Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too
Four key House races in Pennsylvania are crucial for both parties as they could determine control of the House of Representatives. Governor Josh Shapiro is actively involved in these races, aiming to strengthen his political position ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. The outcomes of these contests will significantly impact the political landscape in Pennsylvania and beyond.
- ▪Control of the House of Representatives could hinge on four battleground races in Pennsylvania.
- ▪Governor Josh Shapiro is focusing on these races while preparing for his own re-election bid.
- ▪Republicans are also concerned about maintaining their seats amid challenges from Democratic candidates.
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2026 ElectionFour swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, tooThe quartet of battleground races could play a big role in deciding the House majority in Washington, while Gov. Josh Shapiro is eager to play a ticket-leading role.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is in a battleground race against Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti this fall.Adam Gray / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 5:38 PM EDTBy Allan SmithControl of the House of Representatives could come down to four pivotal battleground races in Pennsylvania.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.With an increasingly limited map of…
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