Democrat Bob Brooks wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District
Brooks, who worked as a firefighter and union leader, concentrated on his blue-collar background, saying he understood the affordability issues facing voters in the Lehigh Valley battleground district.
Democrat Paige Cognetti secured a victory on Tuesday, becoming the first elected official from the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. She defeated her Republican counterpart, Rob Bresnahan. Cognetti serves as the mayor of Scranton. During her campaign, she positioned herself as an independent-thinking Democrat and a dedicated advocate for combating corruption within city government.
The Republican incumbent was unable to persuade voters that he warranted a second term in Washington. The Associated Press announced Cognetti as the winner at 10:41 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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