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Democrat Paige Cognetti wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District

Democrat Paige Cognetti wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District

Summary

Democrat Paige Cognetti won election to the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan. The Associated Press declared her the winner at 10:41 p.m. EST on Tuesday.

Key Facts

  • Cognetti won Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District election.
  • She defeated Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan.
  • Cognetti is the mayor of Scranton.
  • She campaigned as an independent-minded Democrat and a city leader focused on fighting corruption.
  • The Associated Press called the race at 10:41 p.m. EST.
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