Innamorato Resigns From Pennsylvania House

July 19, 2023 1:40 am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is quitting the Pennsylvania House of Representatives amid a budget stalemate. Pittsburgh Rep. Sara Innamorato’s resignation Wednesday tilts the razor-thin majority her party has claimed in the chamber to a tie. A special election for her seat is scheduled for Sept. 19, a week before the House is expected to return to session. In November, Democrats flipped the precise number of districts needed to control the House at the start of the session. It was their first claim to the majority in 12 years, with a 102 to 101 margin. With Innamorato’s resignation, membership stands at 101 Democrats and 101 Republicans.  (Photo:  Facebook)