A democratic lawmaker has resigned from the Pa. House of Representatives moving the razor-thin majority the party held to a tie at 101-101. A special election in September will determine who the majority goes to.
A Democratic lawmaker from Pittsburgh resigned Wednesday from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, moving the razor-thin majority her party has held this year to a partisan tie with the Legislature mired in a budget stalemate.
Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton immediately scheduled a special election for Rep. Sara Innamorato's Allegheny County seat for Sept. 19, a week before the House is expected to return to session. In November, Democrats flipped the number of districts needed to control the House at the start of the of the session. It was their first claim to the majority in 12 years, with a 102-101 margin they have since maintained through several special elections.Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Democrats have used their newfound power this year to advance a number of the caucus’ priorities, from gun control efforts to broader protections for LGBTQ+ people. But the Legislature remains politically divided, with a firm Republican majority in the Senate.
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