Democrats maintain control of Pennsylvania House despite special election and resignation.
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Pennsylvania House Democrats will maintain their one-seat majority in the state House after Democrat Heather Boyd won the special election to replace former state Rep. Mike Zabel, defeating Republican Katie Ford in the 163rd House District. Democrats outspent Republicans 10 to 1 to preserve their majority, which they achieved in February for the first time in 12 years. Boyd focused her campaign on maintaining the Democrats’ House majority and reproductive rights, while Ford emphasized Zabel’s misconduct and her commitment to her community.
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