Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The 2024 primary election results are trickling in across Pennsylvania following the closure of polling stations. Voters participated in various races, including the attorney general race, U.S. House contests, and other statewide elections.
In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, the primary election saw former President Donald Trump running unopposed on the Republican ticket after Nikki Haley suspended her campaign earlier in the year. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden faced no competition after Rep. Dean Phillips withdrew from the race in March.
In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick did not face primary opponents. The outcome of Casey’s bid for a fourth term is anticipated to be closely watched and hotly contested as control of the Senate hangs in the balance in 2024.
Incumbents in all 17 congressional seats in Pennsylvania, comprising nine Democrats and eight Republicans, sought reelection. Only a few seats are expected to be competitive in the general election, with just five incumbents facing challengers within their own party during the primary.
Across various districts in Pennsylvania, primary results began to materialize. In some cases, incumbents secured their party’s nomination, while in others, new candidates emerged victorious. The race for Pennsylvania’s attorney general saw Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday clinching their primary elections.
In the treasurer and auditor general races, Democrats nominated Erin McClelland and State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, respectively, to challenge Republican incumbents in the upcoming elections. These results mark key developments in the Pennsylvania primary elections, setting the stage for the general election in November.