Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133 explained

State:Pennsylvania
District:133
Chamber:House of Representatives
Representative:Jeanne McNeill
Party:Democratic
Residence:Bethlehem
Percent White:83.6
Percent Black:5.4
Percent Hispanic:13.5
Population:61,468
Population Year:2011
Citizen Voting Age:49,051

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.

District profile

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

Representatives

RepresentativePartyYearsDistrict homeNote
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
1969  - 1976 Cementon, PennsylvaniaDid not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
1977  - 1978 Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaReelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3]
1979  - 1982 Allentown, PennsylvaniaResigned May 6, 1982[4]
1983  - 1991 Resigned February 25, 1991, to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5] Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6]

Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;

President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present

1991  - 1992 Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaElected May 21, 1991, to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7]
1993  - 2006 Fountain Hill, PennsylvaniaChairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8]
2007  - 2012 Won the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9] Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony
Daniel T. McNeillDemocrat2013  - 2017Whitehall, PennsylvaniaDied September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017, to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's

widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11]

Jeanne McNeillDemocrat2018  - presentWhitehall, PennsylvaniaIncumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017, to fill the seat of her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; seated January 2, 2018

Recent election results

2022

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts . . 2023-01-13.
  2. Web site: Frank J. Meluskey. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. en. 2017-12-06.
  3. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.
  4. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.
  5. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.
  6. Web site: McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information. bioguide.congress.gov. 2017-12-06.
  7. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.
  8. Web site: T. J. Rooney. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. en. 2017-12-06.
  9. News: Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE. lehighvalleylive.com. 2017-12-06. en-US.
  10. News: House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill. 2017-09-09. WFMZ. 2017-12-06. en-US.
  11. News: Special election Tuesday in 133rd district. Lewis. Will. 2017-12-04. WFMZ. 2017-12-06. en-US.