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Pennsylvania, State House, District 40

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40
Current incumbentNatalie Mihalek Stuck Republican Party
Population61,637
Ethnicity1% Black, 1% Hispanic
Voting age74% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's fortieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Natalie Mihalek Stuck.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 61,637 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's fortieth 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 40

Natalie Mihalek Stuck (R) defeated Sharon Guidi (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Natalie Mihalek Stuck (R)
56.1
18,730

Sharon Guidi (D)
43.9
14,674

Total votes: 33,404
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40

Sharon Guidi defeated Edward Eichenlaub in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Sharon Guidi (D)
55.5
2,234

Edward Eichenlaub (D)
44.5
1,792

Total votes: 4,026
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40

Natalie Mihalek Stuck defeated James Roman and Paul Dixon in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Natalie Mihalek Stuck (R)
46.7
2,748

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James Roman (R)
28.0
1,649

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Paul Dixon (R)
25.3
1,491

Total votes: 5,888

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 John Maher defeated Andrew Zahalsky in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Maher Incumbent 65.03% 24,389
Democratic Andrew Zahalsky 34.97% 13,115
Total Votes 37,504
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Andrew Zahalsky ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Andrew Zahalsky (unopposed)
Incumbent John Maher ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Maher 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 John Maher was unopposed in the Republican primary and 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 John Maher (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40 raised a total of $720,374. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $72,037 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 40

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $279,313 2 $139,657
2014 $9,765 1 $9,765
2012 $44,275 1 $44,275
2010 $76,271 1 $76,271
2008 $77,902 1 $77,902
2006 $47,234 1 $47,234
2004 $117,593 1 $117,593
2002 $58,721 1 $58,721
2000 $9,300 1 $9,300
Total $720,374 10 $72,037