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Pennsylvania, State House, District 195

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195
Current incumbentDonna Bullock Democratic Party
Population57,350
Ethnicity53.7% Black, 3.8% Hispanic
Voting age80.9% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and ninety-fifth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Donna Bullock.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 57,350 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and ninety-fifth 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 195

Incumbent Donna Bullock (D) won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donna Bullock (D)
100
25,525

Total votes: 25,525
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195

Incumbent Donna Bullock advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donna Bullock (D)
100
7,329

Total votes: 7,329
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 Donna Bullock ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195, General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent Donna Bullock defeated Jamar Izzard and Jimmie Moore in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 195 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Donna Bullock Incumbent 78.58% 12,393
Democratic Jamar Izzard 10.14% 1,599
Democratic Jimmie Moore 11.28% 1,779
Total Votes 15,771


2015

A special election for the position of Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 was called for August 11. Candidates were nominated by parties rather than chosen in primaries.

The seat was vacant following Michelle Brownlee's (D) resignation on June 8, 2015, after she pleaded guilty to conflict of interest.

Donna Bullock (D) defeated Adam Lang (R) in the special election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 195, Special Election, 2015

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDonna Bullock 86.1% 2,587
Republican Adam Lang 13.9% 417
Total Votes 3,004

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 Michelle Brownlee was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Brownlee 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 Michelle Brownlee (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Michael Jones, Takkeem Morgan and Andrew Kleeman in the Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 195, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichelle Brownlee Incumbent 100% 26,914
Total Votes 26,914

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 195 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichelle Brownlee Incumbent 57.9% 4,392
Michael Jones 6.7% 510
Takkeem Morgan 1.8% 140
Andrew Kleeman 33.6% 2,547
Total Votes 7,589

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195 raised a total of $1,788,205. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $105,189 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 195

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $157,253 3 $52,418
2014 $7,175 1 $7,175
2012 * $129,749 3 $43,250
2010 $89,508 3 $29,836
2008 $66,642 2 $33,321
2006 $59,385 1 $59,385
2004 $46,392 1 $46,392
2002 $1,169,104 2 $584,552
2000 $62,997 1 $62,997
Total $1,788,205 17 $105,189
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.