Erie party leaders, analyst break down midterm blue wave
Aisha Patel
Aisha Patel
Reporter · Erie, PA
Aisha is a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her degree in Journalism. With a special interest in community engagement, she has spent the last two years working with local nonprofits and writing for various community publications.
More from Aisha →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM · 1 min read
Democrats took control of the U.S. House and Senate following Tuesday's election, driven by nationwide gains described as a “blue wave.” In Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro received 60% of the vote. Jeff Bloodworth, a professor of American political history at Gannon University, said the national election results were predictable based on historical midterm patterns. Bloodworth [...]