Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2000
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Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran from January 3, 2001 until November 30, 2002. Necessary primary elections were held on April 4, 2000.
, allowing fellow Republican Beverly D. Mackereth to take his seat in the 119th legislative district
.
In the 54th legislative district
, Terry Van Horne
was succeeded by fellow Democrat John Pallone
. Van Horne was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress, losing to Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Melissa Hart in the election
for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
.
In the 37th legislative district
, Republican Katie True
left her seat to run as the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania Auditor General
, eventually losing the election
to Democrat Bob Casey, Jr.
. Her fellow Republican, Thomas C. Creighton, succeeded her. True would eventually return to the House in the newly redistricted 41st legislative district
in the 2002 election
.
, Democratic incumbent Benjamin Ramos
was defeated by Angel Cruz
, who went on to easily win the general election. In the 197th legislative district
, Democratic incumbent Andrew J. Carn was defeated by Jewell Williams
, who also went on to easily win the general election.
, incumbent Tim Pesci was defeated for re-election by 25-year old Republican
Jeff Coleman
, in spite of the district being 70% Democratic. Bill DeWeese, the House Democratic Leader, said that Pesci had run a "condescending" race against Coleman, calling his opponent "Jeffy" and describing Coleman's campaign volunteers as “the Children from the Corn,” referring to the horror film.
, Democratic incumbent Joseph W. Battisto was defeated by Republican Kelly Lewis
. Battisto attempted a comeback in a 2002 special election
for the 176th legislative district
, but lost to Mario Scavello
.
Retirements
Republican Todd Platts was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 19th congressional districtPennsylvania's 19th congressional district
Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district includes all of Adams and York Counties, and parts of Cumberland County. Republican Todd Russell Platts has represented the district since 2001...
, allowing fellow Republican Beverly D. Mackereth to take his seat in the 119th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 199
The 199th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and includes the following areas:* Cooke Township* Dickinson Township* Hopewell Township* Lower Frankford Township* Lower Mifflin Township...
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In the 54th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 54
The 54th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District made up of parts of Armstrong County and Westmoreland County. The district includes the following areas:* Armstrong County** Bethel Township** Cadogan Township** Gilpin Township** Parks Township...
, Terry Van Horne
Terry Van Horne
Terry E. Van Horn is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he represented the 54th legislative district....
was succeeded by fellow Democrat John Pallone
John Pallone
John E. Pallone is a Democratic Party politician and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 54th District from 2001 through 2010....
. Van Horne was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress, losing to Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Melissa Hart in the election
United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2000
The 2000 United States House elections in Pennsylvania was an election for Pennsylvania's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 2000....
for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district
Pennsylvania's fourth district is located in western Pennsylvania and includes suburbs of Pittsburgh as well as Beaver County, Lawrence County, and Mercer County....
.
In the 37th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 37
The 37th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lancaster County and includes the following areas:* Adamstown* Clay Township* Denver* East Cocalico Township* Elizabeth Township* Manheim* Mount Joy Township* Penn Township...
, Republican Katie True
Katie True
Katie True is a Republican politician, and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.True was born in Baltimore, Maryland but moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania as a youth. She is a graduate of J. P...
left her seat to run as the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania Auditor General
Pennsylvania Auditor General
The Pennsylvania Auditor General is the chief fiscal officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1850. The current Auditor General of Pennsylvania is Jack Wagner.- History :...
, eventually losing the election
Pennsylvania Auditor General election, 2000
Pennsylvania's Auditor General election was held November 7, 2000. Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey won reelection by a healthy margin. His Republican challenger was Katie True, a State Representative from the Lancaster area. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary.-General election:...
to Democrat Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.
Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey, Jr. is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer, and Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the son of former Governor Bob Casey, Sr..He is the first Democrat elected to a full term in...
. Her fellow Republican, Thomas C. Creighton, succeeded her. True would eventually return to the House in the newly redistricted 41st legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 41
The 41st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lancaster County and includes the following areas:* East Hempfield Township* East Petersburg ** District South** District West...
in the 2002 election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran...
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Democratic primary upsets in Philadelphia
In the 180th legislative districtPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 180
The 180th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 07,**Ward 19 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19],...
, Democratic incumbent Benjamin Ramos
Benjamin Ramos
Benjamin Ramos is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was nominated to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Ed Rendell, but was forced to withdraw after campaign finance irregularities surfaced....
was defeated by Angel Cruz
Angel Cruz
Angel L. Cruz is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 180th District since 2001.-External links:* official PA House website* profile* official Party website...
, who went on to easily win the general election. In the 197th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 197
The 197th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 11,**Ward 13 [PART, Division 25],**Ward 16,...
, Democratic incumbent Andrew J. Carn was defeated by Jewell Williams
Jewell Williams
Jewell Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 197th District since 2000.-External links:* official PA House website* profile*Follow the Money - Jewell Williams** campaign contributions...
, who also went on to easily win the general election.
60th legislative district
In the 60th legislative districtPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 60
The 60th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Armstrong County and Indiana County. The district includes the following areas:* Armstrong County** Apollo** Applewold** Burrell Township** East Franklin Township** Ford City...
, incumbent Tim Pesci was defeated for re-election by 25-year old Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Coleman was born to a Filipino American family at Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington in 1975. In the 1980s his family returned to Manila, Philippines to serve as missionaries...
, in spite of the district being 70% Democratic. Bill DeWeese, the House Democratic Leader, said that Pesci had run a "condescending" race against Coleman, calling his opponent "Jeffy" and describing Coleman's campaign volunteers as “the Children from the Corn,” referring to the horror film.
189th legislative district
In the 189th legislative districtPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 189
The 189th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Monroe County, Pennsylvania and Pike County, Pennsylvania. The district includes the following areas:*Monroe County** Chestnuthill Township ,...
, Democratic incumbent Joseph W. Battisto was defeated by Republican Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He is a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School. He earned a degree in business administration and finance from Bloomsburg University and a J.D./M.B.A...
. Battisto attempted a comeback in a 2002 special election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran...
for the 176th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 176
The 176th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Monroe County, Pennsylvania and includes the following areas:*Coolbaugh Township*Jackson Township*Paradise Township*Pocono Township*Stroud Township...
, but lost to Mario Scavello
Mario Scavello
Mario Scavello is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 176th Legislative District of Pennsylvania. He is currently a member of the House Appropriations, Ethics, Finance, Professional Licensure, and Tourism and Recreational Development Committees.-Career:Prior to...
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