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Pennsylvania, State House, District 140

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140
Current incumbentJohn Galloway Democratic Party
Population58,109
Ethnicity7.8% Black, 5.8% Hispanic
Voting age77.3% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and fortieth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John Galloway.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 58,109 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and 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 140

Incumbent John Galloway (D) won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Galloway (D)
100
17,490

Total votes: 17,490
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140

Incumbent John Galloway advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Galloway (D)
100
3,847

Total votes: 3,847
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 John Galloway ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140, General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent John Galloway ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 140 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Galloway 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 Galloway was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Galloway 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 John Galloway (D) defeated Eric David (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 140, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Galloway Incumbent 73.2% 18,465
Republican Eric David 26.8% 6,777
Total Votes 25,242

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140 raised a total of $864,818. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $57,655 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 140

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $134,199 1 $134,199
2014 $77,825 1 $77,825
2012 * $145,810 2 $72,905
2010 $199,361 2 $99,681
2008 $48,473 1 $48,473
2006 $186,982 5 $37,396
2004 $28,918 1 $28,918
2002 $23,910 1 $23,910
2000 $19,340 1 $19,340
Total $864,818 15 $57,655
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.