Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55

The 55th Pennsylvania House of Representatives district is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented by Jill N. Cooper since 2023.

Pennsylvania's 55th State
House of Representatives
district

Representative
  Jill N. Cooper
RMurrysville
Population (2022)66,435

District profile

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The 55th district is located in Westmoreland 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.
Gust L. Stemmler Democrat 1969 – 1972
Joseph A. Petrarca, Sr. Democrat 1973 – 1994
Joseph A. Petrarca, Jr. Democrat 1995 - 2021 Vandergrift
Jason Silvis Republican 2021 - 2023
Jill N. Cooper Republican 2023–present Incumbent

References

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