Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 79

Pennsylvania's 79th State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Louis Schmitt Jr.
R–Altoona
Population (2022)63,269

The 79th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Louis Schmitt Jr. since 2019.

District profile

The 79th District is located in Blair County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Denny J. Bixler Democrat 1969 – 1974
John P. Milliron Democrat 1975 – 1978
Richard Geist Republican 1979 – 2012 Altoona
John McGinnis Republican 2013 – 2018
Louis Schmitt Jr. Republican 2019 – present

Recent election results

PA House election, 2024:
Pennsylvania House, District 79
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Louis Schmitt, Jr. (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 25,629 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 79
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Louis Schmitt, Jr. (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 18,434 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 79
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Louis Schmitt, Jr. (incumbent) 20,103 70.19
Democratic Jason Runk 8,536 29.81
Total votes 28,639 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 79
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Louis Schmitt, Jr. Unopposed
Total votes 15,106 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 79
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John McGinnis (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 20,241 100.00
Republican hold

References

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps


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