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Pennsylvania, State House, District 202

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202
Current incumbentJared Solomon Democratic Party
Population64,488
Ethnicity46.1% Black, 13% Hispanic
Voting age73.3% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's two hundred and second state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Jared Solomon.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 64,488 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's two hundred and second state house district. Pennsylvania state representatives represent an average of 62,573 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 60,498 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Pennsylvania legislators' terms officially begin on December 1 the year of their election. However, legislators take the oath of office the first Tuesday in January.

Qualifications

Under Article II of the Pennsylvania Constitution, senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age and representatives twenty-one years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of their respective districts one year before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State) and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$87,180/year$183/day

Pension

Legislators in Pennsylvania are able to retire at age 50, while other state workers cannot retire until they turn 60. In 2011, the average legislative pension was $35,221 annually, while the average state employee pension was $23,491. According to former legislator David Mayernik, who began collecting a pension of $29,583 a year when he retired at age 50, the lowered retirement age was intended as compensation for small legislative salaries as well as the uncertainty of serving in office.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Speaker of the House is responsible for calling an election. There are no deadlines set in the state constitution on when a special election can be held.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for April 28, 2020. The filing deadline is February 18, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202

Incumbent Jared Solomon (D) won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jared Solomon (D)
100
14,153

Total votes: 14,153
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202

Incumbent Jared Solomon advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jared Solomon (D)
100
2,361

Total votes: 2,361
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.

Jared Solomon ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jared Solomon (unopposed)
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Jared Solomon defeated incumbent Mark Cohen in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 202 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jared Solomon 56.93% 5,111
Democratic Mark Cohen Incumbent 43.07% 3,867
Total Votes 8,978


2014

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Mark Cohen defeated Jared Solomon in the Democratic primary. Cohen was unchallenged in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 202 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMark Cohen Incumbent 51.8% 2,281
Jared Solomon 48.2% 2,123
Total Votes 4,404

2012

Elections for the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on April 24, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 16, 2012. Incumbent Mark Cohen (D) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Numa St. Louis in the Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 202, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMark Cohen Incumbent 100% 21,832
Total Votes 21,832

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 202 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMark Cohen Incumbent 63.5% 3,597
Numa St. Louis 36.5% 2,064
Total Votes 5,661

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202 raised a total of $1,159,122. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $82,794 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 202

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $472,332 2 $236,166
2014 $262,966 2 $131,483
2012 * $76,239 2 $38,120
2010 $43,126 1 $43,126
2008 $45,896 1 $45,896
2006 $46,842 1 $46,842
2004 $44,697 2 $22,349
2002 $88,480 2 $44,240
2000 $78,544 1 $78,544
Total $1,159,122 14 $82,794
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.