Mazzocco wins Pa. 42nd House special election in South Hills
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Key Points:
- Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco won a special election to represent the 42nd District in the Pennsylvania state House, securing 81.7% of the vote against Republican Joseph Leckenby.
- Mazzocco, a Pittsburgh teacher and Dormont borough councilperson, will complete the term vacated by Dan Miller and plans to run for a full term in the upcoming 2026 elections.
- The 42nd District, encompassing South Hills suburbs like Baldwin Township and Mt. Lebanon, is a Democratic stronghold, with voters favoring Mazzocco by a wide margin, especially in mail-in ballots.
- The election outcome is seen as part of a broader trend of Democratic momentum in Pennsylvania, with national party leaders highlighting the win
