2012 Election Preview

Updates and information regarding legislative retirements, special elections, and other happenings.

Updated: December 9, 2011

Special Elections – Most Likely Held Concurrent With 2012 Primary

Josh Shapiro, HD 153
• Elected Montgomery County Commissioner

Denny O'Brien, HD 169
• Elected to Philadelphia City Council
• New seat moved to York County

Doug Reichley, HD 134
• Elected Judge in Lehigh County

Kenyatta Johnson, HD 186
• Elected to Philadelphia City Council

Jewell Williams, HD 197
• Elected Sheriff of Philadelphia

Chelsa Wagner, HD 22
• Elected Allegheny County Controller
• Seat moved to Lehigh Valley

Redistricting: New House and Senate Districts

• HD 5 - Berks County  
• HD22 - Lehigh Valley  
• HD 45 - Chester County
• HD 169 - York County  
• SD 45 - Monroe and Northampton Counties

Retirements

• Rep. Jen Mann, D-Lehigh
• Rep. Ed Staback, D-Lackawanna, Wayne
• Rep. John Evans, R-Erie seat moved to Berks County
• Rep. Scott Boyd, R-Lancaster
• Rep. Tom Creighton, R-Lancaster
• Rep. Ron Buxton, D-Dauphin
• Rep. Curt Schroder,  R-Chester
• Sen. Jeff Piccola, R- Dauphin