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Pennsylvania's 2nd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Robert E. Merski
D–Erie
Population (2022)65,669

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is represented by Democratic Representative Robert E. Merski.

District profile[edit]

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Erie County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives[edit]

Representative[2] Party[2] Years[2] District home Notes
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Robert Bellomini Democrat 1969–1978 Erie Moved from the 1st Erie County district. Resigned on June 13.[3]
Italo Cappabianca Democrat 1979–2001 Erie Died in office on May 28.[3]
Gayle Wright Democrat 2001–2002 Erie Elected in a special election on August 14.[4] Defeated in primary.[5]
Florindo Fabrizio Democrat 2003–2018 Erie Did not seek re-election in 2018. Died in office on July 24.[6]
Robert E. Merski Democrat 2019–present Erie Incumbent

Recent election results[edit]

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 2[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski (incumbent) 16,242 64.17
Republican Michael Pace 9,068 35.83
Total votes 25,310 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 22,342 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Merski 13,736 64.90
Republican Timothy Kuzma 7,429 35.10
Total votes 21,165 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) 16,051 63.76
Republican Patrick Fuller 9,124 36.24
Total votes 25,175 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 11,214 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 19,860 100.00
Democratic hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 2
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Florindo Fabrizio (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 13,617 100.00
Democratic hold

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. ^ a b c Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
  3. ^ a b The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 3-259.
  4. ^ "2001 Special Election for the 2nd Legislative District". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. August 21, 2001. Archived from the original on November 28, 2008.
  5. ^ "2002 Primary Election". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. May 21, 2002. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
  6. ^ "Long time lawmaker Fabrizio passes". July 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives,_District_2