Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161 explained

State:	Pennsylvania
District:	161
Chamber:	House of Representatives
Representative:	Leanne Krueger
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	Nether Providence Township
Population:	63,804
Population Year:	2021

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 includes part of Delaware County. It is currently represented by Democrat Leanne Krueger.

District profile

The district includes the following areas:^[1]

Delaware County

• Aston Township
• Brookhaven
• Chester Township
• Middletown Township (PART)
  • District 01
  • District 02 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02]
• Nether Providence Township
• Ridley (PART)
  • Ward 01 [PART, Divisions 01 and 03]
  • Ward 02
  • Ward 05 [PART, Division 01]
  • Ward 07
• Rose Valley
• Upland

Representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
		1969–1971		Died January 2, 1971^[2]
	Republican	1971–1974		Elected May 18, 1971, to fill vacancy^[3]
		1975–1978
	Republican	1979–2006		Defeated for re-election
	Democrat	2007–2010		Did not seek re-election
	Republican	2011–2015		Resigned effective April 30, 2015
	Democratic	2015–present		Won special election August 4, 2015

References

• Web site: Cox. Harold. Legislatures - 1776-2004. Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. 2004.

External links

• https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/SLD_RefMap/lower/st42_pa/sldl42161/DC10SLDL42161_001.pdf from the United States Census Bureau
• Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
• Population Data for District 44 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021 Final Reapportionment Plan. Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission. 2022-11-22.
2. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.
3. Web site: Cox . Harold . Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1971-1972. Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. November 3, 2004.