Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Pennsylvania state page! Here, Pennsylvania organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of Pennsylvania
Partisan Composition of Pennsylvania
Overall, Pennsylvania is considered a swing state, with a Cook PVI of R+2 as of 2022, regularly voting close to 50% for each candidate in statewide races. Both US senators and the governor are Democrats. Their US House delegation is split, with 9 Democrats and 8 Republicans. The state legislature of Pennsylvania is also split, with the state house having the slightest Democrat majority of 102-101 and the state senate having a Republican majority of 28 to 22 as of 2/13/24, meaning state Democrats and progressives are significantly hindered though still have veto power over extreme legislation the senate may try to pass.
Progressive Outlook for Pennsylvania
The overall progressive strategy for Pennsylvania is optimistic. Key priorities should be winning the state on a senatorial and presidential level in 2024 while giving governor Shapiro a state trifecta to work with from 2025-2027. From there, progressive priorities can absolutely be achieved. Pennsylvania is a closed primary state, so be sure to register for whichever party you would like to meddle in the primaries of.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Pennsylvania
Progressive Organizations in Pennsylvania
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Pennsylvania. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
- Pennsylvania Democrats: As Pennsylvania is a swing state, progressive movements are more local and most Democrats here are more liberal. Organizing with the state Democratic party is a good way to go for a lot of the state.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Pennsylvania. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
November 5th General Elections
- Bob Casey for US Senate - This is an important race to win statewide in 2024 and key for a potential Democratic trifecta in 2025-2027. If you're in or around the state, he could use your support!
- Matt Cartwright for US House PA-8 - Matt Cartwright is the only member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to represent a red district. He regularly runs far and above the partisan lean of this district and has been doing so for years. If you want a strong progressive to support in November, Cartwright is it.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.