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| Population (2022) | 61,770 | ||
The 118th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The district has been represented by Democrat Jim Haddock since 2023.
District profile
The 118th District is located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, including the following areas:[1]
Lackawanna County (part)
- Dalton
- Glenburn Township
- La Plume Township
- Moosic
- Newton Township
- Old Forge
- Ransom Township
- Taylor
- West Abington Township
Luzerne County (part)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| James Musto | Democrat | 1969 – 1971 | Died on May 1, 1971[2] | |
| Raphael J. Musto | Democrat | 1971 – 1980 | Elected to fill vacancy[3] Resigned on April 15, 1980, after election to U.S. House of Representatives[4] | |
| Thomas M. Tigue | Democrat | 1981 – 2006 | ||
| Michael B. Carroll | Democrat | 2007 – 2022 | Avoca | Did not seek re-election |
| Jim Haddock | Democrat | 2023 – present | Pittston Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Haddock | 14,611 | 52.33 | |
| Republican | James May | 13,310 | 47.67 | |
| Total votes | 27,921 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 18,759 | 53.53 | |
| Republican | Andrew Holter | 16,283 | 46.47 | |
| Total votes | 35,042 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 15,936 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 20,627 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 12,209 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 16,879 | 65.28 | |
| Republican | Terrence O'Connor | 8,977 | 34.72 | |
| Total votes | 25,856 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael B. Carroll (incumbent) | 10,775 | 59.01 | |
| Republican | Terrence O'Connor | 7,484 | 40.99 | |
| Total votes | 18,259 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1979-1980" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
External links
- District Map from the United States Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
- Population Date for District 45 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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