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Dems To Keep House As Boyd Projected PA's 163rd District Winner: AP

The Associated Press has projected Heather Boyd to be the winner in the 163rd District race, keeping Democrats in control of the House.

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Heather Boyd, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, smiles while talking to supporters before voting at her polling place, Christ's Community Church, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Drexel Hill, Pa.
Heather Boyd, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, smiles while talking to supporters before voting at her polling place, Christ's Community Church, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Drexel Hill, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum))

Last updated at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Democrats will keep their razor-thin majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, with Democrat Heather Boyd projected the winner in the 163rd District race by the Associated Press.

Boyd was vying for the 163rd seat vacated by former Democratic rep Mike Zabel, who resigned amid allegations of misconduct in March.

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Boyd was up against Republican Katie Ford and Libertarian Alfe Goodwin.

Results from the special election will be coming in throughout the night, but with an increase in voting by mail, official results likely won't be available for a few days.

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Results will be considered unofficial until all votes, including those cast via mail and in ballot drop boxes, have been counted.

With an increase in voting by mail, official results likely won't be available for a few days.

Below are local results:

  • Boyd — 9,369
  • Ford — 6,028
  • Goodwin — 193

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