Pennsylvania Election Results: Incumbents Defeated, Warrant Withdrawn, and More Races to Watch

In a dramatic turn of events, Pennsylvania election results have revealed surprising outcomes in several key races.

One of the most notable losses was by Philadelphia state representative Rep. Kevin Boyle in the Democratic primary. Just one day after prosecutors announced that they had erroneously issued a warrant accusing him of violating a protective order, Boyle was defeated by Sean Dougherty, whose father is state Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty. The warrant, which was withdrawn, stemmed from a years-long child custody and divorce dispute, causing significant professional damage to Boyle.

In another upset, Rep. Jim Gregory lost by nearly 10 percentage points in the GOP primary to Scott Barger in an Altoona area district. Barger, a former pastor and radio station operator, focused on Gregory’s role in dealmaking surrounding Democratic Rep. Mark Rozzi’s brief bipartisan tenure as House speaker early last year.

The election results also saw a close race in a southern Luzerne County seat, where first-term state Rep. Mike Cabell is trailing challenger Jamie Walsh by just eight votes. Walsh, who owns a gutter company, has been active in advocating for conservative positions on education matters.

Other races, including the three-way Democratic primary in a Philadelphia district and the contest for the Democratic nomination for treasurer, remain unresolved as vote counting continues. The results will determine the candidates who will face off in the fall election, with potential shifts in party control in key districts.

Overall, the Pennsylvania election results have set the stage for a highly anticipated general election, with several closely contested races and potential changes in the state legislature. Stay tuned for further updates as the final results are certified.