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Pennsylvania, State House, District 168

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168
Current incumbentChristopher Quinn Republican Party
Population61,484
Ethnicity5.9% Black, 1.5% Hispanic
Voting age78% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and sixty-eighth state house district is represented by Republican Christopher Quinn, who won a 2016 special election prompted by the election of Republican Thomas Killion to the state Senate.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 61,484 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and sixty-eighth 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 168

Incumbent Christopher Quinn (R) defeated Kristin Seale (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Christopher Quinn (R)
50.7
17,369

Kristin Seale (D)
49.3
16,919

Total votes: 34,288
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168

Kristin Seale defeated Philip Block in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Kristin Seale (D)
51.0
2,766

Philip Block (D)
49.0
2,660

Total votes: 5,426
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Christopher Quinn advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Christopher Quinn (R)
100
5,112

Total votes: 5,112

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 Christopher Quinn (R) was elected to this seat in a special election on July 12, 2016. The seat was previously represented by Thomas Killion (R).

Incumbent Christopher Quinn defeated Diane Levy in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Christopher Quinn Incumbent 56.15% 21,058
Democratic Diane Levy 43.85% 16,447
Total Votes 37,505
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Diane Levy ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 168 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Diane Levy (unopposed)

Christopher Quinn ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 168 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Christopher Quinn (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 Thomas Killion was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Ian Andrews Thomas was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Thomas withdrew from the race on August 6, 2014. Killion 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 Thomas Killion (R) defeated Beth Alois (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 168, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThomas Killion Incumbent 57.9% 20,499
Democratic Beth Alois 42.1% 14,910
Total Votes 35,409

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 raised a total of $2,325,653. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $145,353 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $514,795 2 $257,398
2014 $227,506 2 $113,753
2012 $243,193 2 $121,597
2010 $182,070 2 $91,035
2008 $244,794 2 $122,397
2006 $262,501 2 $131,251
2004 $104,255 1 $104,255
2002 $274,944 2 $137,472
2000 $271,595 1 $271,595
Total $2,325,653 16 $145,353