Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

FakeNoose

(42,425 posts)
Wed May 20, 2026, 10:54 AM 12 hrs ago

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip

Link: https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-primary-congress-governor-shapiro-garrity-8c19116119a331addf39ae97bc5149bf

WARMINSTER, Pa. (AP) — Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries Tuesday to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority.

Janelle Stelson, Bob Harvie and Bob Brooks won the party’s nomination in three swing districts where Democrats had a contested primary for the right to take on Republican seat-holders in November.

All were endorsed by Shapiro, the Democratic governor who is putting his clout on the line in trying to help flip the House seats and also deliver Democratic control of the state Legislature to advance his own agenda.

Speaking to a primary night crowd, Shapiro — considered a potential White House contender in 2028 — spent a considerable amount of his speech attacking President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress that he said is weak, serves Trump’s will and gives Trump a free pass on wrongdoing and corruption.
- more at link -

There's not a lot of media focus on Pennsylvania right now, because Shapiro ran unopposed in the primary, and there's no Senate race this year. They're bored with us, while everyone is looking at the southern states, and California, but that's OK.

We have an awesome Governor who is sure to win his 2nd term. We're working hard to flip the US Congressional District seats that we almost won in '24, and it seems like we have a good chance. Let's go PA Democrats! We have some work to do in the next 5 months.

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip (Original Post) FakeNoose 12 hrs ago OP
Bob Brooks also endorsed by Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren Number9Dream 9 hrs ago #1

Number9Dream

(1,902 posts)
1. Bob Brooks also endorsed by Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren
Wed May 20, 2026, 01:19 PM
9 hrs ago

Those endorsements helped greatly too.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Pennsylvania»Shapiro-backed Democrats ...