Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in U.S. elections, has a rich history of swinging between the Republican and Democratic parties over the years. From 1992 to 2012, the state consistently voted Democrat in presidential elections. However, in 2016, the state took a turn when former President Donald Trump narrowly won over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, marking a departure from its traditional Democratic leanings.
The state's economy, heavily influenced by the ailing steel industry, played a significant role in shaping voter preferences. Many old-school, union Democrats were attracted to Trump's promises of revitalizing manufacturing in the U.S., which resonated with voters in 2016.
