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PA election 2026: Midterm winners and losers
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Key Points:
- Democrats achieved significant victories in Pennsylvania's key congressional races, contributing to their nationwide success in the 2026 midterms and gaining full control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped the state Senate for the first time in nearly 50 years, securing control of both the executive branch and legislature, marking a historic "trifecta."
- Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro won reelection convincingly against Republican Stacy Garrity, reinforcing Democratic strength in the state.
- Key state legislative wins included Democrat Bob Harvie unseating a five-term incumbent in the 1st Congressional District and multiple Democratic victories in state House and Senate districts.
- Philadelphia voters approved ballot measures to support local small businesses in city contracting and to make the Creative Philadelphia office a permanent government entity promoting arts and culture.
