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In a closely watched Butler County special election for Pennsylvania’s 12th state House District, Democrat Brandon Dukes led Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes (about 0.5%) with all precincts reporting, in a district that Trump carried by 18 points. The race will determine whether Republicans hold the House with a slim majority and sets up a rematch in November as both candidates vie for a full two-year term.
Democrat Brandon Dukes holds a razor-thin lead over Republican Scott Timko in the Cranberry Township-based Pennsylvania state House special election, with more than 16,800 votes cast and results too close to call. The race arose from a resignation and won’t change the House majority, but Dukes and Timko will rematch in November for a full two-year term, making the contest a possible bellwether for fall elections.
Funeral services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham continue in South Carolina with a public procession from the State House to First Baptist Church in Columbia, featuring a caisson escort, law-enforcement honors, and an F-16 flyover, ahead of a private burial in Pickens County after services in Washington, D.C. earlier.
Pennsylvania’s primary elections produced mixed results as incumbents faced money from skill-games and sports-betting interests, with three Republican state senators—Baker, Bartolotta, and Gebhard—surviving challenges; in the House, Greg Vitali was defeated by Judy Trombetta in the 166th, while Ce-Ce Gerlach led Ana Tiburcio in the 22nd. In the 16th Senate District, Mark Pinsley defeated Bradley Merkl-Gump to face Jarrett Coleman in November, aided by a new PAC targeting Merkl-Gump. Other contests included the 148th District race with no Republican on the ballot and Dave Nissley winning the retiring Bryan Cutler seat in Lancaster County; many races remain shaped for uncompetitive general elections.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the Louisiana state House special election in a district carried by Trump in 2024, defeating Republican Brad Daigle 62% to 38%. The seat opened after the previous Democrat joined the state Alcohol & Tobacco commission. Martinez’s victory isn’t a flip since Democrats already held the seat, but it marks a 37-point swing from 2024 and came despite Republicans outspending her 3-to-1.
Democrats swept both Minnesota State House Districts 64A and 47A in the Jan. 27, 2026 special elections, with Meg Luger-Nikolai winning 95.3% in 64A and Shelley Buck winning 97.6% in 47A, per AP calls; totals were about 5,832 and 1,961 reported, with write-ins accounting for a small share. If Democrats retain the chamber, the House would move toward an even partisan split.
The Texas state House has approved a new election map that is considered to be favored by former President Trump, amid a highly contentious nationwide redistricting battle.
The Texas Legislature is experiencing intense political drama as Democrats who fled the state to block a vote have returned, facing strict oversight measures like 'permission slips' to monitor their movements, with one representative resisting and filing a legal challenge, highlighting deep partisan conflicts ahead of the midterm elections.
Pennsylvania Democrat state Rep. Kevin Boyle is currently on the run after allegedly violating a protective order related to abuse, but is still able to vote in the state House, providing a crucial vote for his party. Boyle, who has struggled with mental health issues, is facing a primary challenge next week. His brother, US Rep. Brendan Boyle, stated that Kevin had previously made a full recovery from his mental health issues, but has since declined. The situation has been described as a "nightmare" for the Boyle family, and his opponent in the upcoming primary has received more financial support from state House Democrats.
The special election results for Michigan's state House seats show Mai Xiong (D) winning the 13th District with 65.6% of the votes, and Peter Herzberg (D) winning the 25th District with 59.5% of the votes, both for partial terms ending on 01/01/2025.
The Michigan State House special election results show Mai Xiong winning with 65.6% of the votes for the Democrat party, and Peter Herzberg winning with 59.6% of the votes for the Democrat party.
Michigan voters will participate in two state House special elections to fill vacant seats, which will determine partisan control of the chamber. The races are seen as a referendum on the Democratic trifecta's policies, with Democrats emphasizing reproductive rights and progressive achievements, while Republicans focus on economic issues. The outcomes could potentially shift the balance of power in the state House, where Democrats currently hold a tie with Republicans.
The Maryland State House and nearby legislative buildings were locked down for nearly two hours after a man phoned in a threat to the Annapolis Police Department, claiming he was approaching the capitol building with a gun. The lockdown caused tension and uncertainty for those inside, including Gov. Wes Moore and other officials, before law enforcement officers gave the "all-clear." This incident marks the second public threat made against the State House during this year's legislative session.
The Maryland State House was placed on lockdown and shelter-in-place after an anonymous phone threat, prompting a large police response involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The lockdown was lifted nearly two hours later, with no suspects or suspicious items found. Lawmakers, including Governor Wes Moore and Senator Johnny Ray Salling, expressed gratitude for the swift and professional response of law enforcement. Witnesses described the tense situation inside the State House, with some reporting being told to lock doors and turn off lights. Despite the peaceful resolution, concerns remain about the security of government institutions.
The Maryland State House in Annapolis was placed on lockdown following a threatening call, prompting armed officers to enter the building with guns drawn. An investigation by Annapolis police, Capitol Police, and Maryland State Police is ongoing, with the top floor cleared and efforts to clear the bottom floor and grounds underway. The shelter-in-place order has been extended to the House and Senate office buildings, and the situation is still developing.