Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
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Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 is represented byDoug Mastriano (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania state senators represented an average of260,237 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented254,698 residents.
About the chamber
Members of thePennsylvania State Senate servefour-year terms and are not subject toterm limits. Pennsylvania legislators assume office on the first day of December after a general election.[1]
Qualifications
Article II of thePennsylvania Constitution states:[2]
| “ | Senators shall be at least 25 years of age and Representatives 21 years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of the State four years, and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State), and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.[3] | ” |
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $106,422.33/year | $185/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in thePennsylvania General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election. There are no deadlines set in thestate constitution on when a special election can be held.[5]
See sources:Pennsylvania Cons. Art. II, §2
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
On February 4, 2022, the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission voted 4-1 to approve new state House and Senate maps.[6] House Majority LeaderKerry Benninghoff (R) voted no, while Senate Majority LeaderKim Ward (R), state Rep.Joanna McClinton (D), state Sen.Jay Costa (D), and chairman Mark Nordenberg voted yes.[6] These maps took effect for Pennsylvania's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Pennsylvania work? In Pennsylvania, the statutory authority to draw congressional district boundaries is vested with thePennsylvania General Assembly. These lines are subject to gubernatorial veto.[7]
State legislative district lines are drawn by a politician commission. Established in 1968, the commission comprises five members:[7]
- The majority leader of thePennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The minority leader of thePennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
- The majority leader of thePennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The minority leader of thePennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
- The first four commissioners appoint a fifth member to serve as the commission's chair. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement, thePennsylvania Supreme Court must appoint a commission chair.[7]
ThePennsylvania Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Further, state legislative districts should "respect county, city, incorporated town, borough, township and ward boundaries." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[7]
Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
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Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
IncumbentDoug Mastriano defeatedCameron Schroy in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Doug Mastriano (R) | 68.9 | 98,071 |
Cameron Schroy (D)  | 30.9 | 44,016 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 278 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 | Total votes: 142,365 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
Cameron Schroy advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cameron Schroy | 99.0 | 11,282 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 114 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 11,396 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
IncumbentDoug Mastriano advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Mastriano | 97.2 | 25,766 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 754 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 26,520 | ||
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2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
IncumbentDoug Mastriano defeatedRichard Sterner in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Mastriano (R) | 68.6 | 96,097 |
| Richard Sterner (D) | 31.4 | 43,914 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 140,011 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
Richard Sterner advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Sterner | 100.0 | 16,722 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,722 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
IncumbentDoug Mastriano advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Mastriano | 100.0 | 34,301 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 34,301 | ||
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2019
A special election forPennsylvania State SenateDistrict 33 was called for May 21, 2019. Candidates running for special elections in Pennsylvania are selected by their respective political parties.
The seat became vacant afterRichard Alloway (R) resigned on February 28, 2019.Penn Live wrote that Alloway explained that his resignation was due to political gridlock, a lack of advancement opportunities, and burn out.[8]
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33
Doug Mastriano defeatedSarah Hammond in the special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 on May 21, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Mastriano (R) | 68.5 | 20,595 |
 | Sarah Hammond (D) | 31.5 | 9,490 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 30,085 | ||
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2016
Elections for thePennsylvania State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
IncumbentRichard Alloway ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 general election.[9][10]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 33, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Richard AllowayIncumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source:Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
IncumbentRichard Alloway ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 Republican primary.[11][12]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 33, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Richard AllowayIncumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Elections for the office ofPennsylvania State Senate consisted of a primary election on April 24, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 16, 2012. IncumbentRichard Alloway (R) defeatedBruce Neylon (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard AllowayIncumbent | 70.7% | 81,503 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Neylon | 29.3% | 33,716 | |
| Total Votes | 115,219 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 raised a total of $2,695,450. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $141,866 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Pennsylvania State Senate District 33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $91,057 | 2 | $45,528 |
| 2020 | $275,120 | 2 | $137,560 |
| 2019 | $114,488 | 2 | $57,244 |
| 2016 | $922,654 | 1 | $922,654 |
| 2012 | $378,928 | 2 | $189,464 |
| 2010 | $151,949 | 1 | $151,949 |
| 2008 | $552,630 | 4 | $138,158 |
| 2006 | $1,638 | 1 | $1,638 |
| 2004 | $117,337 | 2 | $58,669 |
| 2002 | $28,113 | 1 | $28,113 |
| 2000 | $61,537 | 1 | $61,537 |
| Total | $2,695,450 | 19 | $141,866 |
See also
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Pennsylvania Constitution, "Article II, Section 2," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑The Constitution of Pennsylvania, "Article II, Section 5: Qualifications of members," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑State of Pennsylvania, "Pennsylvania Constitution," accessed February 15, 2021(Article II, Section 2)
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- ↑Penn Live, "Special election dates set to fill two open seats in the Pennsylvania Senate," March 8, 2019
- ↑Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑"Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑"Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Official Primary Election Results," accessed November 4, 2013
