Democrats lose two seats in Pennsylvania as chance to flip House narrows

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-08 06:01:31 | Updated at 2024-11-08 08:57:43 3 hours ago

Democrats lose two seats in Pennsylvania as chance to flip House narrows
MSN ^ | November 7, 2024 | Cami Mondeaux

Posted on 11/07/2024 9:44:31 PM PST by lasereye

Two House Democrats have been ousted by their Republican challengers in Pennsylvania, bolstering the GOP’s chances of defending its slim majority as it inches closer to the 218-seat threshold.

Republican candidate Ryan Mackenzie defeated three-term incumbent Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, securing a big win for Republicans. Mackenzie defeated Wild with 50.7% of the vote with more than 95% of ballots counted so far. The Associated Press called the race at 1:44 p.m. on Thursday.

Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket www.getyourguide.com Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket Ad The race quickly became one of the most competitive in the 2024 cycle, with Republicans pouring much of their money and resources into the district to flip in their direction. Mackenzie’s win falls in line with President-elect Donald Trump’s win in the battleground state, maintaining the district’s status as a bellwether for the presidential election. The district has chosen the winning presidential candidate for the last seven cycles.

Republicans also flipped the seat held by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District as GOP candidate Robert Bresnahan won with 51% of the vote. That race was called at 1:46 p.m. on Thursday.

Both Wild and Cartwright conceded their races earlier this week.

The results come as Republicans defended the tossup seat held by former House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA), who narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson on Thursday.

Perry defeated Stelson with 50.8% of the vote, with 99% of ballots counted. The Associated Press called the race at 1:47 p.m. EST on Thursday, two days after Election Day.

The called races put Republicans at 209 House seats so far with Democrats trailing behind at 193. Republicans are currently leading in 14 other races, which would put them well past the 218-seat threshold to secure the majority.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 2024; congress

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Lots of good news lately.

1 posted on 11/07/2024 9:44:31 PM PST by lasereye

To: lasereye

With unified control, Trump have GOP have 2 years to get things done. Let us pray that this opportunity isn’t squandered. And let us pray that Johnson and a new Senate majority leader are a better tag team than Paul Ryan and Mitch.

2 posted on 11/07/2024 9:49:30 PM PST by irishjuggler

To: lasereye

Divine intervention, God has his hand on this!!!

3 posted on 11/07/2024 9:51:09 PM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)

To: lasereye

4 posted on 11/07/2024 9:51:32 PM PST by norcal joe

To: irishjuggler

On the contrary; Eddie Munster and the turtle were a great tag team. For the Dems and against Trump.

5 posted on 11/07/2024 9:51:59 PM PST by Jean2

To: irishjuggler

Trump is coming in with a much more supportive Congress than the last time. His mandate is pretty clear.

6 posted on 11/07/2024 9:55:29 PM PST by LibertyOh

To: irishjuggler

NOT Johnson NO WAY he has lost ALL trust, I want a bull dog Harriet Hageman from Wyoming, she take NO BS from anyone and is still an outsider hasn’t been swallowed by the swamp AND don’t believe she ever will be!! She is NO nonsense and smart as a whip!! She will need a good strong whip to help get the votes!!

7 posted on 11/07/2024 9:56:18 PM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)

To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Divine intervention, God has his hand on this!!!

This whole election seems to be part of the Lord’s plan. If Trump had won in 2020 (without shenanigans), he still would have had a RAT Senate to thwart his plans. Now, he has a Senate and Hopefully a House on his side. Divine intervention

8 posted on 11/07/2024 9:57:37 PM PST by 11th_VA (Donald Trump - Born to Run !!!)

To: irishjuggler

With unified control, Trump have GOP have 2 years to get things done. Let us pray that this opportunity isn’t squandered.

They’re going to have to just bulldoze their way through any RINO opposition, and ignore the braying of the media that will inevitably occur as a result. The media will scream “bully!”, “fascist!”, etc., but they need to ignore all of that and explain that they’re just doing everything they can to deliver the promises they made to those who elected them.

9 posted on 11/07/2024 9:59:36 PM PST by noiseman (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.)

To: norcal joe

I’d say it’s 217 (R) - Alaska is in the bag. We just need places like CA27 and CA47 to finish counting and we’re there

10 posted on 11/07/2024 10:00:43 PM PST by 11th_VA (Donald Trump - Born to Run !!!)

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