Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 172
The 172nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Philadelphia (PART)
- Ward 55 [PART, Divisions 06–09, 11–27 and 29]
- Ward 56 [PART, Division 32]
- Ward 57 [PART, Divisions 02–03, 11, 13 and 15],
- Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 11, 19 and 28]
- Ward 63 [PART, Divisions 01, 03–05, 07 (block 1028), 09–11 (blocks 1001–1002, and 1005), 12–14, 16–20 and 24]
- Ward 64
- Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 10 (blocks 2000–2001, 2003, 3000–3004) and 17]
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Francis E. Gleeson, Jr. | Democrat | 1969 – 1978 | Philadelphia | Unsuccessful candidate for re-election |
| John M. Perzel | Republican | 1979 – 2010 | Philadelphia | Unsuccessful candidate for re-election |
| Kevin J. Boyle | Democrat | 2011 – present | Philadelphia | Incumbent |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
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