presidential election history
Between 1980 and 2016, Pennsylvania showcased a general trend towards Democratic Presidential support, especially in the case of elections from 1992 to 2012, which all featured Democratic victories. Trend broken in 2016, with Pennsylvania breaking to Republican support for Donald Trump.
ELECTED CANDIDATES BY YEAR
1992: Bill Clinton 1996: Bill Clinton 2000: Al Gore |
2004: John Kerry
2008: Barack Obama 2012: Barack Obama 2016: Donald Trump |
Percentage Presidential Vote by county, 1992-2008
U.S. Senate election history |
US House election history |
Since 1980, a strong trend towards Republican majority for the two US Senators from PA. Of the 6 candidates since 1980, 4 have seen Republican as primary party, 2 Democratic. Current breakdown is a split between Democratic and Republican candidates.
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Since 1980, partisan composition has been relatively split, with long streaks for both parties in terms of control of the House. 1980 to the mid 1990s saw Democratic control, while the general trend from 1995 to current day sees a general trend of Republican control.
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State senate election historySince 1980, very strong trend towards Repubican majority for the State Senate seats available for Pennsylvania. Just completed election maintains majority for Republican state senators.
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state house election historySince 1980, a moderate trend towards Republican majority for the State House seats available for Pennsylvania. 2016 election saw strengthening of Repubican hold on PA State House.
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