The 159th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Delaware County. The 159th District lies in the Southeast part of the state. It has been represented by Carol Kazeem since 2022.
District profile Delaware County, where the 159th district is located, is the fifth most populated county in the state. Chester of the 159th district is the oldest city in the state, being incorporated in 1682. The district includes the following areas: Chester Eddystone Lower Chichester Township Marcus Hook Parkside Trainer Upper Chichester Township
Representatives Representative Party Years District home Note Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. Thomas H. Worrilow Republican 1969 – 1976 Francis X. Tenaglio Democrat 1977 – 1978 Arthur F. Earley Republican 1979 – 1981 Died June 9, 1981 Robert C. Wright Republican 1981 – 1992 Elected September 15, 1981 to fill vacancyResigned January 6, 1992. Thaddeus Kirkland Democratic 1993 – 2016 Brian Joseph Kirkland Democratic 2017 – 2022 Carol Kazeem Democratic 2023 – present Incumbent
Recent election results
References
External links District Map from the United States Census Bureau Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission. Population Data for District 159 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.