Democrats Maintain Control of Pennsylvania House of Representatives After Special Election

The victory is important for Gov. Josh Shapiro, who will maintain key support in the Legislature before he runs for reelection in 2026.

Democratic Party state representative candidate Dan Goughnour in Pittsburgh on March 25, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The Democratic Party will retain control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after their nominee, Dan Goughnour, was elected for District 35 in a special election on March 25.

The Pennsylvania State House is currently deadlocked between Democrats and Republicans, who have 101 seats each, following the death of state Rep. Matthew Robert Gergely, a Democrat.