Politics & Government
Congressional Reps Could Change for Lower Merion, Narberth
A GOP redistricting plan would make Reps. Chaka Fattah and Allyson Schwartz the area's representatives.
If statehouse Republicans get their way, Lower Merion and Narberth's representatives in Congress would change as congressional districts shift.
According to a plan introduced by General Assembly Republicans and detailed by PoliticsPa.com, Rep. James Gerlach (R-6th) would vacate nearly all of his Lower Merion and Narberth territory to Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-2nd), with a remaining sliver going to Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-13).
Currently representing the western half of Philadelphia and Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County, Fattah would swap Montco townships (plus Narberth) and keep his city district. The territory covers 705,688 citizens.
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Gerlach, meanwhile, tightens his coverage area in Berks and Chester counties, while losing his lower districts in Montgomery County.
Lower Merion could also gain another representative. According to the plan, the 13th District of Schwartz would extend into the second ward, which contains part of Gladwyne. Fattah would have the 13 other Lower Merion wards and share the second one with Schwartz.
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If the General Assembly and governor approve this plan, it would impact the 2012 congressional election.
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