Pennsylvania primaries to set up key House races, midterm election battles
Summary
Voters in Pennsylvania are taking part in primary elections that will decide key candidates for the 2026 midterm races for governor and the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats aim to win four Republican-held House seats, while incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro seeks re-election against Republican Stacy Garrity.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania is seen as crucial for winning control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, is running for a second term without primary opposition.
- Republican Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer, is the GOP candidate for governor, also unopposed in the primary.
- Democrats are targeting four Republican-held House districts in Pennsylvania to gain seats.
- In Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, Republican Ryan Mackenzie seeks re-election after narrowly winning in 2024.
- The Democratic primary in the 7th District has four candidates, with union leader Bob Brooks backed by Governor Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- There is some criticism within both parties regarding the support Brooks received before the primary.
- Both parties see Pennsylvania as key to their overall strategy for the 2026 midterm elections.
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