2024 Pennsylvania Senate election
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November 5, 2024
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Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 5, 2024, with 25 of 50 districts being contested. The term of office for those elected in 2024 will begin when the Senate convenes in January 2025. Pennsylvania State Senators are elected for four-year terms, with half of the seats up for election every two years.[1] The election coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, elections to the U.S. Senate, elections to the U.S. House of Representatives, and elections to the entirety of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Republicans have controlled the chamber since 1994.
Incumbents not seeking re-election
Democrats
- District 45: Jim Brewster retired.[2]
Republicans
- District 15: John DiSanto retired.[3]
- District 31: Mike Regan retired.[4]
Primary elections
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| CNalysis[11] | Likely R | February 29, 2024 |
Overview
| Affiliation | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats before | Seats up | Seats won | Seats after | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 1,693,844 | 54.29% | 28 | 15 | 15 | 28 | |
| Democratic | 17 | 1,422,433 | 45.59% | 22 | 10 | 10 | 22 | |
| Libertarian | 1 | 3,579 | 0.11% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 3,119,856 | 100.00% | 50 | 25 | 25 | 50 | |
Close races
Six district races had winning margins of less than 15%:
| District | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| District 5 | Republican (flip) | 0.82% |
| District 9 | Democratic | 12.06% |
| District 19 | Democratic | 13.02% |
| District 37 | Republican | 5.66% |
| District 45 | Democratic | 6.13% |
| District 49 | Republican | 8.56% |
District breakdown
Source: [www.electionreturns.pa.gov]