The Pennsylvania House map has Centre County split into three districts: 77, currently represented by Scott Conklin, 171, currently represented by Benninghoff, and a new district, 82.
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The new maps mean big changes for Centre County. Below is a look at the maps and their impact.
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Under the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate map, Senate District 34, which includes all of Centre County and parts of Huntingdon, Mifflin and Juniata counties, is eliminated. It’s split it into two odd-numbered districts, 25 and 35.
The map lumps most of Centre County into Senate District 25. Of registered voters in this new district, a majority would be registered Republicans, according to Spotlight PA.
Senate District 25 is currently represented by Sen. Cris Dush, R-Jefferson, and Senate District 35 is represented by Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-Cambria, both of whom are not up for election until 2024.
The Pennsylvania Senate map eliminates Senate District 34, which covers Centre County, and splits the district into two odd-numbered districts, 25 and 35. The map was approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in February The map was approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in February and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found it to be constitutional on Wednesday. Dave's Redistricting Screenshot
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The 2022 Pennsylvania House District map has Centre County split into three districts: 77 (currently represented by Democrat Scott Conklin), 171 (currently represented by Republican Kerry Benninghoff) and a new district, 82.
Democrat Paul Takac, a College Township Council member, previously announced he was running for the 171st District. But with the creation of the new district, his website states he is now running to represent House District 82.
“The district that I am running to represent is HD-82 — a new and open seat with a 53% Dem lean. This seat is evenly split amongst parties, locations, and rural and urban communities,” his website states.
A website and social media posts indicate Republican Justin Behrens is also seeking election to House District 82.
“I made up my mind well over a year ago to run against GOP leadership so our communities could have true representation and support. Leadership should never run unopposed and should have to answer to the work they have, and have not, done for the people,” Zeigler wrote in a press release.
Reps. Stephanie Borowicz, R-McElhattan, and Rich Irvin, R-Spruce Creek, will no longer represent Centre County under their redrawn districts. They currently represent House Districts 76 and 81, respectively.
The Pennsylvania House map has Centre County split into three districts: 77, currently represented by Scott Conklin, 171, currently represented by Benninghoff, and a new district, 82. The map was approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in February and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found it to be constitutional on Wednesday. Dave's Redistricting Screenshot
The primary election calendar was previously suspended, but with the court’s order on Wednesday was reinstated. Petitions for seats in the General Assembly can begin Friday. The primary will remain May 17.
This story was originally published March 17, 2022 at 11:36 AM.
