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The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

HARRISBURG — As voters look to the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections in November, a handful of races in Pennsylvania could help decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years. Pennsylvania is currently represented by 10 Republican and seven Democratic U.S. representatives.

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  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    HARRISBURG — Control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly is on the ballot in 2026, and a handful of seats will likely decide who has the power to help set policy in the Keystone State. Republicans have held the state Senate almost continuously for 45 years and hope to keep it that way come November…

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    Pa. election 2026: Your complete guide to this year’s congressional races (opens Spotlight PA)

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    HARRISBURG — As voters look to the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections in November, a handful of races in Pennsylvania could help decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years. Pennsylvania is currently represented by 10 Republican and seven Democratic U.S. representatives.

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