Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72

The 72nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in west central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Frank Burns since 2009.

Pennsylvania's 72nd State
House of Representatives
district
Representative
  Frank Burns
D–East Taylor Township
Population (2022)64,105

District profile

The 72nd District is located in Cambria County and includes the following areas:[1]

Representatives
Representative Party Years District home Note
Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Edward McNallyDemocratElected to represent district in 1968Died shortly after election to seat in 1968.
John MurthaDemocrat1969 – 1974Elected 20 May 1969 to fill vacancy.[2]
Elected to Congress[3]
James O. Whelan, Jr.Republican1974 – 1976Elected 21 May 1974.[4]
William J. StewartDemocrat1977 – 1987vacated seat in 1987.[5]
Andrew Billow, Jr.Democrat1987 – 1992Elected November 1987 to fill vacancy[6]
Thomas F. YewcicDemocrat1993 – 2008Conemaugh Township
Frank BurnsDemocrat2009 – presentEast Taylor TownshipIncumbent

References
  • Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  1. 2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
  2. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1969-1970" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1973-1974" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1987-1988" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
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