Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 is represented by Leslie Baum Rossi (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania state representatives represented an average of 64,098 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 62,734 residents.
About the chamber
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Pennsylvania legislators assume office on the first day of December after a general election.[1]
Qualifications
Article II of the Pennsylvania Constitution states:
| “ | Senators shall be at least 25 years of age and Representatives 21 years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of the State four years, and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State), and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.[2][3] | ” |
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $102,844.07/year | $181/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election. There are no deadlines set in the state constitution on when a special election can be held.[4]
See sources: Pennsylvania Cons. Art. II, §2
District map
Redistricting
2020-2022
On February 4, 2022, the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission voted 4-1 to approve new state House and Senate maps.[5] House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R) voted no, while Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R), state Rep. Joanna McClinton (D), state Sen. Jay Costa (D), and chairman Mark Nordenberg voted yes.[5] These maps took effect for Pennsylvania's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Pennsylvania work? In Pennsylvania, the statutory authority to draw congressional district boundaries is vested with the Pennsylvania General Assembly. These lines are subject to gubernatorial veto.[6]
State legislative district lines are drawn by a politician commission. Established in 1968, the commission comprises five members:[6]
- The majority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The minority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The first four commissioners appoint a fifth member to serve as the commission's chair. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court must appoint a commission chair.[6]
The Pennsylvania Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Further, state legislative districts should "respect county, city, incorporated town, borough, township and ward boundaries." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[6]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
until November 30, 2022
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Leslie Baum Rossi and Margie Zelenak are running in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Leslie Baum Rossi (R) | |
 | Margie Zelenak (D)  | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Margie Zelenak advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margie Zelenak | 100.0 | 4,500 |
| Total votes: 4,500 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Leslie Baum Rossi advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leslie Baum Rossi | 100.0 | 6,640 |
| Total votes: 6,640 | |||
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2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Leslie Baum Rossi won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leslie Baum Rossi (R) | 100.0 | 22,149 |
| Total votes: 22,149 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Leslie Baum Rossi advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leslie Baum Rossi | 99.1 | 9,218 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 9,300 | |||
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2021
A special election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 was called for May 18, 2021.
Candidates running for special elections in Pennsylvania are selected by their respective political parties. The filing deadline for independent candidates was March 29, 2021.[7]
The seat became vacant after the death of Mike Reese (R) on January 2, 2021.[8]
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Leslie Baum Rossi defeated Mariah Fisher and Robb Luther in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 18, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leslie Baum Rossi (R) | 63.6 | 8,608 |
 | Mariah Fisher (D) | 33.8 | 4,571 | |
 | Robb Luther (L) | 2.6 | 347 | |
| Total votes: 13,526 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Angela Reese (R)
- Shawn Knepper (R)
2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Reese (R) | 100.0 | 32,189 |
| Total votes: 32,189 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese | 100.0 | 8,540 |
| Total votes: 8,540 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese defeated Clare Dooley in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese (R) | 70.3 | 18,490 |
 | Clare Dooley (D) | 29.7 | 7,803 | |
| Total votes: 26,293 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Clare Dooley advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clare Dooley | 100.0 | 2,934 |
| Total votes: 2,934 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese | 100.0 | 5,034 |
| Total votes: 5,034 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Mike Reese ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 general election.[9][10]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mike Reese Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Mike Reese ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[11][12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Reese Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Mike Reese was unopposed in the Republican primary and unchallenged in the general election.[13][14][15]
2012
Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on April 24, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 16, 2012. Incumbent Mike Reese (R) defeated Harriet Ellenberger (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Reese Incumbent |
71.8% | 20,377 | |
| Democratic | Harriet Ellenberger | 28.2% | 7,984 | |
| Total Votes | 28,361 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2022, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 raised a total of $1,422,266. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $67,727 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2022 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| 2021 | $140,364 | 3 | $46,788 |
| 2020 | $244,915 | 1 | $244,915 |
| 2018 | $112,310 | 2 | $56,155 |
| 2016 | $73,717 | 1 | $73,717 |
| 2014 | $80,258 | 1 | $80,258 |
| 2012 | $133,815 | 2 | $66,908 |
| 2010 | $44,133 | 1 | $44,133 |
| 2008 | $205,896 | 3 | $68,632 |
| 2006 | $127,607 | 3 | $42,536 |
| 2004 | $93,996 | 1 | $93,996 |
| 2002 | $93,512 | 1 | $93,512 |
| 2000 | $71,743 | 1 | $71,743 |
| Total | $1,422,266 | 21 | $67,727 |
See also
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Constitution, "Article II, Section 2," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ The Constitution of Pennsylvania, "Article II, Section 5: Qualifications of members," accessed February 3, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ State of Pennsylvania, "Pennsylvania Constitution," accessed February 15, 2021 (Article II, Section 2)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs nameddr - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 All About Redistricting, "Pennsylvania," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State, "CALENDAR FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 18, 2021," accessed February 15, 2021
- ↑ Trib Live, "State Rep. Mike Reese of Mt. Pleasant Township dead at 42," January 2, 2021
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official Primary Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
