Jim Prokopiak’s victory in a special election for a Bucks County seat has secured the Democrats’ 102-100 majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This win follows a Republican lawmaker’s resignation. Prokopiak, a former school board member, emphasized supporting families, reproductive rights, and economic opportunities during his campaign. He advocates for increased K-12 education funding, abortion access preservation, and raising the minimum wage, aligning with the party’s broader goals since reclaiming the chamber.
The Democrats’ success in retaining all six seats in special elections within the past year, especially in districts leaning Democratic, underscores the party’s solidifying influence in areas like Bucks County. This trend is mirrored by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s national strategy, planning to invest at least $60 million in statehouse races, aiming to challenge Republican majorities and maintain Democratic advances in key states.
With the Legislature split and a Republican majority in the Senate, Pennsylvania Democrats, buoyed by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support, aim to prioritize legislation benefiting the middle class.
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