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The 2010 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 2010, during the 2010 midterm elections. Incumbent Republican-turned-Democrat U.S. Senator Arlen Specter ran for reelection to a sixth term, [ 1 ] but lost in the Democratic primary to Joe Sestak .
A special election was held on May 18, 2010 to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Democratic U.S. Representative John Murtha. [1] On March 8, 2010, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party 's Executive Committee nominated Mark Critz , Murtha's former district director. [ 2 ]
Special elections may be held to fill mid-term vacancies by electing an individual to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. [4] The next Class 1 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania is scheduled for November 5, 2030, and the next Class 3 election in Pennsylvania is scheduled for November 7, 2028.
The 2010 elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 2, 2010, with the even-numbered districts contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 18, 2010. [ 1 ] The term of office for those elected in 2010 run from January 4, 2011 until November 30, 2014.
Pennsylvania Senate Incumbent Dan Laughlin, Republican, vs. Jim Wertz, Democrat, 49th Senatorial District, which covers nearly all of Erie County, with the exception of the city of Corry, Elgin ...
To better understand the choices Pennsylvanians are facing, Spotlight PA spoke to 11 people across the state about whether they plan to vote in November and for whom.
GOP Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick’s face is the only one bathed in red and with a big, yellow “X” over it in a new ad from Dem foe Sen. Bob Casey. DSCC/Casey.
2010 United States Senate elections ← 2008 November 2, 2010 [a] 2012 → 37 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate 51 seats needed for a majority Majority party Minority party Leader Harry Reid Mitch McConnell Party Democratic Republican Leader's seat Nevada Kentucky Seats before 57 41 Seats after 51 47 Seat change 6 6 Popular vote 32,405,787 34,616,463 Percentage 45.1% 48.2% Seats up ...