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Pennsylvania, State House, District 111

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111
Current incumbentJonathan Fritz Republican Party
Population59,947
Ethnicity0.5% Black, 1.1% Hispanic
Voting age78.7% age 18 and over

Pennsylvania's one hundred and eleventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jonathan Fritz.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 59,947 civilians reside within Pennsylvania's one hundred and eleventh 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 111

Incumbent Jonathan Fritz (R) defeated Rebecca Kinney (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jonathan Fritz (R)
71.7
16,244

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Rebecca Kinney (D)
28.3
6,412

Total votes: 22,656
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111

Rebecca Kinney advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Rebecca Kinney (D)
100
2,096

Total votes: 2,096
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111

Incumbent Jonathan Fritz advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jonathan Fritz (R)
100
5,221

Total votes: 5,221

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 Sandra Major (R) did not seek re-election.

Jonathan Fritz ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jonathan Fritz (unopposed)
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State


Jonathan Fritz defeated Alan Hall and Jerald Birmelin in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 Republican primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 111 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jonathan Fritz 40.29% 4,479
Republican Alan Hall 29.37% 3,265
Republican Jerald Birmelin 30.34% 3,373
Total Votes 11,117


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 Sandra Major was unopposed in the Republican primary, while John Heptig was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Major defeated Heptig in the general election.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 111 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSandra Major Incumbent 75.7% 12,546
Democratic John Heptig 24.3% 4,035
Total Votes 16,581

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 Sandra Major (R) defeated Jeffrey Dahlander (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 111, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSandra Major Incumbent 71% 17,750
Democratic Jeffrey Dahlander 29% 7,243
Total Votes 24,993

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111 raised a total of $469,481. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,617 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $79,405 3 $26,468
2014 $92,202 2 $46,101
2012 $81,115 1 $81,115
2010 $71,579 3 $23,860
2008 $52,659 1 $52,659
2006 $25,845 2 $12,923
2004 $13,784 2 $6,892
2002 $10,437 1 $10,437
2000 $42,455 2 $21,228
Total $469,481 17 $27,617