867 | 49.03 | |
| Total votes | 30,324 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 25,243 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 14,907 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 25,604 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Katharine Watson (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 19,132 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (PDF). 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 144 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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