Tonight, Democrat Brandon Dukes defeated Scott Timko in the PA HD 12 Special Election, a massive loss for the GOP in a district that Trump won by 18% in 2024. HD 12 is anchored by Cranberry Twp, a wealthy exurban town north of Pgh that has gradually trended left post 2016
Counties with the largest Roosevelt-No (swing):
Holmes (R+35)
Monroe (R+29)
Adams (R+28)
Morrow (R+23)
Noble (R+22)
Counties with the largest Hoover-Yes (swing):
Hamilton (D+77)
Cuyahoga (D+70)
Lake (D+64)
Mahoning (D+62)
Lucas (D+61)
In 1933, Ohio voters approved the repeal of Ohio’s prohibition law via a constitutional amendment by a substantial margin.
While the repeal lost some traditional Democratic support, it gained support among what would become the emerging Democratic majority.