Democrats Declare Victory After Tight Special Election in Trump+18 State House District

Analysis | What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country

The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.

Democrats declare victory after tight special election in Trump+18 state House district

The victory was a major boon for Pennsylvania Democrats, who are hoping to build momentum going into a series of key elections this fall.

HD-12: Dukes Defeats Timko In Butler County Shocker - PoliticsPA

For the first time in more than three decades, a Democrat will take the 12th Legislative District seat in Harrisburg as Brandon Dukes edged Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes in Tuesday's special election.

PA Democrats declare victory in solid Trump district in Butler Co special election

Pennsylvania democrats had an unprecendneted