2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives electionLeaderBryan CutlerJoanna McClintonPartyRepublicanDemocraticLeader sinceJune 22, 2020December 1, 2020Leader's seat100th191stLast election113903 more rows
Governors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The 1874 constitution lengthened the term to four years, and prohibited governors from succeeding themselves. The current constitution of 1968 changed this to allow governors to serve two consecutive terms, with no lifetime limit.
Tom Wolf (Democratic Party)Pennsylvania / GovernorThomas Westerman Wolf is an American politician and businessman serving as the 47th and current governor of Pennsylvania since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in the 2014 gubernatorial election and was reelected in 2018 by a margin of 17.1%. Wikipedia
WHAT, EXACTLY, WILL WOMEN WHO CHOOSE TO HAVE AN ABORTION HAVE TO DO?If the person believes they are pregnant they must go to a medical provider for a pregnancy test.At Planned Parenthood, if the pregnancy test is positive a counselor will provide information about-- abortion, adoption, and parenthood.More items...
DeclaredCandidateExperienceHome townTeddy DanielsCandidate for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district in 2020Lake ArielCarrie DelRossoState representative for HD-33 (2021–present) Member of Oakmont Borough Council (2018–2021)OakmontRuss DiamondState representative for HD-102 (2015–present)Annville Township6 more rows
Pennsylvania has swung from being a Republican-leaning state during much of the 20th century to being a notable battleground state in presidential elections. Pennsylvania backed the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1992 up until 2016, when it was won by Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Tom Wolf (Democratic Party)Pennsylvania / Governor
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Pat Toomey (Republican Party)Bob Casey Jr. (Democratic Party)Pennsylvania/SenatorsThe state's current U.S. senators are Democrat Bob Casey Jr. (since 2007) and Republican Pat Toomey (since 2011), making it one of seven states to have a split United States Senate delegation. Arlen Specter was Pennsylvania's longest-serving senator (1981–2011).
24 weeksAbortion laws in Pennsylvania permit abortion procedures up to 24 weeks from your last menstrual period. After 24 or more weeks of pregnancy, abortion is only permitted if the woman's life or health is endangered.Jul 10, 2019
Can under-16s get contraception and abortions without their parents' knowledge? Yes. Department of Health guidance makes clear that the young person's right to treatment overrides their parents' right to know.Jan 22, 2006
If you are under 18 in Pennsylvania, you can meet privately with a judge who can give permission for the abortion without telling your parents. This process is called a “judicial bypass.”