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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Shrai Popat

Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House

A person exits a voting booths while other booths are occupied by voters
People cast their ballots in the Pennsylvania primary election on 19 May 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images

Primaries across Pennsylvania clarified key battlegrounds for November’s midterm elections on Tuesday.

Sixteen of the state’s 17 US representatives are seeking re-election, and Democrats are zeroing in on four districts they view as essential pickup opportunities in their bid to retake the House. Donald Trump carried Pennsylvania by fewer than two points in 2024, and his return to the White House has sharpened Democratic focus on constituencies they see as vulnerable.

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