Pennsylvania Democrats win key House primaries ahead of November races

Pennsylvania voters selected Democratic nominees in several key congressional districts on Tuesday, setting the stage for a series of competitive general election races that will help determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives this November. The primary results also solidified the lineup for a gubernatorial rematch between Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who both ran unopposed for their parties’ nominations.

In the most closely watched contests, Democrats chose challengers to face Republican incumbents in four swing districts. Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter and union leader, won a four-way Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District and will face freshman Republican Representative Ryan Mackenzie. In the 1st District, Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick. Janelle Stelson, a former local television anchor, won the Democratic primary in the 10th District and will run against Republican Representative Scott Perry. In the 8th District, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and will...