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Pennsylvania, State House, District 127

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127
Current incumbentThomas Caltagirone Democratic Party
Population66,597
Ethnicity13.5% Black, 47.7% Hispanic
Voting age69.8% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and twenty-seventh state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Thomas Caltagirone.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 66,597 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and twenty-seventh state house district. Pennsylvania state representatives represent an average of 62,573 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 60,498 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Pennsylvania legislators' terms officially begin on December 1 the year of their election. However, legislators take the oath of office the first Tuesday in January.

Qualifications

Under Article II of the Pennsylvania Constitution, senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age and representatives twenty-one years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of their respective districts one year 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.

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$87,180/year$183/day

Pension

Legislators in Pennsylvania are able to retire at age 50, while other state workers cannot retire until they turn 60. In 2011, the average legislative pension was $35,221 annually, while the average state employee pension was $23,491. According to former legislator David Mayernik, who began collecting a pension of $29,583 a year when he retired at age 50, the lowered retirement age was intended as compensation for small legislative salaries as well as the uncertainty of serving in office.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Speaker of the House is responsible for calling an election. There are no deadlines set in the state constitution on when a special election can be held.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for April 28, 2020. The filing deadline is February 18, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127

Incumbent Thomas Caltagirone (D) defeated Vincent Gagliardo Jr. (R) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thomas Caltagirone (D)
79.9
8,333

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Vincent Gagliardo Jr. (R)
20.1
2,092

Total votes: 10,425
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127

Incumbent Thomas Caltagirone defeated Manuel Guzman Jr. in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thomas Caltagirone (D)
54.9
896

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Manuel Guzman Jr. (D)
45.1
736

Total votes: 1,632
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127

Vincent Gagliardo Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Vincent Gagliardo Jr. (R)
100
413

Total votes: 413

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 Thomas Caltagirone ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Caltagirone Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent Thomas Caltagirone ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 127 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Caltagirone 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 Thomas Caltagirone was set to face Robert Melendez in the Democratic primary, but Melendez was removed from the ballot on March 27, 2014, leaving Caltagirone unopposed. Caltagirone was unchallenged in the general election.

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 Thomas Caltagirone (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127 raised a total of $1,004,114. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $83,676 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 127

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $111,998 1 $111,998
2014 $78,295 1 $78,295
2012 $173,401 1 $173,401
2010 $125,624 1 $125,624
2008 $164,266 1 $164,266
2006 $75,505 1 $75,505
2004 $81,421 2 $40,711
2002 $111,187 2 $55,594
2000 $82,417 2 $41,209
Total $1,004,114 12 $83,676