2008 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election explained

Election Name:2008 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2006 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Previous Year:2006
Next Election:2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
Next Year:2010
Seats For Election:All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Majority Seats:102
Election Date:November 4, 2008
Leader1:Bill DeWeese
Leader Since1:January 3, 1995
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders Seat1:50th
Last Election1:102
Seat Change1: 2
Seats After1:104
Leader2:Sam Smith
Leader Since2:January 2, 2007
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Leaders Seat2:66th
Last Election2:101
Seat Change2: 2
Seats After2:99
Map Size:450px
Speaker
Before Election:Dennis O'Brien
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Keith McCall
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008.[1] The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years.

Make-up of the House following the 2008 elections

AffiliationSeats after 2006 Election
Seats after 2008 Election
Membership Change
 Democratic Party102104+2
 Republican Party10199-2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008 General Primary . . 2004 . 2008-05-27.