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Pennsylvania, State House, District 25

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25
Current incumbentBrandon Markosek Democratic Party
Population59,461
Ethnicity7.3% Black, 1% Hispanic
Voting age80% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's twenty-fifth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Brandon Markosek.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 59,461 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's twenty-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 25

Brandon Markosek (D) defeated Stephen Schlauch (R) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Brandon Markosek (D)
57.7
14,046

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Stephen Schlauch (R)
42.3
10,314

Total votes: 24,360
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25

Brandon Markosek advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Brandon Markosek (D)
100
4,522

Total votes: 4,522
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25

Stephen Schlauch advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Stephen Schlauch (R)
100
1,997

Total votes: 1,997

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 Joseph Markosek defeated John Ritter in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Joseph Markosek Incumbent 62.41% 19,218
Republican John Ritter 37.59% 11,573
Total Votes 30,791
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent Joseph Markosek ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Joseph Markosek Incumbent (unopposed)
John Ritter ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Ritter (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 Joseph Markosek was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Ritter was unopposed in the Republican primary. Markosek defeated Ritter in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 25 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph Markosek Incumbent 60.6% 10,480
Republican John Ritter 39.4% 6,811
Total Votes 17,291

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 Joseph Markosek (D) defeated Mike Doyle (R) in the general election and was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Doyle defeated John Yakim in the Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 25, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph Markosek Incumbent 54.7% 16,297
Republican Mike Doyle 45.3% 13,470
Total Votes 29,767

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25 raised a total of $3,081,758. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $162,198 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 25

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $470,519 2 $235,260
2014 $542,992 2 $271,496
2012 * $874,547 3 $291,516
2010 $362,773 2 $181,387
2008 $271,343 1 $271,343
2006 $389,514 4 $97,379
2004 $90,947 2 $45,474
2002 $55,363 2 $27,682
2000 $23,760 1 $23,760
Total $3,081,758 19 $162,198
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.