Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 56
| Pennsylvania's 56th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 64,562 | ||
The 56th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Brian Rasel since 2025.
District profile
The 56th District is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Irwin
- Jeannette
- Manor
- North Huntingdon Township (part)
- Ward 01
- Ward 02
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
- Division 03
- Division 04
- Ward 05
- Ward 06
- Ward 07
- North Irwin
- Penn
- Penn Township
- Trafford (Westmoreland County Portion)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| John F. Laudadio, Sr. | Democrat | 1969 – 1977 | Died on June 6, 1977[2] | |
| Allen Kukovich | Democrat | 1977 – 1996 | Manor | Elected November 8, 1977, to fill vacancy[2] Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate |
| James E. Casorio, Jr. | Democrat | 1997 – 2010 | North Huntingdon Township | Defeated for reelection |
| George Dunbar | Republican | 2011 – 2024 | Penn Township | |
| Brian Rasel | Republican | 2025 – present | Jeannette | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Brian Rasel | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 32,092 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 23,664 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 32,942 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | 17,638 | 62.97 | |
| Democratic | Douglas Hunt | 10,371 | 37.03 | |
| Total votes | 28,009 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 27,727 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (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.
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