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Pennsylvania Democrats claim trifecta victory with races still being counted

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Newest development Nov 4, 2026 · 2 reportsDemocrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government

Pennsylvania Democrats say they have secured a legislative trifecta for the first time in more than three decades, flipping the State Senate and maintaining control of the State House and the Governor's Residence.

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  1. Pennsylvania takes center stage in Democrats’ push to flip the House

    Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg ·

  2. Names this update

    Pennsylvania Democrats claim trifecta victory with races still being counted

    Headline from PA Home Page ·

  3. Democrats flip legislatures, clinch trifectas in key states

    Headline from The Hill ·

  4. Newest

    Democrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government

    Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Democrats flip seat in Pennsylvania’s 8th district (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    Democrats flipped a coveted House race that was previously flipped by Republicans during the last election.

  2. Just the News

    Republicans lose another House seat in Pennsylvania (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    Democrats are on track to sweep toss-up elections in Pennsylvania, unseating multiple Republican incumbents.

  3. The Hill

    Pennsylvania takes center stage in Democrats’ push to flip the House (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats are increasingly bullish they can deliver a major blow to Republicans in the midterms, viewing key GOP-held battleground House districts in Pennsylvania as central to their path to victory. Four of the state’s most closely-watched House races — involving Republican Reps.

  4. Townhall

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Democrats running ahead in key state Senate races after Shapiro win (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania Democrats' appeared poised to make gains in the state Senate based on incomplete general election vote counts Tuesday night, with their candidates running ahead in four closely-watched Senate races but behind in a fifth.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrats flip at least five seats in Pa. and N.J., likely winning back the U.S. House in blue wave (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrats scored major wins from Harrisburg to the Jersey shore.

  7. PA Home Page

    Pennsylvania Democrats claim trifecta victory with races still being counted (opens PA Home Page)

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    PA Home Page's feed description

    Pennsylvania Democrats say they have secured a legislative trifecta for the first time in more than three decades, flipping the State Senate and maintaining control of the State House and the Governor's Residence.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrats win both the House and Senate, flipping seats in Pa. and N.J.; races yet to be called (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Voters overwhelmingly rejected President Donald Trump and the Republican party, who suffered historic losses in a sweeping election.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrats win trifecta control of Pennsylvania Senate, House and governorship for the first time since 1993 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The trifecta marks a monumental win for Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro, and sets them up to pass several long-stalled priorities, including a minimum wage increase.

  10. The New Republic

    Democrats Take Over Total Control in Four States with Trifecta Power (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Democratic candidates flipped control of multiple state legislatures Tuesday, clinching electoral trifectas in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. It was a wildly successful night for Democratic candidates in Congress, but Americans also voted to install Democrats in their state govern…

  11. PhillyVoice

    Democrats win control of state Senate to hit political trifecta for first time in over 30 years (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The Democrats flipped the Pennsylvania Senate and maintained control of the state House of Representatives and governorship in the 2026 general election. It's the first trifecta for the party since 1993.

  12. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Democrats celebrate in Pennsylvania after gaining control of state legislature (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    In Pennsylvania, Democrats have achieved the so-called "trifecta," taking control of the Senate, House, and Governor's Mansion for the first time since 1993.

  13. The Hill

    Democrats flip legislatures, clinch trifectas in key states (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Democrats from New Hampshire to Wisconsin are on track to make massive inroads in state legislatures across the country, as the party racks up wins up and down the ballot. The party is poised to flip both state legislative chambers in at least two states and clinch trifectas in at least five states …

  14. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Democrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Democrats have taken full control of Pennsylvania's state government, securing both legislative chambers and retaining the governor's office, according to results from Tuesday's midterm elections. The wins in Pennsylvania are part of a broader surge for Democrats in battleground and traditionally Re…

  15. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Democrats flip congressional seats in Pa., NJ amid midterm gains (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

    Published

    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Voters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey expressed a mix of surprise, celebration and disappointment after Democrats flipped several congressional seats in the midterm elections.

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