Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 117
American legislative district
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The 117th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Luzerne County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Black Creek Township
- Butler Township
- Conyngham Borough
- Conyngham Township
- Dallas Borough
- Dennison Township
- Dorrance Township
- Fairmount Township
- Foster Township
- Freeland Borough
- Harvey's Lake Borough
- Hollenback Township
- Hunlock Township
- Huntington Township
- Jeddo Borough
- Lake Township
- Lehman Township
- Nescopeck Borough
- Nescopeck Township
- New Columbus Borough
- Ross Township
- Salem Township
- Shickshinny Borough
- Slocum Township
- Sugarloaf Township
- Union Township
- White Haven Borough
Population61,755
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Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Stanley Meholchick | Democrat | 1969 – 1972 | Retired | |
| George C. Hasay | Republican | 1973 – 2006 | Retired | |
| Karen Boback | Republican | 2007 – 2023 | Harveys Lake | Retired |
| Mike Cabell | Republican | 2023 – 2024 | Defeated in primary | |
| Jamie Walsh | Republican | 2024 – present | Incumbent | |
