A Few More Retirements

From Capitol Ideas, GrassrootsPA and PoliticsPA, here are a few more Pennsylvania political retirements. Previous post on open seats.

Congress

Rep. John Peterson (R-05) has announced that he is retiring. The 5th congressional district includes part or all of 17 counties in the north central part of the state (district map)

State Senate

Gerald LaValle (D-47) is not seeking re-election. The 47th district represents parts of Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties. I can't find a good map or district description for you.

State House

Lisa Bennington (D-21) has decided to serve only one term and not run for a second. District description: Part of ALLEGHENY County consisting of the CITY of Pittsburgh (PART, Wards 07 [PART, Divisions 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13 and 14], 08 and 10 [PART, Divisions 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19]) and the TOWNSHIPS of Reserve (PART, Ward 03), Ross (PART, Wards 01, 02 [PART, Divisions 02 and 03], 03 [PART, Division 03], 05, 07 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02] and 08) and Shaler (PART, Ward 01 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03 and 05]) and O’Hara (PART, Ward 04 [the portion of District 02 that is noncontiguous and is located within the boundaries of the Boroughs of Sharpsburg and Aspinwall]) and the BOROUGHS of Etna, Millvale and Sharpsburg.

Bob Bastian (R-69) is retiring. The 69th district contains part or all of Bedford and Somerset Counties.

Ron Raymond (R-162) is retiring. District description: Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Ridley (PART, Wards 01 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02], 06 and 08 [PART, Division 02]) and Tinicum and the BOROUGHS of Collingdale, Folcroft, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park and Sharon Hill.