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2000 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election Pennsylvania legislative no 1998 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election 1998 2002 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election 2002 All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 102 November 7, 2000 Matt Ryan January 3, 1995 Republican Party (United States) 168th District 102 2 104 Bill DeWeese January 3, 1995 Democratic Party (United States) 50th District 101 2 99 450px Results:#CA0120 Republican gain #F48882 Republican hold #92C5DE Democratic hold Speaker Matt Ryan Republican Party (United States) Matt Ryan Republican Party (United States) 103 100
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. 2000 General Election Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=2 2008-06-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127051435/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=2 2008-11-27 State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. Representative in the General Assembly, 2000 General Election Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 2008-05-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127132539/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 2008-11-27 The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran from January 3, 2001, until November 30, 2002.http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HS/2001/0/20021127.pdf House of Representatives Daily Session Update 27 November 2002 Pennsylvania House of Representatives https://web.archive.org/web/20210831213850/https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HS/2001/0/20021127.pdf live 31 August 2021 Necessary primary elections were held on April 4, 2000. President of the United States, 2000 General Primary Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=1 2008-05-16
Notable elections
Retirements
Republican Todd Platts was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district, allowing fellow Republican Beverly D. Mackereth to take his seat in the 119th legislative district.
In the 54th legislative district, Terry Van Horne was succeeded by fellow Democrat John Pallone. Van Horne was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress, losing to Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Melissa Hart in the election for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district.
In the 37th legislative district, Republican Katie True left her seat to run as the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania Auditor General, eventually losing the election to Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. Her fellow Republican, Thomas C. Creighton, succeeded her. True would eventually return to the House in the newly redistricted 41st legislative district in the 2002 election.
Democratic primary upsets in Philadelphia
In the 180th legislative district, Democratic incumbent Benjamin Ramos was defeated by Angel Cruz, who went on to easily win the general election. In the 197th legislative district, Democratic incumbent Andrew J. Carn was defeated by Jewell Williams, who also went on to easily win the general election.April 2021
60th legislative district
In the 60th legislative district, incumbent Tim Pesci was defeated in his re-election bid by 25-year-old Republican Jeff Coleman, in spite of the district being 70% Democratic. 2000 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127132539/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 2008-11-27 Bill DeWeese, the House Democratic Leader, said that Pesci had run a "condescending" race against Coleman, calling his opponent "Jeffy" and describing Coleman's campaign volunteers as "the Children from the Corn," referring to the horror film.Neri Al Albert J. Neri The Four Corners of Pennsylvania and More - Southwest The Insider http://www.insiderpa.com/archive/insider7-2002.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071012154258/http://www.insiderpa.com/archive/insider7-2002.htm 2007-10-12 Bull John Ousted Democrat now in his opponents' camp Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PG Publishing Co. 2001-07-06 http://www.post-gazette.com/regionstate/20010706pescireg4p4.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20121016034108/http://old.post-gazette.com/regionstate/20010706pescireg4p4.asp dead October 16, 2012
189th legislative district
In the 189th legislative district, Democratic incumbent Joseph W. Battisto was defeated by Republican Kelly Lewis. Battisto attempted a comeback in a 2002 special election for the 176th legislative district, but lost to Mario Scavello. 2002 Special Election for the 176th Legislative District Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=122&OfficeID=13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081109013619/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=122&OfficeID=13 2008-11-09
General election
District
1 Democratic Party (United States) Linda Bebko-Jones Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Linda Bebko-Jones 14,166 100.0
2 Democratic Party (United States) Italo Cappabianca Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Italo Cappabianca 15,354 100.0
