Arthur D. Hershey
Encyclopedia
Arthur D. "Art" Hershey was a Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
for the 13th District
and was elected in 1982. He and his wife, Joyce, live in Cochranville, Pennsylvania
and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. He retired prior to the 2008 election
, and was succeeded by Democrat Tom Houghton
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
for the 13th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 13
The 13th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Chester County and includes the following areas:* Atglen* East Fallowfield Township* East Nottingham Township* Elk Township* Franklin Township* Highland Township...
and was elected in 1982. He and his wife, Joyce, live in Cochranville, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. He retired prior to the 2008 election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2008
The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008. The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010...
, and was succeeded by Democrat Tom Houghton
Tom Houghton
Thomas D. "Tom" Houghton is a Democratic politician and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represented the 13th district from 2009 through 2010.-Personal life:...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Art Hershey official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Representative Art Hershey official Party website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...