Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 5

The 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Barry Jozwiak since 2014.

Current Barry Jozwiak (R–Bern Township)
Demographics94.17% White
2.15% Black
4.58% Hispanic
Population (2011)
 • Citizens of voting age		61,840
47,544

District profile

Located in Berks County, named after William Penn's family county in England (Berkshire),the 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives
Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
David S. HayesRepublican1969 – 1980Fairview Borough
James R. MerryRepublican1981 – 1996Linesville, Borough
R. Tracy SeyfertRepublican1997 – 2000Fairview Township
John R. EvansRepublican2001 – 2012Sadsbury Township
Greg LucasRepublican2013 – 2014Edinboro Borough
Barry JozwiakRepublican2014 – presentBern Township

Recent election results
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 5
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John R. Evans 14,026 100
Margin of victory 14,026 100
Turnout 14,026 100
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 5
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Greg Lucas 13,442 55.54
Democratic Jason G. White 10,759 44.46
Margin of victory 2,683 11.08
Turnout 24,201 100
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 5
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Barry Jozwiak 11,367 63.29
Democratic Frederick C. Sheeler 6,594 36.71
Margin of victory 4,773 26.58
Turnout 17,961 100
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 5
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Barry Jozwiak 23,936 100
Margin of victory 23,936 100
Turnout 23,936 100
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References
  1. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
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