"Democrats Maintain Control in Pennsylvania House with Key Wins in Philadelphia Suburbs"

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"Democrats Maintain Control in Pennsylvania House with Key Wins in Philadelphia Suburbs"
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Democrats retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after former school board member Jim Prokopiak won a special election in Bucks County, giving them a 102-100 majority. Prokopiak's win maintained the Democrats' hold on the House following a Republican lawmaker's resignation. His campaign aligned with the party's goals of increased education funding, preserving access to abortions, and raising the minimum wage. The victory is seen as a positive sign for Democrats in upcoming elections, with a focus on defending the House majority and flipping the state Senate.

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