# Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 27

The 27th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Dan Deasy since 2009.

## District profile

The 27th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:
* Crafton
* Green Tree
* Heidelberg
* Ingram
* Pittsburgh (part)
** Ward 19 (part)
*** Division 01
*** Division 02
*** Division 03
*** Division 04
*** Division 05
*** Division 06
*** Division 07
*** Division 08
*** Division 09
*** Division 10
*** Division 13
*** Division 28
** Ward 20
*** Division 01
*** Division 02
*** Division 03
*** Division 04
*** Division 05
*** Division 06
*** Division 07
*** Division 14
*** Division 15
*** Division 16
*** Division 17
*** Division 18
** Ward 28
* Rosslyn Farms
* Scott Township
* Thornburg

## Representatives

| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |||||
| Robert A. Geisler | Democrat | 1969 – 1978 | | |
| Richard B. Chess | Democrat | 1979 – 1980 | | |
| Thomas C. Petrone | Democrat | 1981 – 2008 | Pittsburgh | Retired |
| Daniel J. Deasy | Democrat | 2009 – present | Pittsburgh | Incumbent |

## Recent election results

PA House election, 2022: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | 18,374 | 68.98 |
| | Republican | Ed Brosky | 8,263 | 31.02 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,637 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2020: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,109 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2018: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,540 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2016: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,380 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2014: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,309 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2012: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,034 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
PA House election, 2010: Pennsylvania House, District 27 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Deasy (incumbent) | 11,567 | 76.00 |
| | Reform | Frank Liberatore | 3,653 | 24.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,220 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |