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Pennsylvania, State House, District 150

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150
Current incumbentJoseph Webster Democratic Party
Population71,936
Ethnicity11.3% Black, 8.2% Hispanic
Voting age75.1% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and fiftieth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Joseph Webster.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 71,936 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and fiftieth 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 150

Joseph Webster (D) defeated Nick Fountain (R) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joseph Webster (D)
56.0
15,535

Nick Fountain (R)
44.0
12,201

Total votes: 27,736
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150

Joseph Webster advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joseph Webster (D)
100
3,562

Total votes: 3,562
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150

Incumbent Michael Corr advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Corr (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. Incumbent Mike Vereb (R) did not seek re-election.

Michael Corr defeated Linda Weaver in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Corr 54.32% 17,065
Democratic Linda Weaver 45.68% 14,352
Total Votes 31,417
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Linda Weaver defeated Steven Burda in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 150 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Linda Weaver 74.32% 4,413
Democratic Steven Burda 25.68% 1,525
Total Votes 5,938

Michael Corr ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 150 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Corr (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 Mike Vereb was unopposed in the Republican primary, while David McKenzie was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Vereb defeated McKenzie in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 150 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMike Vereb Incumbent 63.9% 11,964
Democratic David McKenzie 36.1% 6,763
Total Votes 18,727

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 Mike Vereb (R) defeated Kelly Devine (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 150, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMike Vereb Incumbent 54.3% 16,846
Democratic Kelly Devine 45.7% 14,182
Total Votes 31,028

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150 raised a total of $3,753,965. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $208,554 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 150

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $992,986 3 $330,995
2014 $582,465 2 $291,233
2012 $357,263 2 $178,632
2010 $126,267 2 $63,134
2008 $144,763 2 $72,382
2006 $640,995 2 $320,498
2004 $564,045 2 $282,023
2002 $233,841 2 $116,921
2000 $111,340 1 $111,340
Total $3,753,965 18 $208,554