Pennsylvania's 79th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Population (2022) | 63,269 |
The 79th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Louis Schmitt Jr. since 2019.
The 79th District is located in Blair County and includes the following areas: [1]
Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
Denny J. Bixler | Democrat | 1969 – 1974 | ||
John P. Milliron | Democrat | 1975 – 1978 | ||
Richard Geist | Republican | 1979 – 2012 | Altoona | |
John McGinnis | Republican | 2013 – 2018 | ||
Louis Schmitt Jr. | Republican | 2019 – present |