Pennsylvania primary results unpacked: Democrats go far left, while GOP centers
MONONGAHELA, Pennsylvania — Downballot primary results for seats in the Pennsylvania legislature and Congress had both parties heading into very different directions for November’s midterm election cycle. The Democrats are marching far left, and Republicans are beating back challengers from their far-right flanks.
TL;DR
- Pennsylvania downballot primaries show Republicans pushing back far-right challengers.
- Democratic primaries, including for Congress, show a move towards the left.
- Incumbent Republican State Sen. Camera Bartolotta defeated challenger Al Buchtan.
- Incumbent Republican State Sen. Chris Gebhard defeated challenger Clovis Crane.
- Incumbent Republican State Sen. Pat Stefano defeated challenger Harry Young Cochran.