The 79th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in central Pennsylvania and has been represented by Andrea Verobish since March 2026.
District profile The 79th District is located in Blair County and includes the following areas:2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
Allegheny Township Altoona Logan Township Tunnelhill (Blair County Portion)
Representatives Representative Party Years District home Note Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. Denny J. Bixler Democrat 1969 – 1974 John P. Milliron Democrat 1975 – 1978 Richard Geist Republican 1979 – 2012 Altoona John McGinnis Republican 2013 – 2018 Louis Schmitt Jr. Republican 2019 – 2026 Andrea Verobish Republican 2026 –present Allegheny Township Elected to fill vacancy
Recent election results
References