Pennsylvania State Senate District 47
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 241,781 |
| Race |
88.6% White 4.4% Black 0.5% Asian 0.1% Native American |
| Ethnicity | 2% Hispanic |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 is represented by Elder Vogel (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania state senators represented an average of 260,054 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 254,047 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
Members of the Pennsylvania State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Pennsylvania legislators assume office on the first day of December after a general election.[1]
Qualifications[edit]
- See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state
Article II of the Pennsylvania Constitution states:
| “ | Senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age and Representatives twenty-one years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State) and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.[2] | ” |
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $90,335/year | $178/day |
Vacancies[edit]
- See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures
If there is a vacancy in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election. There are no deadlines set in the state constitution on when a special election can be held.[3]
See sources: Pennsylvania Cons. Art. II, §2
District map[edit]
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2021[edit]
- See also: Redistricting in Pennsylvania after the 2020 census
On February 4, 2022, the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission voted 4-1 to approve new state House and Senate maps.[4] House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R) voted no, while Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R), state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D), state Sen. Jay Costa (D), and chairman Mark Nordenberg voted yes.[4] These maps take effect for Pennsylvania's 2022 legislative elections.
Click here to view the maps.
Reactions[edit]
Following the approval of the maps, commission Chairman Mark Nordenberg said: "I believe that we have succeeded by virtually any measure. [...] Even if imperfect, these are good maps that are fair, that are responsive to the requirements of the law, and that will serve the interests of the people of Pennsylvania for the next decade."[4] House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R) criticized the maps, saying: "Our goal is to follow the constitution. [...] This is, in my opinion, trying to make water flow uphill."[4]
How does redistricting in Pennsylvania work? In Pennsylvania, the statutory authority to draw congressional district boundaries is vested with the Pennsylvania General Assembly. These lines are subject to gubernatorial veto.[5]
State legislative district lines are drawn by a politician commission. Established in 1968, the commission comprises five members:[5]
- The majority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The minority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The first four commissioners appoint a fifth member to serve as the commission's chair. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court must appoint a commission chair.[5]
The Pennsylvania Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Further, state legislative districts should "respect county, city, incorporated town, borough, township and ward boundaries." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[5]
Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
- See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2020
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47
Incumbent Elder Vogel defeated Stephen Krizan III in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Elder Vogel (R) |
66.5
|
88,419 |
|
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Stephen Krizan III (D) |
33.5
|
44,595 | |
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Total votes: 133,014 | |||
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Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47
Stephen Krizan III advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Stephen Krizan III |
100.0
|
24,870 |
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Total votes: 24,870 | |||
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Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47
Incumbent Elder Vogel advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Elder Vogel |
100.0
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23,715 |
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Total votes: 23,715 | |||
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2016[edit]
- See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Elder Vogel ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 general election.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 47, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Elder Vogel Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Elder Vogel ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 47, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Elder Vogel Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012[edit]
- See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2012
Elections for the office of Pennsylvania State Senate consisted of a primary election on April 24, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 16, 2012. Incumbent Elder Vogel (R) defeated Kimberly Villella (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[10][11]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Elder Vogel Incumbent |
57.1% | 57,613 | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Villella | 42.9% | 43,348 | |
| Total Votes | 100,961 | |||
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 raised a total of $4,730,698. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $394,225 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania State Senate District 47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2016 | $340,727 | 1 | $340,727 |
| 2012 | $1,335,884 | 2 | $667,942 |
| 2010 | $94,005 | 1 | $94,005 |
| 2008 | $2,434,967 | 4 | $608,742 |
| 2006 | $132,329 | 1 | $132,329 |
| 2004 | $155,110 | 1 | $155,110 |
| 2002 | $109,617 | 1 | $109,617 |
| 2000 | $128,059 | 1 | $128,059 |
| Total | $4,730,698 | 12 | $394,225 |
See also[edit]
 |
Suggest a link |
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- The Pennsylvania State Legislature
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Pennsylvania Constitution, "Article II, Section 2," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ State of Pennsylvania, "Pennsylvania Constitution," accessed February 15, 2021 (Article II, Section 2)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Daily Review, "Final Pa. legislative maps approved by redistricting panel, but legal challenges likely," February 5, 2022
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 All About Redistricting, "Pennsylvania," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official Primary Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
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