Dossier
Frank Pecora
Coverage of Frank Pecora in the Nexus archive.
- 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.