Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 78

Pennsylvania's 78th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Jesse Topper
RBedford
Population (2022)62,267

The 78th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in south-central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jesse Topper since 2014.

District profile

The 78th District includes all of Bedford County, Pennsylvania and all of Fulton County, Pennsylvania.[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Percy G. Foor Republican 1969 – 1974
Clarence E. Dietz Republican 1975 – 1986
Dick Hess Republican 1987 – 2013 Bedford Died in office
Jesse Topper Republican 2014 – Bedford Elected in special election

Recent election results

PA House election, 2024:
Pennsylvania House, District 78
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jesse Topper (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 31,152 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 78
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jesse Topper (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 25,672 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 78
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jesse Topper (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 31,550 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 75
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jesse Topper (incumbent) 18,937 79.21
Democratic Deb Baughman 4,971 20.79
Total votes 23,908 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 78
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jesse Topper (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 26,565 100.00
Republican hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.