Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 70
American legislative district
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The 70th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeast Pennsylvania and has been represented by Matthew Bradford since 2009.
Population(2022)65,364
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| Population (2022) | 65,364 | ||
District profile
The 70th District is located in Montgomery County and includes the following areas:[1]
- East Norriton Township
- Perkiomen Township
- Schwenksville
- Skippack Township
- West Norriton Township (part)
- District 01
- District 02
- District 04
- Whitpain Township (part)
- District 08
- District 09
- District 10
- District 11
- Worcester Township
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Harry A. Englehart, Jr. | Republican | 1969 – 1978 | ||
| William Telek | Republican | 1979 – 1988 | Died in 1988[2] | |
| Leona G. Telek | Republican | 1989 – 1992 | ||
| District moved from Cambria County to Montgomery County in 1992. | ||||
| John W. Fichter | Republican | 1993 – 2006 | ||
| Jay R. Moyer | Republican | 2007 – 2008 | Lower Salford Township | Lost re-election[3] |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democrat | 2009 – present | Worcester Township | Incumbent |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford (incumbent) | 24,570 | 60.17 | |
| Republican | Ed Moye | 16,267 | 39.83 | |
| Total votes | 40,837 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford (incumbent) | 20,051 | 60.91 | |
| Republican | Arthur Bustard | 12,870 | 39.09 | |
| Total votes | 32,921 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford (incumbent) | 21,596 | 69.11 | |
| Republican | Daniel Wissert | 9,653 | 30.89 | |
| Total votes | 31,249 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford (incumbent) | 16,055 | 69.30 | |
| Republican | Christopher Mundiath | 7,112 | 30.70 | |
| Total votes | 23,167 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Bradford (incumbent) | 18,433 | 66.99 | |
| Republican | Charles Springer, Jr. | 9,084 | 33.01 | |
| Total votes | 27,517 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||