Pennsylvania's 133rd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Jeanne McNeill
D–Bethlehem
Demographics83.6% 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

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph F. Brennan 6,585 59.98
Republican David Molony 4,393 40.02
Total votes 10,978 100.00
Democratic hold

2012

PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill 10,381 61.26
Republican David Molony 6,564 38.74
Total votes 16,945 100.00
Democratic hold

2014

PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill (incumbent) 7,568 55.09
Republican David Molony 6,170 44.91
Total votes 13,738 100.00
Democratic hold

2016

PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel T. McNeill (incumbent) 15,102 56.31
Republican David Molony 10,648 39.70
Total votes 25,750 100.00
Democratic hold

2017 special election

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133 special election, 2017
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeanne McNeill 2,302 67.43
Republican David Molony 992 29.06
Libertarian Samantha Dorney 120 3.51
Total votes 3,414 100.00
Democratic hold

2018

PA House election, 2018:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 15,366 100.00
Democratic hold

2020

Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, 2020:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) 18,844 60.65
Republican David Molony 12,227 39.35
Total votes 31,071 100.00
Democratic hold

2022

Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 133
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeanne McNeill (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 17,431 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "Frank J. Meluskey". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1981-1982" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. ^ a b c "McHALE, Paul F., Jr. - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1991-1992" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  8. ^ "T. J. Rooney". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  9. ^ "Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan charged with assault, drunken driving - UPDATE". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  10. ^ "House leaders confirm passing of Rep. Dan McNeill". WFMZ. September 9, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  11. ^ Lewis, Will (December 4, 2017). "Special election Tuesday in 133rd district". WFMZ. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

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