3 Republican Party (United States) Karl Boyes Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Karl Boyes 28,496 100.0
4 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas J. Scrimenti Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas J. Scrimenti 15,637 65.8
Republican Party (United States) David E. Mitchell 8,139 34.2
5 Republican Party (United States) R. Tracy SeyfertResigned on June 1, 2000, after pleading guilty to stealing a federal surplus electric generator and conspiring to influence a witness. Resigned 2
Republican Party (United States) John R. Evans 15,875 68.5
Democratic Party (United States) Karen L. Mulkearn 7,310 31.5
6 Republican Party (United States) Teresa E. Forcier Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Teresa E. Forcier 14,697 100.0
7 Democratic Party (United States) Michael C. Gruitza Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Michael C. Gruitza 14,055 60.9
Republican Party (United States) Jack R. Kopen 9,038 39.1
8 Republican Party (United States) Howard L. Fargo Retired 2
Republican Party (United States) Dick Stevenson 13,253 63.2
Democratic Party (United States) James C. Coulter 7,708 36.8
9 Democratic Party (United States) Chris Sainato Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Chris Sainato 16,019 68.2
Republican Party (United States) Jennifer Nicholson 7,459 31.8
10 Democratic Party (United States) Frank LaGrotta Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Frank LaGrotta 19,167 100.0
11 Democratic Party (United States) Guy A. Travaglio, Jr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Guy A. Travaglio, Jr. 16,036 67.6
Republican Party (United States) Mike Rock 7,691 32.4
12 Republican Party (United States) Daryl Metcalfe Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Daryl Metcalfe 25,785 86.3
Independent (politician) Independent Louis P. Hancherick 4,099 13.7
13 Republican Party (United States) Art Hershey Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Art Hershey 17,731 100.0
14 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Veon Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Veon 15,183 72.8
Republican Party (United States) Jeffrey T. Kording 5,687 27.3
15 Democratic Party (United States) Nicholas A. Colafella Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Nicholas A. Colafella 20,908 89.3
Constitution Party (United States) Gordon Johnston 2,505 10.7
16 Democratic Party (United States) Susan Laughlin Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Susan Laughlin 16,748 70.4
Republican Party (United States) Sarah Ferguson 7,032 29.6
17 Republican Party (United States) Rod E. Wilt Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Rod E. Wilt 16,348 100.0
18 Republican Party (US) Gene DiGirolamo re-elected 1
Republican Party (US) Gene DiGirolamo 14,453 100.0
19 Democratic Party (United States) William Russell Robinson Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) William Russell Robinson 13,053 89.1
Republican Party (United States) Erin L. Connolly 1,596 10.9
20 Democratic Party (United States) Don Walko Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Don Walko 14,266 94.9
Libertarian Party (United States) Charles Stutler 762 5.1
21 Democratic Party (United States) Frank J. Pistella Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Frank J. Pistella 15,692 100.0
22 Democratic Party (United States) Frank J. GigliottiResigned on June 15, 2000, after being sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for bribery charges. Resigned 2
Democratic Party (United States) Michael Diven 15,047 78.2
Republican Party (United States) Harry T. Lewellen 4,196 21.8
23 Democratic Party (United States) Dan Frankel Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Dan Frankel 18,035 100.0
24 Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Preston, Jr. Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Preston, Jr. 16,562 100.0
25 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Markosek Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Joe Markosek 18,165 100.0
26 Republican Party (United States) Tim Hennessey Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Tim Hennessey 12,273 58.0
Democratic Party (United States) Cheryl C. Spaulding 8,881 42.0
27 Democratic Party (United States) Tom Petrone Re-elected 3
Democratic Party (United States) Tom Petrone 15,786 88.3
Green Party (United States) Curt Larson 1v513 8.5
Reform Party of the United States of America Frank Liberatore 573 3.2
28 Republican Party (United States) Jane Orie Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jane Orie 26,269 100.0
29 Democratic Party (United States) David J. Mayernik Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) David J. Mayernik 25,918 100.0
30 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Habay Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Habay 29,154 100.0
31 Republican Party (United States) David J. Steil Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) David J. Steil 24,547 100.0
32 Democratic Party (United States) Anthony M. DeLuca Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Anthony M. DeLuca 16,577 67.3
