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Pennsylvania, State House, District 10

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10
Current incumbentAaron Bernstine Republican Party
Population58,463
Ethnicity1.4% Black, 0.7% Hispanic
Voting age81.3% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's tenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Aaron Bernstine.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 58,463 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's tenth 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 10

Incumbent Aaron Bernstine (R) defeated Darcelle Slappy (G) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Aaron Bernstine (R)
78.2
16,090

Darcelle Slappy (G)
21.8
4,487

Total votes: 20,577
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Aaron Bernstine advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Aaron Bernstine (R)
100
3,045

Total votes: 3,045

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.

Aaron Bernstine defeated incumbent Jaret Gibbons in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Aaron Bernstine 58.48% 15,807
Democratic Jaret Gibbons Incumbent 41.52% 11,224
Total Votes 27,031
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent Jaret Gibbons ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jaret Gibbons Incumbent (unopposed)
Aaron Bernstine defeated Dawnlyn Valli and Cliff Glovier in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Aaron Bernstine 74.57% 5,181
Republican Dawnlyn Valli 16.42% 1,141
Republican Cliff Glovier 9.01% 626
Total Votes 6,948


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 Jaret Gibbons was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Gibbons 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 Jaret Gibbons (D) defeated Michael See (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 10, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJaret Gibbons Incumbent 52.8% 13,543
Republican Michael See 47.2% 12,120
Total Votes 25,663

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10 raised a total of $2,126,902. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $125,112 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 10

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $916,231 4 $229,058
2014 $68,983 1 $68,983
2012 * $229,454 2 $114,727
2010 $141,193 2 $70,597
2008 $379,910 2 $189,955
2006 $246,120 3 $82,040
2004 $62,150 1 $62,150
2002 $33,400 1 $33,400
2000 $49,461 1 $49,461
Total $2,126,902 17 $125,112
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.