Population: 12,365,455
Size: 44,817 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Apr 1 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 51% v. 48.5%
Lower House
Total seats: 203
Party breakdown: 102D/101R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 50
Party breakdown: 21D/29R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2010
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: NA
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2010
Senate
Arlen Specter (R)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Bob Casey Jr (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 19
Party breakdown: 11(D) 8(R)
Competitive districts:
Pennsylvania Democratic Party
510 North Third Street - Google Maps [1]
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 920-8470
info@padems.com [2]
www.padems.com [3]
The General Assembly is responsible for Congressional redistricting and a 5-member commission chosen by the majority and minority leaders of both legislative houses is responsible for State Legislative Districts. The Governor has veto power only over the congressional plan.