Republican Party (United States) Bob Sevcik 8,068 32.7
33 Democratic Party (United States) Frank Dermody Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Frank Dermody 15,198 59.5
Republican Party (United States) Vince Mercuri 10,350 40.5
34 Democratic Party (United States) Paul Costa Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Paul Costa 18,266 74.4
Republican Party (United States) James Carmine 6,279 25.6
35 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas A. Michlovic Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas A. Michlovic 13,736 100.0
36 Democratic Party (United States) Harry Readshaw Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Harry Readshaw 18,489 100.0
37 Republican Party (United States) Katie True Unsuccessful candidate for Pennsylvania Auditor GeneralWas later elected to the 41st legislative district in 2002. 2
Republican Party (United States) Tom Creighton 19,212 74.3
Democratic Party (United States) Deb Hayes 6,662 25.7
38 Democratic Party (United States) Kenneth W. Ruffing Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Kenneth W. Ruffing 17,066 100.0
39 Democratic Party (United States) David K. Levdansky Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) David K. Levdansky 14,274 60.1
Republican Party (United States) Mary Larcinese 9,484 39.9
40 Republican Party (United States) John A. Maher Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) John A. Maher 23,839 100.0
41 Democratic Party (United States) Ralph Kaiser Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Ralph Kaiser 19,842 69.7
Republican Party (United States) Ron Arnoni 8,637 30.3
42 Republican Party (United States) Thomas L. Stevenson Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Thomas L. Stevenson 16,878 55.2
Democratic Party (United States) Michael J. Finnerty 13,706 44.8
43 Republican Party (United States) Jere W. Schuler Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jere W. Schuler 18,697 100.0
44 Republican Party (United States) John Pippy Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) John Pippy 25,494 100.0
45 Democratic Party (United States) Fred A. Trello Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Fred A. Trello 18,388 100.0
46 Democratic Party (United States) Victor Lescovitz Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Victor Lescovitz 16,290 67.5
Republican Party (United States) Hugh K. Bagley 7,853 32.5
47 Democratic Party (United States) Leo Joseph Trich, Jr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Leo J. Trich, Jr. 11,701 58.0
Republican Party (United States) Cody Knotts 8,465 42.0
48 Democratic Party (United States) Timothy J. Solobay Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Timothy J. Solobay 21,063 92.0
Green Party (United States) Demo Agoris 1,832 8.0
49 Democratic Party (United States) Peter J. Daley II Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Peter J. Daley II 17706 100.0
50 Democratic Party (United States) H. William DeWeese Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) H. William Deweese 13,206 62.4
Republican Party (United States) Lynda Bush 7,942 37.6
51 Democratic Party (United States) Lawrence Roberts Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Lawrence Roberts 12,353 100.0
52 Democratic Party (United States) James E. Shaner Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) James E. Shaner 13,582 100.0
53 Republican Party (United States) Robert Godshall Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Robert Godshall 16,106 70.1
Democratic Party (United States) David O'Brien 6,878 29.9
54 Democratic Party (United States) Terry E. Van Horne Unsuccessful candidate for Congress 1
Democratic Party (United States) John Pallone 14,561 100.0
55 Democratic Party (United States) Joseph A. Petrarca Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Joseph A. Petrarca 15,708 74.6
Republican Party (United States) Richard E. Wajdic 5,347 25.4
56 Democratic Party (United States) James E. Casorio, Jr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) James E. Casorio, Jr. 17,691 66.3
Republican Party (United States) Dane A. Medich 8,976 33.7
57 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas A. Tangretti Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas A. Tangretti 15,510 68.0
Republican Party (United States) Zack Halaut 7,284 32.0
58 Democratic Party (United States) R. Ted Harhai Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) R. Ted Harhai 16,083 100.0
59 Republican Party (United States) Jess Stairs Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jess Stairs 23,534 100.0
60 Democratic Party (United States) Timothy L. Pesci defeated 2
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Coleman 11,574 51.7 Republican
Democratic Party (United States) Timothy L. Pesci 10,810 48.3
61 Republican Party (United States) Joseph M. Gladeck, Jr. Retired 3
Republican Party (United States) Kate M. Harper 17,685 52.1
Democratic Party (United States) Karen Friedman 15,944 47.0
Libertarian Party (United States) S. Douglas Leard 312 0.9
62 Democratic Party (United States) Sara Gerling Steelman Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Sara G. Steelman 10,918 54.2
