Pennsylvania HD 193
Battleground State
Pennsylvania
Senate: GOP Majority
23D
27R
House: Democratic Majority
102D
101R
Pennsylvania is a top DLCC Battleground State in 2026.
2026 is a historic opportunity to build power in Pennsylvania by defending our House majority and picking up seats in the Senate in this key battleground state. After several cycles of hard-fought gains, DLCC is committed to winning and defending Democratic power in Pennsylvania.
Our work this year begins with defending and expanding our one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House that the DLCC and state Democrats have defended through a tough environment in 2024 and more than a dozen special elections. Â
We’ll also work to gain ground in the Senate which has half of its seats up this year. With the legislature under split control, the Pennsylvania Senate GOP majority has rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous agenda and blocked Democrats from advancing solutions for working families at every opportunity.Â
The DLCC will be targeting competitive races across the state and sharing more info on DLCC Target Races in Pennsylvania soon.
Pennsylvania Senator and DLCC Board Member Vincent Hughes
DLCC Target Races
Pennsylvania HD 79
Caleb McCoy
Speaker Joanna McClinton Speaks At The 2025 DLCC Downballot Defenders Summit:
2024 Target Race Victories In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania HD-33
Mandy Steele
Pennsylvania SD-15
Patty Kim
Pennsylvania HD-144
Brian Munroe
Pennsylvania HD-118
Jim Haddock
DLCC Board Member
Senator Vincent Hughes
Senator Vincent Hughes has nearly four decades of experience in the Pennsylvania legislature as a leading voice on local, state, and national issues. He has championed access to quality education and expanded college affordability, ensuring that the next generation of Pennsylvanians is set up for success. A fighter for progressive values in the legislature, he has led the charge to pass Pennsylvania’s constitutional amendment banning race discrimination, a historic victory for civil rights in the commonwealth. Senator Hughes serves as the Democratic Senate Appropriations Chairman– a crucial role as Washington, DC Republicans force state legislators to find solutions for their communities amid unprecedented cuts to health care, food benefits, and programs they rely on.
Leader Hughes was first elected to the DLCC Board in 2018.
News in Pennsylvania
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DLCC Spotlight Race Candidate Advances to October Runoff in Mississippi Special ElectionTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulates Kathryn Rehner on advancing to the runoff in the special election for Mississippi State House District 102. Rehner, a social worker, advocate, and community organizer, currently works for MS Health Access Collaborative to help families obtain affordable health coverage and is a featured DLCC Spotlight Race.
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DLCC Celebrates Another Oklahoma Victory In Latest Legislative Special ElectionTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Representative-elect Jacob Rosecrants on his victory in the special election for Oklahoma State House District 46. Rosecrant’s victory brings the total number of seats picked up by state Democrats since the November election to six.
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DLCC Bolsters Spotlight Races Lineup With Additional Two RacesToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the addition of two upcoming legislative races to DLCC’s Spotlight Races.
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State Democrats Continue To Build Momentum With Newest Special Election WinTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulates Senator-elect Dawn Euer on her victory in the special election for Rhode Island Senate District 13.
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After Double-Digit Win In Iowa, DLCC Adds Five Races to Spotlight Races PageFollowing Representative-elect Phil Miller’s crushing victory in Iowa last night, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the addition of five upcoming legislative races to DLCC’s recently launched Spotlight Races webpage.
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DLCC Celebrates Critical Victory In Iowa Special ElectionAfter a hard fought campaign, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Iowa Democrat Phil Miller on his impressive victory in the special election for Iowa House District 82.
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DLCC Congratulates Manka Dhingra On Strong Primary PerformanceToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Manka Dhingra on her strong performance in the August primary heading into the special election for Washington Senate District 45. Dhingra, a featured DLCC Spotlight Race candidate, was the top vote getter in a head to head contest with her Republican opponent and a third party and walked away with over 50% of the vote thus far.
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After Decisive New Hampshire Victory, DLCC Adds Critical Florida Special Election to Spotlight Races PageToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Florida Senate candidate Annette Taddeo on being named to a Spotlight Race.
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DLCC Applauds Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh On His Critical Special Election WinTonight the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is celebrating a [decisive] win in New Hampshire Senate District 16 -- a critical special election that was featured on DLCC’s newly launched Spotlight Races page. DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated New Hampshire’s newest state Senator, Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh, on his victory.
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DLCC Leads Candidate Recruitment Efforts With Second Session of The CombineYesterday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post and Chief Political Officer Dave Griggs convened DLCC’s recruitment table, The Combine, for its second meeting. DLCC was joined by new and returning participants, with representatives from over a dozen allied organizations including EMILY’s List, Run For Something, Emerge America, organized labor, and beyond in attendance.