Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 82

The 82nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Paul Takac since 2023.

Pennsylvania's 82nd State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
 Paul Takac
DLemont
Population (2022)62,294

District profile

edit

The 82nd District is located in Centre County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives

edit
RepresentativePartyYearsDistrict homeNote
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
W. Brady HetrickDemocrat1969 – 1972
Walter F. DeVerterRepublican1973 – 1988
Daniel F. ClarkRepublican1989 – 2002
Adam HarrisRepublican2003 – 2018Mifflintown
John D. HersheyRepublican2019 – 2023Redistricted to 86th District; lost to Perry A. Stambaugh in primary
Paul TakacDemocrat2023 – presentIncumbent

Recent election results

edit
PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPaul Takac, Jr. 12,739 56.34
RepublicanJustin Behrens9,87043.66
Total votes22,609 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John D. Hershey (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes26,822 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJohn D. Hershey 15,406 82.54
IndependentElizabeth Book3,25817.46
Total votes18,664 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes21,861 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes12,888 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes18,925 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes15,397 100.00
Republican hold

References

edit
  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.