Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133 American legislative district
Pennsylvania's 133rd State House of Representatives district Representative Demographics 83.6% White 5.4% Black 13.5% Hispanic Population (2011) • Citizens of voting age 61,468 49,051
The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented since a special election in 2018 by Jeanne McNeill .
District profile
The 133rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Lehigh County . It is made up of the following areas:[ 1]
Representatives
Representative
Party
Years
District home
Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
William H. Eckensberger, Jr.
Democrat
1969 – 1976
Cementon, Pennsylvania
Did not seek reelection in 1976; Currently an attorney in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frank J. Meluskey
Democrat
1977 – 1978
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Reelected to a 1979 term;[ 2] Died November 22, 1978[ 3]
George J. Kanuck
Republican
1979 – 1982
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Resigned May 6, 1982[ 4]
Paul F. McHale, Jr.
Democrat
1983 – 1991
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Resigned February 25, 1991, to volunteer to serve active duty in the Gulf War ;[ 5]
Elected to House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999;[ 6]
Served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense from 2003 to 2009;[ 6]
President of Civil Support International, LLC from 2009 to present[ 6]
Katherine McHale
Democrat
1991 – 1992
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Elected May 21, 1991, to fill vacancy left by Paul McHale ; Did not run for 1992 reelection[ 7]
T. J. Rooney
Democrat
1993 – 2006
Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania
Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010[ 8]
Joseph F. Brennan
Democrat
2007 – 2012
Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania
Won the 2012 Democratic Primary, however, withdrew his consideration he was charged with drunk-driving and assault;[ 9]
Daniel T. McNeill replaced him in the 2012 general election against Republican David Molony
Daniel T. McNeill
Democrat
2013 – 2017
Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Died September 8, 2017.[ 10] A special election was held on December 5, 2017, to fill his seat. Candidates included McNeill's
widow, Democrat Jeanne McNeill, Republican David Molony, and Libertarian Samantha Dorney[ 11]
Jeanne McNeill
Democrat
2018 – present
Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Incumbent. Won the 133rd District special election on December 5, 2017, to fill the seat of her widow, the late Daniel T. McNeill , in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; seated January 2, 2018
Recent election results
2010
2012
2014
2016
2017 special election
2018
2020
2022
References
^ "2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts" . Pennsylvania Department of State . Retrieved January 13, 2023 .
^ "Frank J. Meluskey" . The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly . Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF) . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF) . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF) . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
^ a b c "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information" . bioguide.congress.gov . Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF) . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project . Wilkes University.
^ "T. J. Rooney" . The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly . Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE" . lehighvalleylive.com . Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill" . WFMZ . September 9, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ Lewis, Will (December 4, 2017). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district" . WFMZ . Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
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