State Senator Joe Pittman says that despite Democrats gaining control of both the state house and senate, the Republican caucus will continue to work hard to keep things fair for all Pennsylvanians.
As part of the “blue wave” that was a part of the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, Pennsylvania Democrats took the State Senate for the first time since 1994 and expanded their majority in the State House. Governor Shapiro said that this will give him “a whole lot more partners in progress.” He has also pledged to make an increase in the state’s minimum wage a top priority for his second term.
In his own statement, Senate Republican Leader Joe Pittman said that while the outcome wasn’t what he hoped for, “I am proud of the incredible hard work of each of our members. The Senate Republican Caucus has been steadfast in stopping massive spending increases proposed by Democrats and upholding our Constitutional rights and freedoms.” He added that “This is a new time of transition, but our fight for Pennsylvanians will never cease.”
