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Pennsylvania, State House, District 20

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20
Current incumbentAdam Ravenstahl Democratic Party
Population55,871
Ethnicity14.3% Black, 1.4% Hispanic
Voting age81.5% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's twentieth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Adam Ravenstahl.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 55,871 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's twentieth 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 20

Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl (D) won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Adam Ravenstahl (D)
100
22,011

Total votes: 22,011
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl defeated Michael Devine in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Adam Ravenstahl (D)
59.4
4,133

Michael Devine (D)
40.6
2,830

Total votes: 6,963
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

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 Adam Ravenstahl defeated Jim Barr in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Ravenstahl Incumbent 80.90% 23,000
Constitution Jim Barr 19.10% 5,429
Total Votes 28,429
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Ravenstahl 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 Adam Ravenstahl defeated Thomas Michalow in the Democratic primary, while Thomas Anthony Fodi was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ravenstahl defeated Fodi in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Ravenstahl Incumbent 60.7% 9,997
Republican Tom Fodi 39.3% 6,463
Total Votes 16,460

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Ravenstahl Incumbent 52.1% 3,337
Thomas Michalow 47.9% 3,074
Total Votes 6,411

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 Adam Ravenstahl (D) defeated James Barr (C) in the general election and defeated David Schuilenburg and Mark Purcell in the Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Ravenstahl Incumbent 81.7% 19,909
Constitution James Barr 18.3% 4,453
Total Votes 24,362

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Ravenstahl Incumbent 56.2% 3,332
David Schuilenburg 7.9% 468
Mark Purcell 35.9% 2,124
Total Votes 5,924

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 raised a total of $924,668. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $38,528 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $24,522 2 $12,261
2014 $190,735 3 $63,578
2012 * $34,142 2 $17,071
2010 $179,549 6 $29,925
2008 $154,320 2 $77,160
2006 $208,358 5 $41,672
2004 $63,243 1 $63,243
2002 $43,091 2 $21,546
2000 $26,708 1 $26,708
Total $924,668 24 $38,528
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.