Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 166

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Pennsylvania's 166th State
House of Representatives
district
Pennsylvania House District 166.png
Representative
  Greg Vitali
D–Haverford
Demographics87.5% White
5.3% Black
2.8% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		61,878
48,869

The 166th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in South Eastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Greg Vitali since 1993.

District profile[]

The 166th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Delaware County and Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]

  • Delaware County
    • Haverford Township (PART, Wards 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08)
    • Radnor Township (PART)
      • Ward 01 [PART, Division 02]
      • Ward 02
      • Ward 03 [PART, Division 02]
      • Ward 05 [PART, Division 01]
      • Ward 07
  • Montgomery County
    • Lower Merion Township (PART)
      • Ward 04
      • Ward 08
      • Ward 10 [PART, Division 03]

Representatives[]

Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
George R. Johnson Republican 1969 – 1972
Faith Ryan Whittlesey Republican 1973 – 1976 Resigned from office[2]
Stephen F. Freind Republican 1976 – 1992 Elected in a special election in April 1976[3]
Greg Vitali Democrat 1993 – present Haverford Township Incumbent

Recent election results[]

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 166
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Greg Vitali 14,924 58.29
Republican John Williamson 10,678 41.71
Margin of victory 4,246 16.58
Turnout 25,602 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 166
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Greg Vitali 21,611 63.1
Republican Bill toal 12,637 36.9
Margin of victory 8,974 26.2 Increase 4.81
Turnout 34,248 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 166
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Greg Vitali 14,325 63.1
Republican Sarah Armstrong 8,375 36.9
Margin of victory 5,950 26.2
Turnout 22,700 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 166
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Greg Vitali 23,783 66.03
Republican James Knapp 12,236 33.97
Margin of victory 11,547 32.06 Increase 2.93
Turnout 36,019 100

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. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1975-1976" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1975-1976" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

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