Republican Party (United States) Rich Gallo 9,210 45.8
63 Republican Party (United States) Fred McIlhattan Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Fred McIlhattan 21,366 100.0
64 Republican Party (United States) Scott Hutchinson Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Scott Hutchinson 17,539 100.0
65 Republican Party (United States) Jim Lynch Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jim Lynch 16,188 100.0
66 Republican Party (United States) Samuel H. Smith Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Samuel H. Smith 17,542 100.0
67 Republican Party (United States) Kenneth M. Jadlowiec Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Kenneth M. Jadlowiec 16,708 100.0
68 Republican Party (United States) Matt E. Baker Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Matt E. Baker 20,621 100.0
69 Republican Party (United States) Bob Bastian Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Bob Bastian 19,261 100.0
70 Republican Party (United States) John W. Fichter Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) John W. Fichter 10,470 51.5
Democratic Party (United States) Netta Young Hughes 9,872 48.5
71 Democratic Party (United States) Edward P. Wojnaroski, Sr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Edward P. Wojnaroski, Sr. 15,444 73.6
Republican Party (United States) Thomas Callihan 5,528 26.4
72 Democratic Party (United States) Tom Yewcic Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Tom Yewcic 18,846 77.9
Republican Party (United States) Arnie McFarland 5,361 22.1
73 Democratic Party (United States) Gary Haluska Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Gary Haluska 15,478 73.0
Republican Party (United States) Francis Holtz 5,731 27.0
74 Democratic Party (United States) Camille George Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Camille George 16,265 70.6
Republican Party (United States) David C. McClure, Sr. 6,789 29.4
75 Democratic Party (United States) Dan A. Surra Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Dan A. Surra 17,486 74.3
Republican Party (United States) David P. Meier 6,034 25.7
76 Democratic Party (United States) Michael K. Hanna, Sr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Michael K. Hanna, Sr. 12,280 59.8
Republican Party (United States) Glenn W. Thompson, Jr. 8,271 40.2
77 Republican Party (United States) Lynn B. Herman Re-elected 3
Republican Party (United States) Lynn B. Herman 12,485 62.0
Democratic Party (United States) Donald M. Hahn 5,952 29.6
Green Party (United States) John R. Stith 1,701 8.4
78 Republican Party (United States) Dick Hess Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Dick Hess 22,538 100.0
79 Republican Party (United States) Richard Geist Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Richard Geist 17,187 100.0
80 Republican Party (United States) Jerry Stern Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jerry Stern 18,988 100.0
81 Republican Party (United States) Larry O. Sather Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Larry O. Sather 14,767 71.0
Democratic Party (United States) Steve Stroman 6,043 29.0
82 Republican Party (United States) Daniel F. Clark Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Daniel F. Clark 17,983 100.0
83 Republican Party (United States) Thomas W. Dempsey Retired 2
Republican Party (United States) Steven W. Cappelli 11,717 58.4
Democratic Party (United States) Joseph F. Orso 8,353 41.6
84 Republican Party (United States) Brett O. Feese Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Brett Feese 17,913 81.4
Democratic Party (United States) Alfred W. Douglas 4,081 18.6
85 Republican Party (United States) Russ Fairchild Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Russ Fairchild 17,098 88.9
Green Party (United States) Eric Prindle 2,140 11.1
86 Republican Party (United States) C. Allan Egolf Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Allan Egolf 18,519 100.0
87 Republican Party (United States) Pat Vance Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Pat Vance 23,039 77.7
Democratic Party (United States) Robert Mustin 6,620 22.3
88 Republican Party (United States) Jerry L. Nailor Re-elected 4
Republican Party (United States) Jerry L. Nailor 20,583 74.8
Democratic Party (United States) Jama Choquette 6,152 22.4
Independent (politician) Donald Reed 464 1.7
Libertarian Party (United States) Otto J. Storey 315 1.1
89 Democratic Party (United States) Jeffrey W. Coy Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Jeffrey W. Coy 15,365 63.5
Republican Party (United States) Kenneth L. Gill 8,843 36.5
90 Republican Party (United States) Patrick E. Fleagle Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Patrick E. Fleagle 19,284 100.0
91 Republican Party (United States) Stephen R. Maitland Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Stephen R. Maitland 18,608 74.1
Democratic Party (United States) Mark D. Berg 6,495 25.9
92 Republican Party (United States) Bruce Smith Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Bruce Smith 19,386 95.6
Independent (politician) Marlin D. Cutshall 893 4.4
93 Republican Party (United States) Ron Miller Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Ron Miller 19,538 100.0
