Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.

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  Jeanne McNeill
D–Bethlehem
Demographics83.6% White
5.4% Black
13.5% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age
61,468
49,051

District profile

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William H. Eckensberger, Jr.Democrat1969 – 1976Cementon, Pennsylvania Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frank J. MeluskeyDemocrat1977 – 1978Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Reelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3]
George J. KanuckRepublican1979 – 1982Allentown, PennsylvaniaResigned May 6, 1982[4]
Paul F. McHale, Jr.Democrat1983 – 1991Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaResigned February 25, 1991 to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5]

Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6]

Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[6]

President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[6]

Katherine McHaleDemocrat1991 – 1992Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Elected May 21, 1991 to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7]
T. J. RooneyDemocrat1993 – 2006Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8]
Joseph F. BrennanDemocrat2007 – 2012Fountain Hill, PennsylvaniaWon the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9]

Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony

Daniel T. McNeill Democrat 2013 – 2017 Whitehall, Pennsylvania Died September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017 to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's

widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11]

Jeanne McNeill Democrat 2018 – present Whitehall, Pennsylvania Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017 to fill her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill's, seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Seated January 2, 2018

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joseph F. Brennan 6,585 59.98
Republican David Molony 4,393 40.02
Margin of victory 2,192 19.96
Turnout 10,978 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 10,381 61.26
Republican David Molony 6,564 38.74
Margin of victory 3,817 22.52
Turnout 16,945 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 7,568 55.09
Republican David Molony 6,170 44.91
Margin of victory 1,398 10.18 12.3
Turnout 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 15,102 56.31
Republican David Molony 10,648 39.70
Margin of victory 4,454 16.61 6.4
Turnout 100

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  2. Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "FRANK J. MELUSKEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  7. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  8. Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "T. J. ROONEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  9. "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  10. News, 69 (2017-09-09). "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. Lewis, Will (2017-12-04). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.


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