Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their way

NPR | By Carmen Russell-Sluchansky,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published October 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT

Statehouse elections this fall could swing the balance of power in state capitals. In Pennsylvania, Democrats could take control of what has been a divided legislature.

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Ayesha Rascoe

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