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Pennsylvania, State House, District 53

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Current incumbentSteven Malagari Democratic Party
Population63,509
Ethnicity4% Black, 4.2% Hispanic
Voting age77.8% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's fifty-third state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Steven Malagari.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 63,509 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's fifty-third 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 53

Steven Malagari (D) defeated George Szekely II (R) and John Waldenberger (L) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Steven Malagari (D)
51.1
13,632

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George Szekely II (R)
47.9
12,775

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John Waldenberger (L)
1.1
290

Total votes: 26,697
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53

Steven Malagari defeated Leon Angelichio in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Steven Malagari (D)
61.5
2,100

Leon Angelichio (D)
38.5
1,314

Total votes: 3,414
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53

George Szekely II advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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George Szekely II (R)
100
3,285

Total votes: 3,285

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 Robert Godshall defeated Leon Angelichio in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert Godshall Incumbent 59.54% 17,964
Democratic Leon Angelichio 40.46% 12,205
Total Votes 30,169
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Leon Angelichio ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Leon Angelichio (unopposed)
Incumbent Robert Godshall ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert Godshall 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 Robert Godshall was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Dottie Miller was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Godshall defeated Miller in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRobert Godshall Incumbent 62.6% 11,038
Democratic Dottie Miller 37.4% 6,581
Total Votes 17,619

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 Robert Godshall (R) defeated Mick Wynne (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRobert Godshall Incumbent 60.7% 17,205
Democratic Mick Wynne 39.3% 11,140
Total Votes 28,345

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 raised a total of $1,148,661. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $76,577 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $172,076 2 $86,038
2014 $184,649 2 $92,325
2012 * $116,609 2 $58,305
2010 $111,747 1 $111,747
2008 $156,091 2 $78,046
2006 $118,182 2 $59,091
2004 $87,172 1 $87,172
2002 $86,053 1 $86,053
2000 $116,082 2 $58,041
Total $1,148,661 15 $76,577
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.