Stories tagged: "Austin Davis"

Elections Legislators of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are sworn-in, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. The ceremony marks the convening of the 2023-2024 legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Smith)
Elections Control of the State House Will Be Determined by Upcoming Special Election in Allegheny County

Three vacant Allegheny County state House seats are up for grabs next week in a special election. Democrats need to win all three races to take back control of the House.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams February 1, 2023 2:41 pm EST
Elections Democratic Lt. Gov. Austin Davis accompanied by his wife Blayre Holmes Davis departs from the Senate chambers after becoming Pennsylvania's first Black lieutenant governor, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections Austin Davis Makes History, is Sworn in as Pennsylvania’s First Black Lieutenant Governor

A former state House lawmaker, Austin Davis was sworn in Tuesday as Pennsylvania’s 35th lieutenant governor, becoming the first Black person to hold the office.

Patrick Berkery January 17, 2023 11:48 am EST
Elections Legislators of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are sworn-in, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. The ceremony marks the convening of the 2023-2024 legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Smith)
Elections Which Party Has the Majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?

How Pennsylvania arrived at this odd stalemate in the House, and how — potentially — the uncertainty over which party is in control could be settled.

Freda R. Savana Freda R. Savana January 9, 2023 12:11 pm EST
Elections Rep. Austin Davis, D-Allegheny County (CREDIT: PA House of Representatives)
Elections Meet the Candidates for Lieutenant Governor in Pennsylvania

Voters will elect the nominees for lieutenant governor this May.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams Haley O'Brien Haley O'Brien January 27, 2022 3:07 pm EST

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