Martina A. White (born July 7, 1988) is an American politician. A Republican, she is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 170th district, being first elected in 2015.
Martina A. White | |
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.jpg) White in 2022 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 170th district | |
| Assumed office April 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Brendan Boyle |
| Chair of the Philadelphia Republican City Committee | |
| In office November 12, 2019 – June 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Meehan |
| Succeeded by | Vince Fenerty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1988 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Parkwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Elizabethtown College |
| Occupation | Financial Advisor |
| Website | www |
Personal life
The first member of her immediate family to graduate from college, White received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College in 2010. While in school there, she played field hockey.
White resides in the Parkwood area of Northeast Philadelphia.
Career
A financial advisor and lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia, White was first elected on March 24, 2015, in a special election to fill an open seat in the 170th District.[1] She became the first new Republican elected in Philadelphia in 25 years, and is presently the only elected Republican representing a significant portion of Philadelphia above the city-county level.
The 170th District includes the neighborhoods of Bustleton, Millbrook, Parkwood and Somerton.
White currently serves as the majority caucus secretary. She is also a member of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees.
On November 12, 2019, White was elected as chair of the Philadelphia Republican City Committee.[2] She held this position until June 2022.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White | 3,565 | 55.83% | +55.83 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Del Ricci | 2,820 | 44.17% | -55.83 | |
| Total votes | 6,385 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 4,105 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,105 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 14,265 | 53.92% | -1.91 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Darragh | 12,192 | 46.08% | +1.91 | |
| Total votes | 26,457 | 100% | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 1,778 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 1,778 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 11,754 | 57.61% | +3.69 | |
| Democratic | Michael Doyle Jr. | 8,650 | 42.39% | -3.69 | |
| Total votes | 20,404 | 100% | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 3,510 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 3,510 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martina White (incumbent) | 17,693 | 60.43% | +2.82 | |
| Democratic | Michael Doyle Jr. | 11,586 | 39.57% | -2.82 | |
| Total votes | 29,279 | 100% | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||