Governorships in several other states changed party hands including Republicans Mike Johanns and Kenny Guinn taking over seats vacated by Democrats in Nebraska and Nevada, respectively, and Democrats capturing governorships in Alabama, South Carolina and Iowa. All incumbent Pennsylvania Representatives and Senators regained their seats. Democrats picked up two seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that were vacated by those running for other offices. The two Lehigh Valley contests ended with Jennifer Mann defeating Republican David Bausch and Richard Grucela winning over Republican Brian Prest. Republicans picked up one State House seat with Bob Bastian defeating Democrat Karen Hugya for the Somerset seat currently held by Bill Lloyd, who was defeated by Arlen Specter in the U.S. Senate race.
All results are unofficial until validated by the state and county departments of election.
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