Pennsylvania Democrats control legislature, governor's office for first time since 1993

Democrats gained unified control of Pennsylvania state government following midterm elections, positioning the party to advance clean energy and affordability legislation after a 30-year gap.

First covered Nov 12, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Inside Climate News In Pennsylvania, Democratic Lawmakers Want to ‘Act Quickly’ on Clean Energy and Affordability — The Democrats’ sweeping success at the national level in last week’s midterms was mirrored in major swings at the state level as well.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-12 (#19)

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