Pennsylvania's 170th State House of Representatives district | |||
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The 170th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:[1]
A Special Election for the 170th House District was ordered for Tuesday, March 24, 2015.[2]
Republican candidate Martina White was nominated by Republican ward leaders in the district, and went on to win the special election, with a 14% margin over Democrat Sarah Del Ricci.[3]
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Tom Gola | Republican | 1969 – 1970 | Philadelphia | |
Alvin Katz | Republican | 1971 – 1972 | Philadelphia | |
Frank A. Salvatore | Republican | 1973 – 1984 | Philadelphia | Elected to the State Senate |
George T. Kenney | Republican | 1985 – 2008 | Philadelphia | Retired |
Brendan Boyle[4] | Democrat | 2009 – 2015 | Philadelphia | Elected to the US House of Representatives. |
Martina White | Republican | 2015 – | Philadelphia | Elected in special election |