1 key race could change balance of power in Pennsylvania State House of Representatives

The balance of power in Pennsylvania’s state legislature is still up in the air.

Before Election Day, the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives maintained a slight Democratic majority while the State Senate held a Republican majority.

Now, a single race left undecided could change the majority makeup in the State House — and change the agenda in Harrisburg.

The race that could change the majority makeup is the State House District 72 race in Cambria County between Democrat Frank Burns and Republican Amy Bradley. At this point, only around 31% of the votes have been counted because of widespread issues at polling places in Cambria County on Election Day.

Burns has held that seat since 2008.

All 203 seats in the state House were up for election, so far 101 Republicans and 100 Democrats have declared victory.

Another big race in our area was for Senate seat 45. Democrat Nick Pisciottano and Republican Jen Dintini again threw a lot of money into the race, with the Democrats holding onto that seat.

“Representative Nick Pisciottano was successful in winning that seat in a very expensive and very competitive race, so we are pleased to go back with that seat intact,” Sen. Jay Costa said.

Republicans will hold control of the state Senate.

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