The 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Eric Weaknecht since 2025.
District profile Located in Berks County, the 5th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District includes the following areas:2022 PA House of Representatives District maps
Bern Township Bernville Bethel Township Centre Township Centerport Heidelberg Township Jefferson Township Leesport Lower Heidelberg Township Marion Township North Heidelberg Township Ontelaunee Township Penn Township Perry Township Robesonia Shoemakersville South Heidelberg Township Spring Township (part) District 05 District 07 District 08 Tulpehocken Township Wernersville Womelsdorf
Representatives Representative Party Years District home Note Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. David S. Hayes Republican 1969 – 1980 Fairview Borough James R. Merry Republican 1981 – 1996 Linesville, Borough R. Tracy Seyfert Republican 1997 – 2000 Fairview Township John R. Evans Republican 2001 – 2012 Sadsbury Township Greg Lucas Republican 2013 – 2014 Edinboro Borough Barry Jozwiak Republican 2014 – 2024 Bern Township Eric Weaknecht Republican 2025 – present Bern Township
Recent election results
References
External links District map from the United States Census Bureau Pennsylvania House Legislative District Maps from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission. Population Data for District 5 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.