94 Republican Party (United States) Stan Saylor Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Stan Saylor 19,332 100.0
95 Democratic Party (United States) Stephen H. Stetler Re-elected 3
Democratic Party (United States) Stephen H. Stetler 11,010 63.2
Republican Party (United States) Michele Schanbacher 5,701 32.7
Constitution Party (United States) Chris A. Poborsky 699 4.0
96 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Sturla Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Sturla 9,185 60.6
Republican Party (United States) Tan Vo 5,981 39.4
97 Republican Party (United States) Jere L. Strittmatter Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Jere L. Strittmatter 23,363 100.0
98 Republican Party (United States) Thomas E. Armstrong Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Thomas E. Armstrong 16,009 68.9
Democratic Party (United States) Gary Spicer 7,227 31.1
99 Republican Party (United States) Leroy M. Zimmerman Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Leroy M. Zimmerman 17,890 100.0
100 Republican Party (United States) John E. Barley Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) John E. Barley 16,520 73.5
Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Beardsley 5,957 26.5
101 Republican Party (United States) Edward H. Krebs Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Edward H. Krebs 16,088 95.4
Libertarian Party (United States) Eric Alan Paul 784 4.6
102 Republican Party (United States) Peter J. Zug Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Peter J. Zug 14,710 64.7
Democratic Party (United States) Charlie D. Anspach 8,015 35.3
103 Democratic Party (United States) Ronald I. Buxton Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Ronald I. Buxton 13,462 100.0
104 Republican Party (United States) Mark S. McNaughton Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Mark S. McNaughton 16,627 65.7
Democratic Party (United States) Liz Hrenda 8,662 34.3
105 Republican Party (United States) Ron Marsico Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Ron Marsico 22,475 75.5
Democratic Party (United States) Darnell L. Williams 7,287 24.5
106 Republican Party (United States) Frank Tulli, Jr. Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Frank Tulli, Jr. 21,587 90.1
Constitution Party (United States) Jeffrey A. Rhine 2,365 9.9
107 Democratic Party (United States) Robert E. Belfanti, Jr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Robert E. Belfanti, Jr. 14,085 71.0
Republican Party (United States) Chris Pfaff 5,748 29.0
108 Republican Party (United States) Merle Phillips Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Merle Phillips 16,059 100.0
109 Democratic Party (United States) John Gordner Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) John GordnerBecame a Republican in October 2001 15,964 79.8
Republican Party (United States) Conrad S. Gosciminski, Sr. 4,031 20.2
110 Republican Party (United States) J. Scot Chadwick Retired 2
Republican Party (United States) Tina Pickett 15,412 68.1
Democratic Party (United States) Deborah Barr 7,219 31.9
111 Republican Party (United States) Sandra Major Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Sandra Major 19,614 77.4
Democratic Party (United States) Angelo J. Sabbatini 5,713 22.6
112 Democratic Party (United States) Fred Belardi Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Fred Belardi 15,233 97.1
Reform Party of the United States of America Elizabeth Hubbard 460 2.9
113 Democratic Party (United States) Gaynor Cawley Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Gaynor Cawley 16,619 100.0
114 Democratic Party (United States) Jim WansaczElected on June 20, 2000, to fill the unexpired term of Frank A. Serafini, who resigned on February 7, 2000. Re-elected 3
Democratic Party (United States) Jim Wansacz 17,514 60.8
Republican Party (United States) Tom Parry 11,130 38.7
Reform Party of the United States of America Leonard J. Skursky, Jr. 149 0.5
115 Democratic Party (United States) Edward G. Staback Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Edward G. Staback 19,635 100.0
116 Democratic Party (United States) Todd A. Eachus Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Todd A. Eachus 12,114 65.8
Republican Party (United States) Susan Parrick-Cox 6,288 34.2
117 Republican Party (United States) George C. Hasay Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) George C. Hasay 14,190 94.7
Independent (politician) Independent Bill Kennard 799 5.3
118 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas M. Tigue Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas M. Tigue 16,830 67.9
Republican Party (United States) Eric F. Villano 7,965 32.1
119 Democratic Party (United States) John T. Yudichak Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) John T. Yudichak 14,624 100.0
120 Democratic Party (United States) Phyllis Mundy Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Phyllis Mundy 14,871 64.1
Republican Party (United States) Shirley A. Moyer 8,320 35.9
121 Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Blaum Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Blaum 11,406 74.7
