Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill.

Current Jeanne McNeill (D–Bethlehem)
Demographics83.6% White
5.4% Black
13.5% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		61,468
49,051

District profile

The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County. It includes Lehigh University. It is made up of the following areas:[1]

Representatives
Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William H. Eckensberger, Jr.Democrat1969 – 1976Cementon, Pennsylvania Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frank J. MeluskeyDemocrat1977 – 1978Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Reelected to a 1979 term;[2] Died November 22, 1978[3]
George J. KanuckRepublican1979 – 1982Allentown, PennsylvaniaResigned May 6, 1982[4]
Paul F. McHale, Jr.Democrat1983 – 1991Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaResigned February 25, 1991 to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War;[5]

Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[6]

Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[6]

President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[6]

Katherine McHaleDemocrat1991 – 1992Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Elected May 21, 1991 to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale; Did not run for 1992 reelection[7]
T. J. RooneyDemocrat1993 – 2006Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[8]
Joseph F. BrennanDemocrat2007 – 2012Fountain Hill, PennsylvaniaWon the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[9]

Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony

Daniel T. McNeill Democrat 2013 – 2017 Whitehall, Pennsylvania Died September 8, 2017.[10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017 to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's

widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[11]

Jeanne McNeill Democrat 2018 – present Whitehall, Pennsylvania Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017 to fill her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill's, seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Seated January 2, 2018

Recent election results
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Joseph F. Brennan 6,585 59.98
Republican David Molony 4,393 40.02
Margin of victory 2,192 19.96
Turnout 10,978 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 10,381 61.26
Republican David Molony 6,564 38.74
Margin of victory 3,817 22.52
Turnout 16,945 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 7,568 55.09
Republican David Molony 6,170 44.91
Margin of victory 1,398 10.18 12.3
Turnout 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 15,102 56.31
Republican David Molony 10,648 39.70
Margin of victory 4,454 16.61 6.4
Turnout 100
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References
  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  2. Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "FRANK J. MELUSKEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  7. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  8. Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "T. J. ROONEY". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  9. "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  10. News, 69 (2017-09-09). "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. Lewis, Will (2017-12-04). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved 2017-12-06.


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