Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district

Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives.

"PA-30" redirects here. For the aircraft, see Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche. For the supernova remnant nebula, see SN 1181.

Geography

From 1903 to 1923 the district was located around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From 1923 to 1933 the district was located around Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. From 1943 to 1955 the district was located west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History

This district was created in 1903. The district was eliminated in 1963.

List of representatives
Representative Party Years Cong
ress		 District home Note
District created March 4, 1903
John DalzellRepublicanMarch 4, 1903 – March 3, 191358th
59th
60th
61st
62nd		PittsburghRedistricted from the 22nd district and re-elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Re-elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Re-elected in 1910.
Not a candidate for reelection.
M. Clyde KellyRepublicanMarch 4, 1913 – March 3, 191563rdBraddockElected in 1912.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
William H. ColemanRepublicanMarch 4, 1915 – March 3, 191764thMcKeesportElected in 1914.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
M. Clyde Kelly Progressive March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919 65th
66th
67th		 Braddock Elected in 1916.
Re-elected in 1918
Re-elected in 1920.
Redistricted to the 33rd district.
Republican March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923
Everett KentDemocratMarch 4, 1923 – March 3, 192568thBangorElected in 1922.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
William R. CoyleRepublicanMarch 4, 1925 – March 3, 192769thBethlehemElected in 1924.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
Everett KentDemocratMarch 4, 1927 – March 3, 192970thBangorElected in 1926.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
William R. CoyleRepublicanMarch 4, 1929 – March 3, 193371st
72nd		BethlehemElected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
J. Twing BrooksDemocratMarch 3, 1933 – January 3, 193773rd
74th		SewickleyElected in 1932.
Re-elected in 1934.
Unsuccessful candidate for renomination.
Peter J. De MuthDemocratJanuary 3, 1937 – January 3, 193975thPittsburghElected in 1936.
Unsuccessful candidate for renomination.
Robert J. CorbettRepublicanJanuary 3, 1939 – January 3, 194176thPittsburghElected in 1938.
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection.
Thomas E. ScanlonDemocratJanuary 3, 1941 – January 3, 194377thPittsburghElected in 1940.
Redistricted to the 16th district.
Samuel A. WeissDemocratJanuary 3, 1943 – January 3, 194578thPittsburghRedistricted from the 31st district and re-elected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 33rd district.
Robert J. CorbettRepublicanJanuary 3, 1945 – January 3, 195379th
80th
81st
82nd		PittsburghElected in 1944.
Re-elected in 1946.
Re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Redistricted to the 29th district
Vera BuchananDemocratJanuary 3, 1953 – November 26, 195583rd
84th		McKeesportRedistricted from the 33rd district and re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Died.
Vacant November 26, 1955 – January 24, 1956 84th
Elmer J. HollandDemocratJanuary 24, 1956 – January 3, 196384th
85th
86th
87th		PittsburghElected to finish Buchanan's term.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Redistricted to the 20th district.
District eliminated January 3, 1963

References
    • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
    • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
    • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present


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