Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 5
American legislative district
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The 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Eric Weaknecht since 2025.
Population(2022)65,035
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| Population (2022) | 65,035 | ||
District profile
Located in Berks County, the 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District includes the following areas:[1]
- Bern Township
- Bernville
- Bethel Township
- Centre Township
- Centerport
- Heidelberg Township
- Jefferson Township
- Leesport
- Lower Heidelberg Township
- Marion Township
- North Heidelberg Township
- Ontelaunee Township
- Penn Township
- Perry Township
- Robesonia
- Shoemakersville
- South Heidelberg Township
- Spring Township (part)
- District 05
- District 07
- District 08
- Tulpehocken Township
- Wernersville
- Womelsdorf
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| David S. Hayes | Republican | 1969 – 1980 | Fairview Borough | |
| James R. Merry | Republican | 1981 – 1996 | Linesville, Borough | |
| R. Tracy Seyfert | Republican | 1997 – 2000 | Fairview Township | |
| John R. Evans | Republican | 2001 – 2012 | Sadsbury Township | |
| Greg Lucas | Republican | 2013 – 2014 | Edinboro Borough | |
| Barry Jozwiak | Republican | 2014 – 2024 | Bern Township | |
| Eric Weaknecht | Republican | 2025 – present | Bern Township | |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Weaknecht | 23,561 | 66.78 | |
| Democratic | Heather Hanna | 11,720 | 33.22 | |
| Total votes | 35,281 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 21,349 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak (incumbent) | 23,291 | 69.73 | |
| Democratic | Graham Gonzales | 10,112 | 30.27 | |
| Total votes | 33,403 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 18,082 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 23,936 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||