Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133

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Pennsylvania's 133rd State
House of Representatives
district
Pennsylvania House District 133.png
Representative
  Jeanne McNeill
D–Bethlehem
Demographics83.6% White
5.4% Black
13.5% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		61,468
49,051

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.

District profile[]

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

  • Bethlehem
    • Ward 10
    • Ward 11
    • Ward 12, Districts 01 and 02
    • Ward 13, Districts 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08
  • Catasauqua
    • Districts 01, 02, and 03
  • Coplay
    • Districts 01 and 02
  • Fountain Hill
    • Districts 01, 02, and 03
  • Hanover Township
  • Salisbury Township
    • Ward 01
    • Ward 02
    • Ward 03, District 02
  • Whitehall Township
    • Districts 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, and 12

Representatives[]

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William H. Eckensberger, Jr. Democrat 1969 – 1976 Cementon, Pennsylvania Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frank J. Meluskey Democrat 1977 – 1978 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Reelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3]
George J. Kanuck Republican 1979 – 1982 Allentown, Pennsylvania Resigned May 6, 1982[4]
Paul F. McHale, Jr. Democrat 1983 – 1991 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Resigned February 25, 1991 to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5]

Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6]

Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[6]

President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[6]

Katherine McHale Democrat 1991 – 1992 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Elected May 21, 1991 to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7]
T. J. Rooney Democrat 1993 – 2006 Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8]
Joseph F. Brennan Democrat 2007 – 2012 Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Won the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9]

Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony

Daniel T. McNeill Democrat 2013 – 2017 Whitehall, Pennsylvania Died September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017 to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's

widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11]

Jeanne McNeill Democrat 2018 – present Whitehall, Pennsylvania Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017 to fill her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill's, seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Seated January 2, 2018

Recent election results[]

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joseph F. Brennan 6,585 59.98
Republican David Molony 4,393 40.02
Margin of victory 2,192 19.96
Turnout 10,978 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 10,381 61.26
Republican David Molony 6,564 38.74
Margin of victory 3,817 22.52
Turnout 16,945 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 7,568 55.09
Republican David Molony 6,170 44.91
Margin of victory 1,398 10.18 Decrease 12.3
Turnout 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 15,102 56.31
Republican David Molony 10,648 39.70
Margin of victory 4,454 16.61 Increase 6.4
Turnout 100

References[]

  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  2. ^ Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "FRANK J. MELUSKEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. ^ a b c "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  7. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  8. ^ Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "T. J. ROONEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  9. ^ "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  10. ^ News, 69 (2017-09-09). "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ Lewis, Will (2017-12-04). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.

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