Democrats mounted a surprising show of strength Wednesday as they repelled a series of Republican challengers in closely watched contests for Congress and governor’s mansions.
Many voters cited abortion as the deciding issue in Pennsylvania’s first election since the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson overturned the long-standing protection under Roe v. Wade.
The midterm elections will determine whether Democrats keep their congressional majorities. The outcome could have an impact on President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag the party down.
Control of Congress hangs in the balance as Democrats have shown surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag the party down