Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 187
American legislative district
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The 187th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in eastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2025 by Gary Day.
Population(2011)
Citizens of voting age63,903
49,608
Citizens of voting age63,903
49,608
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| Demographics | 92.0% White 2.0% Black 3.5% Hispanic | ||
| Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age | 63,903 49,608 | ||
District profile
The 187th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lehigh County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Alburtis
- Macungie
- Heidelberg Township
- Lower Macungie Township
- Lynn Township
- Upper Macungie Township (Part, District 03, 07, and 08)
- Washington Township
- Weisenberg Township
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Norman S. Berson | Democrat | 1969 – 1982 | ||
| District moved from Philadelphia County to Bucks & Lehigh Counties after 1982, adjusted to Berks & Lehigh after 1992 | ||||
| Paul W. Semmel | Republican | 1983 – 2006 | ||
| Carl W. Mantz | Republican | 2007 – 2008 | ||
| Gary Day | Republican | 2009 – 2022 | Defeated in primary after 2022 redistricting | |
| Ryan Mackenzie | Republican | 2023 – 2024 | Left to run for Congress | |
| Gary Day | Republican | 2025 – Present | Incumbent | |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Day | 14,725 | 70.01 | ||
| Democratic | Richard Stine | 6,308 | 29.99 | ||
| Margin of victory | 8,417 | 40.02 | |||
| Turnout | 21,033 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Day | 19,015 | 63.12 |  6.89 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Haas | 11,111 | 36.88 | ||
| Margin of victory | 7,904 | 26.24 | 13.78 | ||
| Turnout | 30,126 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Gary Day | 13,045 | 100.0 | ||
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| Turnout | 13,045 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Gary Day | 29,870 | 100.0 | ||
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| Turnout | 29,870 | 100 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Gary Day | 16,018 | 59.3 | ||
| Democratic | Michael Blichar Jr. | 10,972 | 40.7 | ||
| Margin of victory | TBD | TBD | |||
| Turnout | 26,990 | TBD | |||