2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election explained

Election Name:2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2008 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Previous Year:2008
Next Election:2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Next Year:2012
Seats For Election:All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Majority Seats:102
Election Date:November 2, 2010
Leader1:Sam Smith
Leader Since1:January 2, 2007
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Leaders Seat1:66th
Last Election1:99
Seat Change1: 13
Seats After1:112
Leader2:Keith McCall
Leader Since2:January 6, 2009
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders Seat2:122nd
Last Election2:104
Seat Change2: 13
Seats After2:91
Map Size:450px
Speaker
Before Election:Keith McCall
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Sam Smith
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 2010 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2010, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 18, 2010.[1] The term of office for those elected in 2010 will run from January 4, 2011, until November 30, 2012. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for election every two years.

Make-Up of the House

AffiliationSeats at Last ElectionSeats at End of Legislative SessionSeats after ElectionChange Since Last Election
Democratic10410291-13
Republican99101112+13

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 General Primary . May 18, 2010 . . October 16, 2010.