Democrats Win Special Election In Pennsylvania
- Dan Goughnour won a special election for District 35 in Pennsylvania on March 25, capturing 63.37% of the vote against Republican Charles Davis, who received 34.97% of the vote.
- His election allows Democrats to retain control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which was previously tied at 101 seats each before the election.
- Despite the victory, recent polls show Democratic approval ratings are at all-time lows, particularly following struggles against President Donald Trump's agenda.
- This victory marks the fifth consecutive special election win for Democrats in 2025, despite declining approval ratings in national polls.
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Democrats Maintain Control of Pennsylvania House of Representatives After Special Election
WASHINGTON—The Democratic Party will retain control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after their nominee, Dan Goughnour, was elected for District 35 in a special election on March 25. The Pennsylvania State House is currently deadlocked between Democrats and Republicans, who have 101 seats each, following the death of state Rep. Matthew Robert Gergely, a Democrat. The special election in the district—located in the Pittsburgh metropo…
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