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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 49

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Pennsylvania's 49th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Ismail Smith-Wade-El
DLancaster
Population (2022)62,983

The 49th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has been represented by Ismail Smith-Wade-El since 2023.

District profile

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Following 2022 redistricting, the 49th District is located in Lancaster County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

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Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
A. J. DeMedio Democrat 1969 – 1982
Peter J. Daley Democrat 1983 – 2017 California
Bud Cook Republican 2017 – 2023 California
District moved from Fayette and Washington Counties[2] to Lancaster County in 2022 redistricting
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democrat 2023 – present Lancaster Incumbent

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 49
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Peter Daley 9,008 54.49
Republican Richard Massafra 7,524 45.51
Margin of victory 1,504 8.98
Turnout 16,532 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 49
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Peter Daley 12,244 54.49
Republican Richard Massafra 10,225 45.51
Margin of victory 2,019 8.99 Increase .01
Turnout 22,469 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 49
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Peter Daley 8,557 56.43
Republican Bud Cook 6,608 43.57
Margin of victory 1,949 12.85 Increase 3.86
Turnout 15,165 100

References

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