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Pennsylvania, State House, District 57

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57
Current incumbentEric Nelson Republican Party
Population59,613
Ethnicity3.4% Black, 1% Hispanic
Voting age81.9% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's fifty-seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Eric Nelson, who won a 2016 special election prompted by the resignation of Republican Representative Tim Krieger.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 59,613 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's fifty-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 57

Incumbent Eric Nelson (R) defeated Collin Warren (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Eric Nelson (R)
62.8
16,057

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Collin Warren (D)
37.2
9,504

Total votes: 25,561
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57

Collin Warren advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Collin Warren (D)
100
3,571

Total votes: 3,571
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent Eric Nelson advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Eric Nelson (R)
100
4,324

Total votes: 4,324

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 Eric Nelson defeated Linda Iezzi in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Nelson Incumbent 65.15% 20,396
Democratic Linda Iezzi 34.85% 10,909
Total Votes 31,305
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Linda Iezzi ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Linda Iezzi (unopposed)
Incumbent Eric Nelson ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 57 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Nelson 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 Tim Krieger was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Donna McClelland was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Krieger defeated McClelland in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTim Krieger Incumbent 69.2% 12,734
Democratic Donna McClelland 30.8% 5,671
Total Votes 18,405

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 Tim Krieger (R) defeated Andrew Gales (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 57, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTim Krieger Incumbent 64.4% 17,339
Democratic Andrew Gales 35.6% 9,576
Total Votes 26,915

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57 raised a total of $2,152,525. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $113,291 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 57

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $189,764 2 $94,882
2014 $171,649 2 $85,825
2012 * $104,480 2 $52,240
2010 $91,310 2 $45,655
2008 $742,430 4 $185,608
2006 $166,038 2 $83,019
2004 $411,942 2 $205,971
2002 $196,613 2 $98,307
2000 $78,299 1 $78,299
Total $2,152,525 19 $113,291
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.