Republican Party (United States) Stephen J. Urban 3,866 25.3
122 Democratic Party (United States) Keith R. McCall Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Keith R. McCall 14,945 100.0
123 Democratic Party (United States) Edward J. Lucyk Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Edward J. Lucyk 15,586 72.2
Republican Party (United States) Brian D. Barowski 5,989 27.8
124 Republican Party (United States) Dave Argall Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Dave Argall 17,724 76.5
Democratic Party (United States) Andrew Belsak 5,455 23.5
125 Republican Party (United States) Bob Allen Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Bob Allen 18,245 100.0
126 Democratic Party (United States) Dante Santoni, Jr. Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Dante Santoni, Jr. 15,793 71.0
Republican Party (United States) William Cinfici 6,466 29.0
127 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas R. Caltagirone Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas R. Caltagirone 9,290 75.1
Republican Party (United States) Ann B. Chapin 3,075 24.9
128 Republican Party (United States) Sam Rohrer Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Sam Rohrer 17,250 63.2
Democratic Party (United States) Tom Herman 10,057 36.8
129 Republican Party (United States) Shelia Miller Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Shelia Miller 22,270 100.0
130 Republican Party (United States) Dennis E. Leh Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Dennis E. Leh 16,404 68.0
Democratic Party (United States) Charles J. Miller 7,710 32.0
131 Republican Party (United States) Pat Browne Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Pat Browne 9,599 59.0
Democratic Party (United States) Peter J. Antonsen 6,667 41.0
132 Democratic Party (United States) Jennifer Mann Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Jennifer Mann 12,678 71.3
Republican Party (United States) Robert A. Saurman 5,094 28.7
133 Democratic Party (United States) T. J. Rooney Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) T. J. Rooney 11,776 65.3
Republican Party (United States) Dennis Parsons 6,266 34.7
134 Republican Party (United States) Donald Snyder Retired 2
Republican Party (United States) Jane S. Baker 15,666 53.4
Democratic Party (United States) Charles F. Smith, Jr. 13,691 46.6
135 Democratic Party (United States) Steve Samuelson Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Steve Samuelson 13,002 52.6
Republican Party (United States) Mark S. Mitman 11,733 47.4
136 Democratic Party (United States) Robert L. Freeman Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Robert L. Freeman 12,192 100.0
137 Democratic Party (United States) Richard T. Grucela Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Richard T. Grucela 15,659 52.3
Republican Party (United States) Leonard Q. Gruppo 14,294 47.7
138 Republican Party (United States) Craig A. Dally Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Craig A. Dally 17,301 100.0
139 Republican Party (United States) Jerry Birmelin Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Jerry Birmelin 19,575 93.5
Independent (politician) Independent C. Mark Edgerton II 1,372 6.6
140 Democratic Party (United States) Thomas C. Corrigan, Sr. Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Thomas C. Corrigan, Sr. 15,174 100.0
141 Democratic Party (United States) Anthony J. Melio Re-elected 3
Democratic Party (United States) Anthony J. Melio 11,267 55.7
Republican Party (United States) Jim Cawley 8,544 42.3
Reform Party of the United States of America D. Daniel Martino 408 2.0
142 Republican Party (United States) Matthew N. Wright Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Matthew N. Wright 16,768 100.0
143 Republican Party (United States) Chuck McIlhinney Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Chuck McIlhinney 21,153 55.0
Democratic Party (United States) Christopher J. Serpico 17310 45.0
144 Republican Party (United States) Thomas W. DruceResigned on September 25, 2000. Resigned 3
Republican Party (United States) Katharine M. Watson 16,629 57.2
Democratic Party (United States) David M. Hall 12,167 41.8
Reform Party of the United States of America Robert J. Contino 282 1.0
145 Republican Party (United States) Paul Clymer Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Paul Clymer 17,368 100.0
146 Republican Party (United States) Mary Ann Dailey Re-elected 3
Republican Party (United States) Mary Ann Dailey 12,766 55.4
Democratic Party (United States) Eileen McCaul 9,368 40.7
Libertarian Party (United States) John Haley 901 3.9
147 Republican Party (United States) Raymond Bunt, Jr. Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Raymond Bunt, Jr. 20,234 100.0
148 Republican Party (United States) Lita Indzel Cohen Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Lita Indzel Cohen 19,683 100.0
149 Democratic Party (United States) Constance H. Williams Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Constance H. Williams 18,131 62.2
Republican Party (United States) Lynne Kessler Lechter 11,038 37.8
150 Republican Party (United States) John A. Lawless Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) John A. Lawless 17987 100.0
