“The will of the people must be respected,” Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a statement regarding the results of the 2024 presidential election.
“Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American democracy, and our commonwealth once again held free, fair, safe and secure elections,” said Shapiro, who was once Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. said. said In a statement Thursday, he acknowledged the choice Pennsylvanians made in electing Trump.
“As I have always said, the will of the people must be respected, and the people of Pennsylvania, along with other Republicans and Democrats in state and federal office, elected Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States. Ballot,'' he continued, expressing respect for voters' choices and saying he intends to “find ways to unite people and move the ball down the field to give everyone points.'' .
“While some races are still counting votes, I congratulate all the candidates who have won their campaigns and been given the opportunity to serve in public office, regardless of the outcome of the vote across the Commonwealth. I will give it to you.” Said.
“Serving Pennsylvania comes with a great responsibility to put the people first. And now that this election is over, it's time to govern. Collaborate, compromise, and get things done. “The time has come,” he continued.
Pennsylvanians know that as Governor, I come to work every day focused on how to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians and deliver results in our rural, urban, and suburban communities. . From creating jobs and economic opportunity to investing in education and public safety, I believe there is more that unites us than what divides us. And we have to work together to keep things done for Pennsylvania.
Also, let me be clear: I will never back down from standing up for the freedoms I was elected to protect. I will continue to defend our democracy, protect fundamental rights, and build a Commonwealth that is warm and welcoming to all, and where every Pennsylvanian has the freedom and opportunity to chart their own course. I'm determined to continue Penn's legacy. be successful.
Former President and now President-elect Donald Trump won 50.5% of the vote and 19 electoral votes in the Keystone State, according to the latest figures from The Associated Press. Vice President Kamala Harris followed with 48.5%, a difference of about 134,000 votes.
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Republicans also witnessed a significant House flip in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District (Scranton area) by Republican Representative-elect Rob Bresnahan. remove one's seat Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania) has been the president since 2013.
“As I said last time, we won't have a Republican majority in the House unless we elect Pennsylvania No. 8,” Bresnahan said. said During the performance Breitbart News Daily Following his victory.
“We needed to win aggressive seats, and that's exactly what we did,” he added.
As of Thursday afternoon, America was still awaiting the results of the Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania), but the Associated Press reported that McCormick Many are calling for Democrats to concede, saying they are in the lead. .
