The state's current U.S. senators are Democrat Bob Casey Jr. (since 2007) and Republican Pat Toomey (since 2011), making it one of nine states to have a split United States Senate delegation.
Each state, regardless of population or size, has two senators. Currently, there are 100 senators representing the 50 states. Each senator is elected at-large in their state for a six-year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election.
Senators of the 116th Congress
- Baldwin, Tammy - (D - WI)
- Barrasso, John - (R - WY)
- Blackburn, Marsha - (R - TN)
- Braun, Mike - (R - IN)
- Brown, Sherrod - (D - OH)
- Cantwell, Maria - (D - WA)
- Cardin, Benjamin L. - ( D - MD)
- Carper, Thomas R. - ( D - DE)
Its makeup is different too: two senators represent each state, and senators serve staggered six-year terms.
Meet Lloyd
Lloyd is currently serving as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district since 2019.House of Representatives. States are represented in the House of Representatives in approximate proportion to their populations, with every state guaranteed at least one seat. There are currently 435 voting representatives.
Membership. The General Assembly has 253 members, consisting of a Senate with 50 members and a House of Representatives with 203 members, making it the second-largest state legislature in the nation (behind New Hampshire) and the largest full-time legislature. Senators are elected for a term of four years.
Senator Toomey's Offices
- Allentown/Lehigh Valley.
- Phone: (610) 434-1444.
- Toll-free phone (for callers in PA): 1-855-552-1831.
- Fax: (202) 228-2727.
- Map: Get Directions.
| Pennsylvania State Senate |
|---|
| Length of term | 4 years |
| Authority | Article II, Pennsylvania Constitution |
| Salary | $88,610/year |
| Elections |
Salaries by state
| State | Salary | Per diem |
|---|
| Pennsylvania | $88,610/year | $177/day |
| Rhode Island | $15,959/year | No per diem is paid. |
| South Carolina | $10,400/year | $170/legislative day |
| South Dakota | $11,379/session | $149/legislative day |
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives |
|---|
| Authority | Article II, section 1, Pennsylvania Constitution |
| Salary | $87,180/year |
| Elections |
| Last election | November 6, 2018 (203 seats) |
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives |
|---|
| Seats | 203 |
| Political groups | Majority Republican (110) Minority Democratic (93) |
| Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article II, section 1, Pennsylvania Constitution |
The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the U.S. Senate: age (at least thirty years of age); U.S. citizenship (at least nine years); and residency in the state a senator represents at time of election.
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A state senator is a member of a state's senate, the upper house in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the Nebraska Legislature, as it is unicameral (i.e. one house). There are typically fewer state senators than there are members of a state's lower house.
Representative Dwight Evans | Representing the 3rd District of Pennsylvania.
2020 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Mitch McConnell | Chuck Schumer |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader since | January 3, 2007 | January 3, 2017 |
| Leader's seat | Kentucky | New York |
| Current seats | 53 | 45 |
November 3, 2020
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi | Kevin McCarthy |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 2003 | January 3, 2019 |
| Leader's seat | California 12th | California 23rd |
| Last election | 235 | 200 |
Party affiliation
| Affiliation | Members |
|---|
| Republican Party | 53 |
| Democratic Party | 45 |
| Independent | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
The
2020 United States Senate elections will be held on November 3,
2020, with the 33 Class 2 seats of the
Senate being contested in regular elections.
2020 United States Senate elections.
| Leader since | January 3, 2007 | January 3, 2017 |
| Leader's seat | Kentucky | New York |
| Current seats | 53 | 45 |
| Seats needed | | 3–4 |
| Seats up | 23 | 12 |
Potentially competitive Republican-held seats up for election in 2022 include Georgia, Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Democratic-held seats in Colorado, Illinois, Nevada and New Hampshire are also expected to be competitive.
The 2020 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, and the office of president of the United States will be contested.
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are considered for reelection every even year. Senators however, serve six-year terms and elections to the Senate are staggered over even years so that only about 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection during any election.
Democrats have held a majority in the
House of Representatives since January 3, 2019 as a result the 2018 elections, when they won 235
seats. To
win a majority,
Republicans would
need a net
gain of 18
seats.
November 3, 2020.
| Last election | 235 | 200 |
| Current seats | 232 | 196 |
| Seats needed | | 18 |
| Party | Independent | |
| Last election | 0 | |
Party affiliation
| Affiliation | Members |
|---|
| Republican Party | 53 |
| Democratic Party | 45 |
| Independent | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
On the state level, Pennsylvania has been a traditionally liberal Republican state, with a dominant state Republican Party that is much more oriented towards social spending than more conservative state Republican Parties in other regions of the United States.
| Pennsylvania General Assembly |
|---|
| Structure |
| Seats | 253 |
| Senate political groups | Majority Republican (27) Independent (1) Minority Democratic (21) Vacant (1) |
| House political groups | Majority Republican (109) Minority Democratic (92) Vacant (2) |
Although sadly not in business anymore, many people still have the chance to enjoy the incredible craftsmanship and beauty of vintage Pennsylvania House furniture. These high quality, solid wood pieces from the “Golden Years” of the company's history will remain an excellent choice for modern homes.
Senators must be at least 25 years old, and Representatives at least 21 years old. They must be citizens and residents of the state for a minimum of four years and reside in their districts for at least one year.
Party affiliation
| Affiliation | Members |
|---|
| Republican Party | 53 |
| Democratic Party | 45 |
| Independent | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Current district boundaries
After the 2000 Census, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was divided into 19 Congressional Districts, decreasing from 21 due to reapportionment. After the 2010 Census, the number of districts decreased again to 18.| Pennsylvania General Assembly |
|---|
| Structure |
| Seats | 253 |
| Senate political groups | Majority Republican (27) Independent (1) Minority Democratic (21) Vacant (1) |
| House political groups | Majority Republican (109) Minority Democratic (92) Vacant (2) |
In issues involving both chambers of the General Assembly, the President pro tempore confers with the Speaker of the House. The current President pro tempore is Republican Joe Scarnati.
The state's current U.S. senators are Democrat Bob Casey Jr. (since 2007) and Republican Pat Toomey (since 2011), making it one of nine states to have a split United States Senate delegation.