151 Republican Party (United States) Eugene F. McGill Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Eugene F. Mcgill 15,844 56.3
Democratic Party (United States) Jules J. Mermelstein 12,284 43.7
152 Republican Party (United States) Roy W. Cornell Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Roy W. Cornell 16,859 100.0
153 Republican Party (United States) Ellen M. Bard Re-elected 3
Republican Party (United States) Ellen M. Bard 16,739 61.6
Democratic Party (United States) Larry Pfeiffer 10,033 36.9
Libertarian Party (United States) Larry W. Goulart 401 1.5
154 Democratic Party (United States) Lawrence H. Curry Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Lawrence H. Curry 21,878 74.0
Republican Party (United States) Michael Whisted 7,698 26.0
155 Republican Party (United States) Curt Schroder Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Curt Schroder 23,643 100.0
156 Republican Party (United States) Elinor Z. Taylor Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Elinor Z. Taylor 17,462 60.4
Democratic Party (United States) A. Wayne Burton 11,470 39.6
157 Republican Party (United States) Carole A. Rubley Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Carole A. Rubley 22,706 100.0
158 Republican Party (United States) L. Chris Ross Re-elected 3
Republican Party (United States) L. Chris Ross 20,519 67.8
Democratic Party (United States) Sherrill Franklin 8,167 27.0
Libertarian Party (United States) Kenneth A. Evans 1,588 5.2
159 Democratic Party (United States) Thaddeus Kirkland Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Thaddeus Kirkland 9,549 64.0
Republican Party (United States) Lavada E.Y. Driggins 5,378 36.0
160 Republican Party (United States) Stephen Barrar Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Stephen Barrar 19,286 66.1
Democratic Party (United States) Mary Ellen McLaughlin 9,907 33.9
161 Republican Party (United States) Tom Gannon Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Tom Gannon 15,923 95.3
Libertarian Party (United States) Barton B. Smith 792 4.7
162 Republican Party (United States) Ron Raymond Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Ron Raymond 13,206 64.1
Democratic Party (United States) Jim Farrow 7,392 35.9
163 Republican Party (United States) Nicholas A. Micozzie Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Nicholas A. Micozzie 15,485 64.1
Democratic Party (United States) Bertha A. Phillips 8,667 35.9
164 Republican Party (United States) Mario J. Civera, Jr. Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Mario J. Civera, Jr. 13,780 62.8
Democratic Party (United States) Alfred Achtert, Jr. 8,151 37.2
165 Republican Party (United States) William F. Adolph, Jr. Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) William F. Adolph, Jr. 19,883 66.4
Democratic Party (United States) Chris Ricciuti 10,060 33.6
166 Democratic Party (United States) Greg Vitali Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Greg Vitali 20,361 69.3
Republican Party (United States) Carolyn H. Parker 9,010 30.7
167 Republican Party (United States) Robert J. Flick Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Robert J. Flick 20,282 66.7
Democratic Party (United States) Michelle Cohen 10,113 33.3
168 Republican Party (United States) Matthew J. Ryan Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Matthew J. Ryan 20,506 66.8
Democratic Party (United States) Wilma Hutcheson-Williams 10,205 33.2
169 Republican Party (United States) Dennis M. O'Brien Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Dennis M. O'Brien 14,257 100.0
170 Republican Party (United States) George T. Kenney, Jr. Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) George T. Kenney, Jr. 12,136 53.7
Democratic Party (United States) Jacques Lurie 10,456 46.3
171 Republican Party (United States) Kerry A. Benninghoff Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Kerry A. Benninghoff 19,643 92.8
Libertarian Party (United States) Kathleen L. Stroh 1,515 7.2
172 Republican Party (United States) John M. Perzel Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) John M. Perzel 12,621 50.2
Democratic Party (United States) Mark J. Chilutti 12,529 49.8
173 Democratic Party (United States) Michael P. McGeehan Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Michael P. McGeehan 15,024 80.7
Republican Party (United States) Daniel Sansoni 3,604 19.3
174 Democratic Party (United States) Alan L. Butkovitz Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Alan L. Butkovitz 17,019 100.0
175 Democratic Party (United States) Marie Lederer Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Marie Lederer 13,456 73.2
Republican Party (United States) Timothy Collins 4,919 26.8
176 Republican Party (United States) Christopher R. Wogan Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Christopher R. Wogan 12,948 100.0
177 Republican Party (United States) John J. Taylor Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) John J. Taylor 9,122 56.2
Democratic Party (United States) Marnie M. Aument-Loughrey 7,111 43.8
178 Republican Party (United States) Roy Reinard Re-elected 3
Republican Party (United States) Roy Reinard 16,424 55.7
