203 HOUSE DISTRICTS

All 203 seats are up for election EVERY even numbered year.

$102,844.07/year; $181/day per diem (2023)

Since 1995, state law has given all 253 legislators — plus the governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet heads, the row officers, and all judges — an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on the rate of inflation in the greater Philadelphia region.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a citizen and resident of Pennsylvania for a minimum of four years
• Must reside in their district for at least one year.
• Individuals who have been convicted of felonies, including embezzlement, bribery, and perjury, are ineligible for election; the state Constitution also adds the category of “other infamous crimes,” which can be broadly interpreted by state courts.
• No one who has been previously expelled from the General Assembly may be elected.

The PA House of Representatives, along with the the PA Senate is part of the General Assembly, which is the legislative branch.
Main responsibilities of the General Assembly:

• Making state laws
• Setting policies
• Developing the state budget in conjunction with the Governor
• Helping constituents.

Find this information on your representative’s website,
see link under their name on the Your Government — PA House Districts Page

Your Representative’s staff may be able to assist you with navigating state-related issues, such as:

• Birth/Death Certificate Requests
• Health Insurance Programs (CHIP, PENNIE)
• Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program
• PennDOT
• PHEAA Grant Opportunities
• Professional Licensure
• Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
• Unemployment Compensation
• Veterans Programs