who are the elected officials in the pennsylvania legislature that represent you
Pennsylvania General Assembly The General Assembly has 253 members, consisting of a Senate with 50 members and a House of Representatives with 203 members, making it the second-largest state legislature in the nation (behind New Hampshire) and the largest full-time legislature. As of 2014, members' base pay was $85,356,[1] making it the costliest state legislature per capita in the U.S.[2] Republicans hold a 34-16 majority in the Senate and a 120-83 majority in the House.
Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district special election, 2018 A special election for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district was held on March 13, 2018, following the resignation of Republican Representative Tim Murphy.[1] Murphy, who held the seat since January 3, 2003, declared his intent to resign on October 5, 2017, and vacated his seat on October 21 that year. Democrat Conor Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone 49.9% to 49.5%. Saccone conceded the race eight days after the election.[2]