Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district

"PA-30" redirects here. For the aircraft, see Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche.

Pennsylvania's 30th congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives.

Geography

From 1903 to 1923 the district was located around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From 1923 to 1933 the district was located around Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. From 1943 to 1955 the district was located west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Demographics

History

This district was created in 1893. The district was held at-large until 1903. The district was eliminated in 1953.

Elections

List of representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Note
District created in 1903
John Dalzell	Republican	March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1913	Pittsburgh	Redistricted from the 22nd district, Not a candidate for reelection
M. Clyde Kelly	Republican	March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915	Braddock	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
William H. Coleman	Republican	March 4, 1915 - March 3, 1917	McKeesport	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
M. Clyde Kelly	Progressive	March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919	Braddock
	Republican	March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923		Redistricted to the 33rd district
Everett Kent	Democrat	March 4, 1923 - March 3, 1925	Bangor	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
William R. Coyle	Republican	March 4, 1925 – March 3, 1927	Bethlehem	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
Everett Kent	Democrat	March 4, 1927 - March 3, 1929	Bangor	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
William R. Coyle	Republican	March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933	Bethlehem	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
J. Twing Brooks	Democrat	March 3, 1933]] - January 3, 1937	Sewickley	Unsuccessful candidate for renomination
Peter J. De Muth	Democrat	January 3, 1937 - January 3, 1939	Pittsburgh	Unsuccessful candidate for renomination
Robert J. Corbett	Republican	January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941	Pittsburgh	Unsuccessful candidate for reelection
Thomas E. Scanlon	Democrat	January 3, 1941 - January 3, 1943	Pittsburgh	Redistricted to the 16th district
Samuel A. Weiss	Democrat	January 3, 1943 - January 3, 1945	Pittsburgh	Redistricted from the 31st district, Redistricted to the 33rd district
Robert J. Corbett	Republican	January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953	Pittsburgh	Redistricted to the 29th district
Vera Buchanan	Democrat	January 3, 1953 - November 26, 1955	McKeesport	Redistricted from the 33rd district, Died
vacant		November 26, 1955 – January 24, 1956
Elmer J. Holland	Democrat	January 24, 1956 - January 3, 1963	Pittsburgh	Redistricted to the 20th district
District eliminated in 1963

References

• Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. 
• Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. 
• Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present