Midterms Shape 2028 Maps
State Midterm Races Could Shape 2028 Congressional Maps and National Policy Agendas
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Pennsylvania’s 34th State Senate District includes all of Perry County and parts of Cumberland and Dauphin counties.
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The article estimates that roughly 333,000 Philadelphians are under 18 and therefore cannot vote in the midterms. At a youth town hall, 16-year-old Wahyes Islam called the Iran war unconstitutional and said it should be a priority to address, citing rising gas prices.
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Political scientist John Kennedy said Northampton County is a particularly useful bellwether because its results closely mirror Pennsylvania’s statewide outcomes. The county is part of a congressional district that also includes Lehigh and Carbon counties and part of Monroe County.
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The state-level contests will elect more than 6,100 lawmakers in 46 states, while 36 states will also hold gubernatorial elections. The article says state-government control could affect policies including abortion, school choice and surveillance cameras, as well as the 2028 congressional map.
Control of state governments in 2026 could reshape American politics for years to come. WFMZ reports that midterm elections across the country will decide thousands of state offices and dozens of governorships alongside congressional races — contests that will determine how states draw congressional maps, set abortion policy, and shape Trump's agenda.
In Pennsylvania, a closely watched state Senate race pits Republican Greg Rothman against Democrat Nathan Wood in the 34th District, covering Perry County and parts of Cumberland and Dauphin counties. NCPA notes that political scientists view suburban counties as likely to decide races statewide — a pattern that applies nationwide as roughly 6,100 lawmakers will be elected across 46 states.
Young Voters Push for Iran War and Gun Violence Action
Philadelphia's 333,000 residents under 18 cannot vote in the midterms, yet they made their priorities clear at a youth town hall. Sixteen-year-old Wahyes Islam called the Iran war unconstitutional and flagged rising gas prices as a pressing concern. Young people demanded that elected officials prioritize public safety, gun violence, and foreign policy.
Northampton County Shows Why Pennsylvania Races Matter
Political scientist John Kennedy identified Northampton County as a reliable bellwether — its voting patterns closely match Pennsylvania's statewide results. The county, which spans parts of a congressional district including Lehigh, Carbon, and Monroe counties, will signal whether Democrats can flip seats or Republicans hold ground in a purple state.
State Control Will Determine Abortion, Maps, and Surveillance Policy
Winners of state-level contests in 36 states will wield enormous power over policy. WFMZ explains that whichever party controls statehouses will shape rules on abortion access, school choice, surveillance cameras, and — most critically — how congressional districts are drawn for 2028. Gerrymandering or fair maps could flip control of Congress for a decade.
Democrats Push to Block Trump's Legislative Priorities at State Level
State governments matter because they can advance or block a president's agenda. Democratic-controlled statehouses can refuse to cooperate on surveillance, school vouchers, or other Trump initiatives. Conversely, Republican control locks in policies on abortion restrictions and election rules — making 2026 state races as consequential as federal ones.
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