Matt Gergely | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 35th district | |
Assumed office February 21, 2023 [1] | |
Preceded by | Austin Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | October 5,1979 |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | McKeesport,Pennsylvania |
Matthew Gergely is an American politician. A Democrat,he is currently a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,representing the 35th district. He was elected in a 2023 special election to succeed Austin Davis,who resigned on December 7,2022,after being elected Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. [2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Matt Gergely | 6,790 | 73.66 | |
Republican | Don Nevills | 2,302 | 24.97 | |
Write-in | 126 | 1.37 | ||
Total votes | 9,218 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
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