Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 66

The 66th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in west central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Brian Smith since 2021.

Pennsylvania's 66th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Brian Smith
RPunxsutawney
Population (2022)62,378

District profile

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The 66th District encompasses parts of Indiana County and all of Jefferson County, and includes the following areas:[1]

Indiana County

Jefferson County

Representative

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Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
L. Eugene Smith Republican 1969 – 1986 Punxsutawney Retired
Samuel H. Smith Republican 1987 – 2014 Punxsutawney Retired
Cris Dush Republican 2015 - 2021 Pine Creek Township
Brian Smith Republican 2021–present Punxsutawney Incumbent

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 66
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Smith 11562 67.91
Democratic Dennis J. Peck 3620 21.26
Independent Luther E. Yoas 1844 10.83
Margin of victory 6098 35.8
Turnout 17026 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 66
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Smith 18367 100
Margin of victory
Turnout 18367 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 66
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cris Dush 11777 72.06
Democratic Toby Robert Santik 4567 27.94
Margin of victory 7210 44.1
Turnout 16344 100

References

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  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
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