The Resignation of a Republican Lawmaker, in the previously Deadlocked Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has put the Balance-of-Power back to Democrats, ahead of a Special Election next week, for another V acant Position.
Rep. Joe Adams (R-139th District, Pike & Wayne Counties), Resigned on Friday, saying that Medical News had changed His focus.
“It has been an honor to serve you, the citizens of Pike and Wayne counties, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,” He said in a Prepared Statement. “Taking care of my family, understandably, must now be my priority. I will continue to work locally to help our community, its organizations, businesses and people.”
The Freshman Lawmaker's Resignation, leaves the State House at a 101-100 Democratic Majority.
A Democrat's Resignation in 2023, had the House Deadlocked at 101-101, with a Special Election next week, will fill that Vacancy.
Republicans Control the State Senate, with a Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).
Adams’ Seat is in the Northeastern part of the State. He Won Election in 2022, with about 63% of the Vote, over His Democratic Challenger.
Republicans have edged out their Democratic Opponents in recent Elections, with Trump winning the area in 2020.
The Resignation queues up another Special Election for the Chamber, which will be Scheduled as early as Two months from now.
Three Special Elections in the past year, have determined Party Control of the Chamber.
Next week’s Special Election is in Bucks County, for a Seat that has Historically favored Democrats, will now either Strengthen Democrats’ Hold, or Return the Chamber to a Deadlock, until the Election for Adams’ Seat.
In a Statement, a Spokesperson for the Speaker of the House said, Information about the Election would be forthcoming.
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