Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 144
The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2019 by Todd Polinchock.
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| Demographics | 91.4% White 1.9% Black 3.5% Hispanic | ||
| Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age | 61,914 46,131 | ||
District profile
The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Bucks County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]
- Chalfont
- Dublin
- Hilltown Township
- New Britain
- New Britain Township
- Silverdale
- Telford (Bucks County Portion)
- Warrington Township
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Benjamin H. Wilson | Republican | 1969 – 1988 | Warmister Township | Became House Finance Committee Chairman |
| Jean Wilson | Republican | 1988 – 1992 | New Britain Township | Succeeded husband on his death in 1990 |
| Thomas W. Druce | Republican | 1993 – 2000 | Resigned on September 25, 2000.[2] | |
| Katherine M. Watson | Republican | 2001 – 2019 | Warrington Township | |
| Todd Polinchock | Republican | 2019 – present | Warrington Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katherine M. Watson | 19,132 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 19,132 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 19,132 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Katherine M. Watson | 25,604 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 25,604 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 25,604 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Katherine M. Watson | 14,907 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 14,907 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 14,907 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Katherine M. Watson | 25,243 | 100 | ||
| Margin of victory | 25,243 | 100 | |||
| Turnout | 25,243 | 100 | |||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (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 Data for District 144 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
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