Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 2

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is represented by Democratic Representative Robert E. Merski. The seat was represented by Democratic Representative Florindo J. Fabrizio until his death on July 24, 2018. The seat was vacant pending a special election.[1]

[[Pennsylvania House|]]	Robert E. Merski D–Erie
Demographics	70.8% White 5.1% Black 2.46% Hispanic
Population (2011)  • Citizens of voting age	61,102 "18+"

District profile

The 2nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Erie County and includes the following areas:[2]

• Erie
  • Ward 03
  • Ward 04
  • Ward 05 [PART, Divisions 11, 14, 20 and 21]
  • Ward 06 [PART, Divisions 01, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17]
• Millcreek Township (PART, Districts 01 and 21)
• Summit Township

Representatives

Representative[3]	Party[3]	Years[3]	District home	Notes
Before 1969, seats were apportioned by county.
Robert Bellomini	Democrat	1969–1978	Erie	Moved from the 1st Erie County district. Resigned on June 13.[4]
Italo Cappabianca	Democrat	1979–2001	Erie	Died in office on May 28.[4]
Gayle Wright	Democrat	2001–2002	Erie	Elected in a special election on August 14.[5] Defeated in primary.[6]
Florindo Fabrizio	Democrat	2003–2018	Erie	Died in office on July 24. [7]
Robert E. Merski	Democrat	2019–present	Erie	Incumbent

Recent election results

PA House election, 2010:
Pennsylvania House, District 2

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Florindo Fabrizio	13,617	100
Margin of victory			13,617	100
Turnout			13,617	100

PA House election, 2012:
Pennsylvania House, District 2

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Florindo Fabrizio	19,860	100
Margin of victory			19,860	100
Turnout			19,860	100

PA House election, 2014:
Pennsylvania House, District 2

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Florindo Fabrizio	11,214	100
Margin of victory			11,214	100
Turnout			11,214	100

PA House election, 2016:
Pennsylvania House, District 2

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Florindo Fabrizio	16,051	63.76%
	Republican	Patrick J Fuller	9,124	36.24%
Margin of victory			6,927	27.52
Turnout			13,617	100

External links

• District map from the United States Census Bureau
• Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.
• Population Data for District 44 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.

References

1. https://www.yourerie.com/news/long-time-lawmaker-fabrizio-passes/1319728608
2. "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
3. Cox, Harold (2007). "Pennsylvania Election Statistics: 1682–2006". Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
4. The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 3-259.
5. "2001 Special Election for the 2nd Legislative District". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. August 21, 2001. Archived from the original on November 28, 2008.
6. "2002 Primary Election". Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. May 21, 2002. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
7. https://www.yourerie.com/news/long-time-lawmaker-fabrizio-passes/1319728608