The Pennsylvania House of Representatives reelected Rep. Joanna McClinton (D., Philadelphia) as House speaker Tuesday, despite having a 101-101 tie on the first day of session. McClinton, who rose to the speaker’s rostrum in 2023 to be the first woman and second Black person to lead the state House,

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton to lead the chamber for ... Topper removed himself from consideration and McClinton, of Philadelphia, prevailed on the second ballot on a voice vote. Rep. Matthew Gergely ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia to lead the chamber for the new session after the Republican floor leader bowed out to resolve a ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton to lead ... Topper removed himself from consideration and McClinton, of Philadelphia, prevailed on the second ballot ...

Despite an even partisan divide, the Pennsylvania House had an easy and orderly start to the 2025-2026 session.

The absence of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely of McKeesport left the chamber tied 101-101. Avoiding a deadlocked vote, Republican cooperation allowed McClinton to again serve as House Speaker.

Kevin Boyle of Philadelphia lost in the spring ... Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton to lead the chamber for the new session after the Republican ...

A new PA legislative session began with a compromise over leadership and rules in the closely divided state House.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Joanna McClinton (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Tuesday after an initial tie among her colleagues in the ...

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives reelected state Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Philadelphia Democrat, as House speaker Tuesday, despite having a 101-101 tie on the first day ...

Something remarkable happened Tuesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers exercised both judgment and grace. It’s shocking. Even more surprising, the world didn’t end because there was no obvious partisan victory.

One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session.