The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008.[1] The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years.
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All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 102 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Make-up of the House following the 2008 elections
Affiliation | Seats after 2006 Election |
Seats after 2008 Election |
Membership Change | |
Democratic Party | 102 | 104 | +2 | |
Republican Party | 101 | 99 | -2 |
General election
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