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

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

Representatives

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Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
W. Brady Hetrick Democrat 1969 – 1972
Walter F. DeVerter Republican 1973 – 1988
Daniel F. Clark Republican 1989 – 2002
Adam Harris Republican 2003 – 2018 Mifflintown
John D. Hershey Republican 2019 – 2023 Redistricted to 86th District; lost to Perry A. Stambaugh in primary
Paul Takac Democrat 2023 – present Incumbent

Recent election results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul Takac, Jr. 12,739 56.34
Republican Justin Behrens 9,870 43.66
Total votes 22,609 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
PA House election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John D. Hershey (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 26,822 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John D. Hershey 15,406 82.54
Independent Elizabeth Book 3,258 17.46
Total votes 18,664 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 21,861 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,888 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 18,925 100.00
Republican hold
PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 82
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adam Harris (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 15,397 100.00
Republican hold

References

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