Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 196
| Pennsylvania's 196th State House of Representatives district | |
|---|---|
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| Representative | Vacant |
Pennsylvania's 196th Representative District is located in York County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Dover
- Dover Township
- Jackson Township
- New Salem
- North Codorus Township
- Paradise Township
- Spring Grove
- West Manchester Township (PART, Districts 02, 03, 04 and 05)
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. | ||||
| Mitchell W. Melton | Democrat | 1969–1972 | ||
| Charles P. Hammock | Democrat | 1973–1976 | ||
| Ruth B. Harper | Democrat | 1977–1992 | ||
| District moved from Philadelphia County to York County after 1992 | ||||
| Todd R. Platts | Republican | 1993–2000 | Elected to Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district | |
| Beverly Mackereth | Republican | 2001–2008 | Did not seek re-election | |
| Seth Grove | Republican | 2009–2026 | Resigned | |
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Composite Listing of House of Representatives Districts" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved February 19, 2015.

