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Pennsylvania

State government overview

The governor of Pennsylvania is Josh Shapiro (Democratic), in office since January 2023. In Congress, Pennsylvania is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 17 representatives. The Pennsylvania General Assembly has a 50-seat Senate and a 203-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro

Democratic · In office since January 2023

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Source: National Governors Association

Pennsylvania in Congress

11 Republicans, 8 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Pennsylvania General Assembly

Senate · 50 seats
27 Republican, 23 Democratic
House of Representatives · 203 seats
103 Democratic, 100 Republican
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13,018,639
Population
$77,971
Median income
5.3%
Unemployment
40.9
Median age

Education

High school or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher35.2%
Graduate or professional14.3%

Housing

Median home value$254,500
Median rent$1,209
Homeownership rate69.3%
11.7%
Poverty rate
$44,355
Per capita income
62.7%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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