Democratic Party (United States) Carl Cherkin 12,429 42.2
Reform Party of the United States of America Jay Russell 621 2.1
179 Democratic Party (United States) William W. Rieger Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) William W. Rieger 11,545 100.0
180 Democratic Party (United States) Benjamin Ramos defeated in the primary 2
Democratic Party (United States) Angel Cruz 11,321 89.1
Republican Party (United States) Ellen Maenner 1,384 10.9
181 Democratic Party (United States) W. Curtis Thomas Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) W. Curtis Thomas 16,344 100.0
182 Democratic Party (United States) Babette Josephs Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Babette Josephs 20,519 95.2
Libertarian Party (United States) Richard O. Schwarz 1,035 4.8
183 Republican Party (United States) Julie Harhart Re-elected 2
Republican Party (United States) Julie Harhart 15,258 67.6
Democratic Party (United States) Frank W. Yandrisevits 7,297 32.4
184 Democratic Party (United States) William F. Keller Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) William F. Keller 15,083 100.0
185 Democratic Party (United States) Robert C. Donatucci Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Robert C. Donatucci 14,854 80.5
Republican Party (United States) Anthony Donoflio, Jr. 3,604 19.5
186 Democratic Party (United States) Harold James Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Harold James 17,620 91.3
Republican Party (United States) Walter Prusacki 1,676 8.7
187 Republican Party (United States) Paul W. Semmel Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Paul W. Semmel 18,893 100.0
188 Democratic Party (United States) James R. Roebuck, Jr. Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) James R. Roebuck, Jr. 16,416 100.0
189 Democratic Party (United States) Joseph W. Battisto defeated 2
Republican Party (United States) Kelly Lewis 13,299 51.4 Republican
Democratic Party (United States) Joseph W. Battisto 12,592 48.6
190 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Horsey Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Horsey 16,080 94.2
Republican Party (United States) Ronda M. Ford 988 5.8
191 Democratic Party (United States) Ronald G. WatersElected in special election on May 18, 1999, after the resignation of Anthony Hardy Williams, who won election to the Pennsylvania State Senate. Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Ronald G. Waters 17,363 100.0
192 Democratic Party (United States) Louise Williams Bishop Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Louise Bishop 21,128 100.0
193 Republican Party (United States) Steven Nickol Re-elected 1
Republican Party (United States) Steven Nickol 17,522 100.0
194 Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Manderino Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Manderino 17,987 100.0
195 Democratic Party (United States) Frank L. Oliver Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Frank L. Oliver 17,167 100.0
196 Republican Party (United States) Todd Russell Platts Elected to Congress 3
Republican Party (United States) Beverly Mackereth 16,672 64.4
Democratic Party (United States) Don Hake 8,133 31.4
Constitution Party (United States) Roy C. Jones 1,101 4.3
197 Democratic Party (United States) Andrew J. Carn defeated in primary 2
Democratic Party (United States) Jewell Williams 18,885 97.5
Independent (politician) Tyray Miller 491 2.5
198 Democratic Party (United States) Rosita C. Youngblood Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Rosita C. Youngblood 19,251 86.8
Republican Party (United States) Susan E. Segal 2,932 13.2
199 Republican Party (United States) Albert H. Masland Retired 2
Republican Party (United States) Will Gabig 14,780 63.0
Democratic Party (United States) Margaret Tricarico 8,664 37.0
200 Democratic Party (United States) LeAnna Washington Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) Leanna Washington 21,856 83.6
Republican Party (United States) D. Dexter Watson 4,273 16.4
201 Democratic Party (United States) John L. Myers Re-elected 2
Democratic Party (United States) John L. Myers 19,518 97.2
Republican Party (United States) Joseph L. Messa 568 2.8
202 Democratic Party (United States) Mark B. Cohen Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Mark B. Cohen 15,386 100.0
203 Democratic Party (United States) Dwight E. Evans Re-elected 1
Democratic Party (United States) Dwight E. Evans 20,097 100.0
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2000 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=1&OfficeID=13 Wilkes University Election Statistics Project 2008-06-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080626064837/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=1&OfficeID=13 2008-06-26
2000 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information Pennsylvania Department of State 2004 http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 Wilkes University Election Statistics Project 2008-06-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127132539/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=2&OfficeID=13 2008-11-27
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