In the latest election, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has emerged victorious in the GOP primary for the 1st District, defeating his right-flank challenger Mark Houck. This marks his continued success in fending off primary challengers since his initial election in 2016. Fitzpatrick will now face Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the upcoming fall election, the same opponent he defeated by 10 points in 2022.
Meanwhile, state Rep. Brown in West Philadelphia and state Rep. Salisbury in the Pittsburgh area are holding off challenges from the left. The New York Times reports that Blackwell and Green may have split the vote against Rep. Brown. In addition, Selena King is projected to defeat Jim Wertz, former Fetterman staffer, in the Democratic race for state Senate in Erie County.
As we look ahead to future elections, Pennsylvania voters’ views on the economy may pose challenges for whoever secures a spot on the ballot for state treasurer. According to a recent poll by GBAO/Fabrizio Lee/Wall Street Journal, while Pennsylvania voters are more positive about the U.S. economy’s direction compared to voters in other swing states, satisfaction with their own economy is lower, with only 20% believing it has improved over the past two years.
In other news, Dave Sunday has been projected as the winner of the Republican nomination for attorney general and is currently leading with 66% of
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