The Pennsylvania Senate is the Upper House
of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
How many districts are in the PA Senate?
50 PENNSYLVANIA SENATE DISTRICTS. The ULDC area has two PA Senate districts — 14 & 16.
See maps and verbal discription of the districts.
How often are Senators elected?
25 of the 50 PA Senate seats are up for election every even numbered year. Only odd-numbered districts are on the ballot in 2024. Even-numbered districts will be on the ballot in 2026.
Term is for 4 years.
What is a Senator’s salary?
Annual salary of $102,844.07/year Per Diam Allowed $181/day
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.
What are the requirements for a PA Senate Candidate?
- Must be at least 25 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.
What are the responsibilities of a Senator?
The PA Senate, along with the the PA House of Representatives 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.
What are the constituent services that my Senator’s office may provide?
Find this information on your senator’s website, see link under their name on the Your Government — PA Senate Districts Page
Your Senator’s staff may be able to assist you with navigating state-related issues, such as:
- Help with problems you may encounter when dealing with state government and its agencies
- Help in processing PennDOT motor vehicle titles, registrations, driver’s licenses and learner’s permits renewals, disability plate/placards – click here to obtain PennDOT forms online or to file electronically
- Applications for PA birth and death certificates
- Pennsylvania Tax Form
- Property tax and rent rebate forms
- PACE/PACENET applications
- PHEAA information on student aid for higher education
- Notary applications
- Senatorial Citations and Certificates of Recognition to commemorate 50th anniversaries, 100th birthdays, special achievements like Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold awards, or other important occasions
More Information about the PA Senate Districts in the ULDC AREA
Includes maps of districts overlaying municipalities and school districts.
Each district is listed with current office-holder, office locations, web page, contact information,
district map, sponsored legislation and committee assignments.