Midterms could be the end of Pa.’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

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By DANIEL J.MALLINSON

Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Penn State

While many people are paying attention to how the 2026 midterm elections might change the balance of power in Washington, D.C., it is also a potentially pivotal election here in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Josh Shapiro is up for reelection, running against Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, the current state...