Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 144

The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2023 by Democrat Brian Munroe.

Pennsylvania's 144th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Brian Munroe
DWarminster Township
Population (2022)
 • Citizens of voting age
65,208
52,141

District profile

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The 144th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Bucks County. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

Representatives

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Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Benjamin H. Wilson Republican 1969 – 1988 Warmister Township Became House Finance Committee Chairman
Jean Wilson Republican 1988 – 1992 New Britain Township Succeeded husband on his death in 1990
Thomas W. Druce Republican 1993 – 2000 Resigned on September 25, 2000.[2]
Katherine M. Watson Republican 2001 – 2019 Warrington Township
Todd Polinchock Republican 2019 – 2023 Warrington Township
Brian Munroe Democrat 2023 – present Warminster Township Incumbent

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Munroe 16,123 50.81
Republican Todd Polinchock (incumbent) 15,608 49.19
Total votes 31,731 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Todd Polinchock (incumbent) 22,915 55.50
Democratic Gary Spillane 18,372 44.50
Total votes 41,287 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Todd Polinchock 15,457 50.97
Democratic Meredith Jean Buck 14,867 49.03
Total votes 30,324 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Katharine Watson (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 25,243 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Katharine Watson (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 14,907 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Katharine Watson (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 25,604 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 144
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Katharine Watson (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 19,132 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. ^ "Legislative Redistricting | Welcome to Pennsylvania's Redistricting Website". www.redistricting.state.pa.us. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
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