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    Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15

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    Pennsylvania's 15th State
    House of Representatives
    district
    Representative
      Josh Kail
    R–Beaver
    Population (2022)66,277

    The 15th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Josh Kail since 2019.

    District profile[edit]

    The 15th District is located in Beaver County and Washington County. It includes the following areas:[1]

    Beaver County

    • Beaver
    • Brighton Township
    • Frankfort Springs
    • Georgetown
    • Glasgow
    • Greene Township
    • Hanover Township
    • Hookstown
    • Independence Township
    • Industry
    • Midland
    • Ohioville
    • Potter Township
    • Raccoon Township
    • Shippingport
    • South Beaver Township
    • Vanport Township

    Washington County

    • Blaine Township
    • Buffalo Township
    • Burgettstown
    • Canton Township
    • Claysville
    • Cross Creek Township
    • Donegal Township
    • Hanover Township
    • Hopewell Township
    • Independence Township
    • Jefferson Township
    • Midway
    • Robinson Township
    • Smith Township
    • West Middletown

    Representatives[edit]

    Representative Party Years District home Note
    Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
    Charles D. Stone Democrat 1969 – 1972
    Robert O. Davis Republican 1973 – 1974
    Fred R. Milanovich Democrat 1975 – 1980
    Nick Colafella Democrat 1981 – 2002
    Vincent A. Biancucci Democrat 2003 – 2008 Aliquippa Unsuccessful candidate for reelection[2]
    Jim Christiana Republican 2009 – 2019 Beaver
    Josh Kail Republican 2019 – present Beaver Incumbent

    Recent election results[edit]

    PA House election, 2010:
    Pennsylvania House, District 15
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Republican Jim Christiana 13,308 62.27
    Democratic Frank Bovalino 8,062 37.73
    Margin of victory 5,246 24.55
    Turnout 21,370 100


    PA House election, 2012:
    Pennsylvania House, District 15
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Republican Jim Christiana 17,473 61.06
    Democratic Robert Williams 11,144 38.94
    Margin of victory 6,329 22.12 Decrease 2.43
    Turnout 28,617 100


    PA House election, 2014:
    Pennsylvania House, District 15
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Republican Jim Christiana 12,585 69.42
    Democratic Paul Cain 5,545 30.58
    Margin of victory 7040 38.83 Increase 16.71
    Turnout 18,130 100

    References[edit]

    • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
    1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
    2. ^ "2008 General Election: Representative in the General Assembly". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2009.

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