| Pennsylvania's 82nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2022) | 62,294 | ||
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Representative |
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| Population (2022) | 62,294 | ||
The 82nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Paul Takac since 2023.
The 82nd District is located in Centre County and includes the following areas:[1]
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John D. Hershey (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 26,822 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Harris (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 21,861 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Harris (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 12,888 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Harris (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 18,925 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam Harris (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 15,397 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
