The March 13 race in western Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District pits another Trump-before-there-was-Trump Republican, state Rep. Rick Saccone, against Democratic candidate Conor Lamb.
Marcel Groen, chairman of the Pennsylvania Democrats, said he is “cautiously optimistic” about Mr. Lamb flipping control of the seat.
“[Saccone] is extremely conservative and Conor is the kind of person who fits the district.
Mr. Lamb is focusing his message on the economy and the work he has done fighting the opioid epidemic.
A big unknown in the race is whether the shape of the district actually could change before election day.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case over partisan gerrymandering that could lead to a redrawing of congressional districts.
Conservative Republican Tim Murphy had held the seat since 2003 before stepping down in October. »