Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district
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Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district is located in the southwestern portion of Pennsylvania and includes Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Beaver counties.[1]
The district previously included an area that bordered the state of West Virginia.
The current representative of the 12th congressional district is Keith Rothfus (R).
Elections
2012
The 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Republican Keith Rothfus beat out incumbent Mark Critz to win the district.[2]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 12 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mark Critz Incumbent | 48.3% | 163,589 | |
| Republican |  Keith Rothfus |
51.7% | 175,352 | |
| Total Votes | 338,941 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Mark Critz won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tim Burns (R) in the general election.[3]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mark Critz incumbent |
50.8% | 94,056 | |
| Republican | Tim Burns | 49.2% | 91,170 | |
| Total Votes | 185,226 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, John P. Murtha won re-election to the United States House. He defeated William Russell (R) in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John P. Murtha incumbent |
57.9% | 155,268 | |
| Republican | William Russell | 42.1% | 113,120 | |
| Total Votes | 268,388 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, John P. Murtha won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Diana Irey (R) and various write-in challengers in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John P. Murtha incumbent |
60.8% | 123,472 | |
| Republican | Diana Irey | 39.2% | 79,612 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 203,163 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, John P. Murtha won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John P. Murtha incumbent |
100% | 204,504 | |
| Total Votes | 204,504 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, John P. Murtha won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bill Choby (R) and various write-in challengers in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John P. Murtha incumbent |
73.5% | 124,201 | |
| Republican | Bill Choby | 26.5% | 44,818 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 9 | |
| Total Votes | 169,028 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, John P. Murtha (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bill Choby (R) and James N. O'Neil (Reform) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John P. Murtha incumbent |
70.8% | 145,538 | |
| Republican | Bill Choby | 27.5% | 56,575 | |
| Reform | James N. O'Neil | 1.6% | 3,324 | |
| Total Votes | 205,437 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Pennsylvania
The Legislative Reapportionment Commission in Pennsylvania recently approved the GOP-proposed map, though state Democrats are expected to challenge it in court. [9]
External links
See also
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Redistricting Map "Map" Accessed July 30, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Pennsylvania"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
- ↑ The Republic Senate Democrats and Chester County group plan to contest Pa. legislative redistricting plan January 7, 2012
