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Democrats haven’t held the Pa. Senate in nearly 50 years. Philly’s suburban swing districts may change that
Democrats have not controlled the Pennsylvania Senate since 1978, with Republicans maintaining a majority except for a brief 1993 period. The 2026 elections may determine whether Democrats break this nearly 50-year streak, as suburban swing districts could shift control of the state legislature, impacting policies like budgets, voting laws, and energy initiatives.
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