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Pennsylvania, State House, District 101

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101
Current incumbentFrancis Ryan Republican Party
Population65,280
Ethnicity3.3% Black, 11.7% Hispanic
Voting age76.6% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Francis Ryan.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 65,280 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and first 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 101

Incumbent Francis Ryan (R) defeated Cesar Liriano (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Francis Ryan (R)
64.5
15,512

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Cesar Liriano (D)
35.5
8,553

Total votes: 24,065
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101

Cesar Liriano advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Cesar Liriano (D)
100
2,162

Total votes: 2,162
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101

Incumbent Francis Ryan advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Francis Ryan (R)
100
5,321

Total votes: 5,321

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. Incumbent Mauree Gingrich (R) did not seek re-election.

Francis Ryan defeated Lorraine Scudder in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Francis Ryan 67.00% 19,800
Democratic Lorraine Scudder 33.00% 9,752
Total Votes 29,552
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Lorraine Scudder ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 Democratic primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 101 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Lorraine Scudder (unopposed)

Francis Ryan defeated Pier Hess, Jeffrey Griffith, and John Dissinger in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 101 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Francis Ryan 36.11% 3,913
Republican Pier Hess 29.53% 3,200
Republican Jeffrey Griffith 28.12% 3,047
Republican John Dissinger 6.25% 677
Total Votes 10,837


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 Mauree Gingrich defeated John Dissinger in the Republican primary, while Patricia Stephens was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Gingrich defeated Stephens in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMauree Gingrich Incumbent 71.7% 12,138
Democratic Patricia Stephens 28.3% 4,799
Total Votes 16,937

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 101 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMauree Gingrich Incumbent 60.4% 2,910
John Dissinger 39.6% 1,905
Total Votes 4,815

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 Mauree Gingrich (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101 raised a total of $776,306. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,725 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 101

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $160,254 5 $32,051
2014 $144,761 3 $48,254
2012 $19,630 1 $19,630
2010 $21,219 2 $10,610
2008 $84,515 3 $28,172
2006 $34,659 2 $17,330
2004 $96,214 3 $32,071
2002 $212,072 8 $26,509
2000 $2,982 1 $2,982
Total $776,306 28 $27,725