Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 62,222 |
| Gender |
49.6% Male 50.4% Female |
| Race |
93.8% White 0.8% Black 0.3% Asian 0.2% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 3% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $51,588 |
| High school graduation rate | 85.8% |
| College graduation rate | 12.4% |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 is represented by Johnathan Hershey (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania state representatives represented an average of 64,052 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 62,573 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serve two-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]
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]
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]
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]
2022[edit]
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.
2020[edit]
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Johnathan Hershey won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Johnathan Hershey (R) |
100.0
|
26,822 |
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Total votes: 26,822 | |||
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Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Johnathan Hershey advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Johnathan Hershey |
100.0
|
8,793 |
|
Total votes: 8,793 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
Johnathan Hershey defeated Elizabeth Book in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Johnathan Hershey (R) |
70.3
|
15,406 |
|
|
Elizabeth Book (Independent) |
14.9
|
3,258 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
14.9
|
3,258 | ||
|
Total votes: 21,922 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kimberly Hart (D)
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
Kimberly Hart advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Kimberly Hart |
100.0
|
1,890 |
|
Total votes: 1,890 | |||
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Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Johnathan Hershey |
34.9
|
2,603 |
|
|
James Junkin |
15.2
|
1,135 | |
|
|
Jerald Leach |
13.3
|
994 | |
|
|
Tracy Powell Markle |
13.3
|
992 | |
|
|
Joseph Ughetto II |
9.6
|
718 | |
|
|
Joshua Fultz |
5.3
|
398 | |
|
|
Beth Laughlin |
3.7
|
274 | |
|
|
Terrance Shepler |
2.5
|
184 | |
|
|
Nicole Sherlock-King |
2.2
|
163 | |
|
Total votes: 7,461 | |||
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2016[edit]
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 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 C. Adam Harris ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 general election.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  C. Adam Harris Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent C. Adam Harris ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 82 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent C. Adam Harris was unopposed in the Republican primary and unchallenged in the general election for District 82.[10][11][12]
2012[edit]
Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives 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 C. Adam Harris (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated James Felmlee and James Knepp in the Republican primary.[13][14]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 82, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Adam C. Harris Incumbent |
100% | 18,925 | |
| Total Votes | 18,925 | |||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Adam C. Harris Incumbent |
50.5% | 3,494 |
| James Felmlee | 34.5% | 2,386 |
| James Knepp | 15% | 1,034 |
| Total Votes | 6,914 | |
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 raised a total of $594,778. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $21,242 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $109,110 | 10 | $10,911 |
| 2016 | $38,433 | 1 | $38,433 |
| 2014 | $13,440 | 1 | $13,440 |
| 2012 | $55,999 | 2 | $28,000 |
| 2010 | $19,130 | 1 | $19,130 |
| 2008 | $17,294 | 1 | $17,294 |
| 2006 | $72,153 | 2 | $36,077 |
| 2004 | $75,032 | 2 | $37,516 |
| 2002 | $154,789 | 6 | $25,798 |
| 2000 | $39,398 | 2 | $19,699 |
| Total | $594,778 | 28 | $21,242 |
See also[edit]
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links[edit]
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 Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ "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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