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State Overview
Capital
Harrisburg
Population
12,961,683
Electoral Votes
19
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
House Delegation
9 Democrats, 8 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Josh Shapiro
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Bob Casey Jr.
- John Fetterman
House Delegation
9 Democrats, 8 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 17
State Legislature
Democrats control the House, Republicans control the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
19
Congressional Districts
17
Local News from Pennsylvania
Local Government
Erie City Council Sanctuary Proposal Sparks Fiscal Accountability Firestorm
Erie residents packed City Hall to protest a 'Welcoming City' ordinance that critics argue prioritizes non-citizens over struggling local taxpayers.
Erie · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Chambersburg Residents Demand Fiscal Discipline on Infrastructure Spend
Chambersburg residents voiced strong opposition to proposed tax hikes, urging the Borough Council to prioritize essential infrastructure over non-essential
Chambersburg · Jul 20, 2026
Crime & Safety
ICE Immigration Enforcement Surge in Chambersburg Protects Community
ICE ERO Philadelphia agents apprehended several high-threat criminal aliens in Chambersburg this week, reinforcing the rule of law in Franklin County.
Chambersburg · Jul 18, 2026
Business & Economy
St. Marys Residents Push Back Against State Efforts to Restrict Natural Gas Development
In this Elk County city of 13,000, residents and local officials are rallying against proposed state regulations that would restrict natural gas drilling on state forest land, arguing the rules would devastate the local economy and undermine American energy independence.
St. Marys · Jul 9, 2026
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