Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 56
American legislative district
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The 56th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Brian Rasel since 2025.
Population(2022)64,562
| Pennsylvania's 56th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 64,562 | ||
District profile
The 56th District is located in Westmoreland County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Irwin
- Jeannette
- Manor
- North Huntingdon Township (part)
- Ward 01
- Ward 02
- Ward 04 (part)
- Division 01
- Division 03
- Division 04
- Ward 05
- Ward 06
- Ward 07
- North Irwin
- Penn
- Penn Township
- Trafford (Westmoreland County Portion)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| John F. Laudadio, Sr. | Democrat | 1969 – 1977 | Died on June 6, 1977[2] | |
| Allen Kukovich | Democrat | 1977 – 1996 | Manor | Elected November 8, 1977, to fill vacancy[2] Elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate |
| James E. Casorio, Jr. | Democrat | 1997 – 2010 | North Huntingdon Township | Defeated for reelection |
| George Dunbar | Republican | 2011 – 2024 | Penn Township | |
| Brian Rasel | Republican | 2025 – present | Penn Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Rasel | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 32,092 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 23,664 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 32,942 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | 17,638 | 62.97 | |
| Democratic | Douglas Hunt | 10,371 | 37.03 | |
| Total votes | 28,009 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dunbar (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 27,727 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||