It is almost certain that the Pennsylvania voters They will play a critical role in the Nov. 5 general election, in which the presidency, both houses of Congress and the state Legislature are at stake.
With his 19 electoral votesPennsylvania is the biggest prize among states where the outcome will be decided by a narrow margin and an important piece in the path to victory for both campaigns. Both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris like the former Republican president donald trump have visited Pennsylvania frequently since assuming the nomination of their respective parties, including the visit during which their only debate, in Philadelphia, in September.
Pennsylvania was one of three swing states in the called “blue wall” who opted for Trump in 2016 after having voted for the Democratic presidential candidates for almost 30 years, the others were Michigan and Wisconsin.
Donald Trump in the presidential campaign. Photo: ReutersFour years later, the Democrat Joe Biden he won all three states again for the Democrats by a margin in Pennsylvania of about 80,000 votes out of more than 6.9 million votes cast. These states continue being fundamental electoral results this year.
In the Senate elections, the Democrat Bob Casey He is seeking re-election for the fourth time and is competing against the GOP Dave McCormick. Casey, the son and namesake of a former two-term governor, is one of the best-known names in state politics, but this year he faces what could be the toughest Senate race of his career.
Pennsylvania is crucial to Democrats hope to maintain control of a strictly divided room. McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO and military veteran, ran for Pennsylvania’s other Senate seat in 2022 but lost the GOP nomination to Mehmet Oz, who lost to Democrat John Fetterman.
Others close races at the ballot box They could decide which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. In the 7th Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Susan Wild is seeking a fourth full term against Republican Ryan Mackenzie. In it near 8th electoral districtDemocratic Rep. Matt Cartwright is seeking a seventh term against Republican Robert Bresnahan. The 7th District, in eastern Pennsylvania, chose Biden in 2020 because a narrow marginwhile voters in the 8th district, which includes Biden’s hometown of Scranton, preferred Trump.
In the struggle for control of State legislatureDemocrats defend the slim majority they won for the first time in 12 years, in 2022, and have defended ever since successfully in several special elections. All 203 seats in the state Legislature and half of the 50 seats in the state Senate are up for grabs this year. Republicans have a majority in the state Senate.
Kamala Harris in the presidential campaign. Photo: EFEBefore you vote in Pennsylvania, remember:
When will there be an election in the United States?
Election day is November 5th.
Until what time can you vote in Pennsylvania
Polls close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
How many electoral votes does Pennsylvania have in the presidential election?
Pennsylvania has 19 Electoral College votes in the presidential race.
The main competitions
Harris (D) vs. Trump (right) vs. Chase Oliver (Libertarian) vs. Jill Stein (Green).
For the Senate
Casey (D) vs. McCormick (right) and three others.
7th Congressional District
Savage (D) vs. Mackenzie (D).
8th Congressional District
Cartwright (D) vs. Bresnahan (right).
How the last American elections went in Pennsylvania
Results of the latest 2020 presidential races in Pennsylvania
Biden (D) 50%, Trump (R) 49%, winner announced AP: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 11:25 a.m. ET.
Registered voters in Pennsylvania
9,036,833 (until October 14, 2024). About 44% Democrats, 40% Republicans, 12% with no party affiliation.
Voter turnout in Pennsylvania
That was 76% of registered voters in 2020.
Votes cast before Election Day 2020 in Pennsylvania
About 38% of the total votes.
Votes cast before Election Day 2022 in Pennsylvania
About 23% of the total votes.
How long did it take to count votes in Pennsylvania?
First votes reported November 3, 2020: 8:09 PM Eastern Time.
By midnight Eastern time: Approximately 54% of the total votes cast were reported.
Source: Clarin
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