Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 188
American legislative district
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The 188th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2021 by Rick Krajewski.
Population(2011)
Citizens of voting age60,761
51,452
Citizens of voting age60,761
51,452
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| Demographics | 32.8% White 49.6% Black 3.9% Hispanic | ||
| Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age | 60,761 51,452 | ||
District profile
The 188th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and encompasses the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Sciences. It also includes the following areas:[1]
- Ward 27
- Ward 46
- Ward 51 [PART, Divisions 02, 04, 05, 06, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26 and 28]
- Ward 60 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03 and 23]
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| James P. O'Donnell | Democrat | 1969 – 1972 | ||
| Lucien E. Blackwell | Democratic | 1973 – 1976 | ||
| Alija Dumas | Democratic | 1977 – 1980 | ||
| James D. Williams | Democratic | 1981 – 1985 | Died on March 13, 1985[2] | |
| James R. Roebuck, Jr. | Democratic | 1985 – 2021 | Elected May 21, 1985 to fill vacancy.[3] Lost renomination bid. | |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | 2021 – present | Incumbent | |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James R. Roebuck Jr. | 15,249 | 100.0 | ||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Turnout | 15,249 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James R. Roebuck Jr. | 22,715 | 93.72 | ||
| Republican | Ernest Adkins | 1,521 | 6.28 | ||
| Margin of victory | 21,194 | 87.44 | |||
| Turnout | 24,236 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | James R. Roebuck Jr. | 13,030 | 88.97 |  4.75 | |
| Republican | Ernest Adkins | 1,615 | 11.03 |  4.75 | |
| Margin of victory | 11,415 | 77.94 | 9.5 | ||
| Turnout | 14,645 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | James R. Roebuck Jr. | 26,898 | 100.0 | ||
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| Turnout | 26,898 | 100 | |||