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2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
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| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | 2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election | |
| country | Pennsylvania | |
| type | legislative | |
| ongoing | no | |
| previous_election | 2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election | |
| previous_year | 2010 | |
| next_election | 2014 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election | |
| next_year | 2014 | |
| seats_for_election | All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| majority_seats | 102 | |
| election_date | November 6, 2012 | |
| image1 | File:Pennsylvania state legislator Sam Smith (2005).jpg | |
| leader1 | Sam Smith | |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) | |
| leader_since1 | January 4, 2011 | |
| leaders_seat1 | 66th | |
| last_election1 | 112 | |
| seats_before1 | 111 | |
| seat_change1 | ||
| seats_after1 | 111 | |
| image2 | File:Frank Dermody.jpg | |
| image_size | 160x160px | |
| leader2 | Frank Dermody | |
| leader_since2 | January 4, 2011 | |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) | |
| leaders_seat2 | 33rd | |
| last_election2 | 91 | |
| seats_before2 | 92 | |
| seat_change2 | ||
| seats_after2 | 92 | |
| map_image | [[File:2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election map.svg | 450px]] |
| map_caption | Results: | |
| title | Speaker | |
| before_election | Sam Smith | |
| before_party | Republican Party (United States) | |
| after_election | Sam Smith | |
| after_party | Republican Party (United States) |
The 2012 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 6, 2012, with all districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 24, 2012. The term of office for those elected in 2012 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2013. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with all 203 seats up for election every two years.
Overview
| Affiliation | Seats after 2010 election | Seats at end of Session | Seats after 2012 election | Membership change since last election | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party (United States)}}" | Democratic | 91 | 91 | 92 | |
| Republican Party (United States)}}" | Republican | 112 | 110 | 111 |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Governing | October 24, 2012 |
2012 General election
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State
References
References
- "2012 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Pennsylvania Department of State.
- "2012 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Pennsylvania Department of State.
- "Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1968, Article II". Duquesne University.
- Daigneau, Elizabeth. (2012-10-23). "The Latest Chamber-by-Chamber Analysis of the 2012 State Legislative Elections".
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