Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 79
American legislative district
| Pennsylvania's 79th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 63,269 | ||
The 79th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Louis Schmitt Jr. since 2019.
District profile
The 79th District is located in Blair County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Allegheny Township
- Altoona
- Logan Township
- Tunnelhill (Blair County Portion)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Denny J. Bixler | Democrat | 1969 – 1974 | ||
| John P. Milliron | Democrat | 1975 – 1978 | ||
| Richard Geist | Republican | 1979 – 2012 | Altoona | |
| John McGinnis | Republican | 2013 – 2018 | ||
| Louis Schmitt Jr. | Republican | 2019 – present | ||
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
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