Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 61
American legislative district
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The 61st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented by Liz Hanbidge since 2019.
Population(2022)63,924
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| Population (2022) | 63,924 | ||
District Profile
The 61st District is located in Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Lower Gwynedd Township
- North Wales
- Towamencin Township
- Upper Gwynedd Township
- Whitpain Township (part)
- District 01
- District 02
- District 03
- District 04
- District 05
- District 06
- District 07
- District 12
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| William H. Claypoole | Republican | 1969 – 1970 | ||
| John B. McCue | Republican | 1971 – 1972 | Moved to the 60th District | |
| District moved from Armstrong County to Montgomery County in 1972. | ||||
| Patrick McGinnis | Republican | 1973 – 1978 | ||
| Joseph M. Gladeck, Jr. | Republican | 1979 – 2000 | ||
| Kate M. Harper | Republican | 2001 – 2019 | Lower Gwynedd Township | |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | 2019 – present | Blue Bell | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Liz Hanbidge (incumbent) | 25,068 | 60.88 | |
| Republican | Michelle Rupp | 16,109 | 39.12 | |
| Total votes | 41,177 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Liz Hanbidge (incumbent) | 21,435 | 62.08 | |
| Republican | Jessie Bradica | 13,092 | 37.92 | |
| Total votes | 34,527 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Liz Hanbidge (incumbent) | 25,065 | 59.83 | |
| Republican | Florence Friebel | 16,832 | 40.17 | |
| Total votes | 41,897 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Liz Hanbidge | 17,689 | 53.76 | |
| Republican | Kate Harper (incumbent) | 15,214 | 46.24 | |
| Total votes | 32,903 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kate Harper (incumbent) | 20,458 | 56.53 | |
| Democratic | Robert Wilkinson | 15,732 | 43.47 | |
| Total votes | 36,190 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||