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Pennsylvania, State House, District 151

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151
Current incumbentTodd Stephens Republican Party
Population64,354
Ethnicity5.6% Black, 2.6% Hispanic
Voting age75.7% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and fifty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Todd Stephens.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 64,354 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and fifty-first 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 151

Incumbent Todd Stephens (R) defeated Sara Johnson Rothman (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Todd Stephens (R)
51.5
15,340

Sara Johnson Rothman (D)
48.5
14,451

Total votes: 29,791
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151

Sara Johnson Rothman advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Sara Johnson Rothman (D)
100
3,869

Total votes: 3,869
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151

Incumbent Todd Stephens advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Todd Stephens (R)
100
3,237

Total votes: 3,237

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 Todd Stephens defeated Jimmy Fagan in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Todd Stephens Incumbent 60.81% 20,358
Democratic Jimmy Fagan 39.19% 13,119
Total Votes 33,477
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Jimmy Fagan ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 151 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jimmy Fagan (unopposed)

Incumbent Todd Stephens ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 151 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Todd Stephens 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 Todd Stephens was unopposed in the Republican primary. Stephens 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 Todd Stephens (R) defeated Will Sylianteng (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 151, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTodd Stephens Incumbent 59.2% 19,153
Democratic Will Sylianteng 40.8% 13,217
Total Votes 32,370

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 raised a total of $3,142,627. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $184,860 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $261,077 2 $130,539
2014 $167,924 1 $167,924
2012 $307,219 2 $153,610
2010 $571,989 2 $285,995
2008 $899,713 2 $449,857
2006 $624,349 2 $312,175
2004 $81,815 2 $40,908
2002 $171,915 2 $85,958
2000 $56,626 2 $28,313
Total $3,142,627 17 $184,860