2010 Pennsylvania Senate election explained

Election Name:2010 Pennsylvania Senate election
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2008 Pennsylvania Senate election
Previous Year:2008
Next Election:2012 Pennsylvania Senate election
Next Year:2012
Seats For Election:All even-numbered seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate
Majority Seats:26
Election Date:November 2, 2010
Leader1:Joe Scarnati
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Leaders Seat1:25th district
Last Election1:30
Seats1:15
Seats After1:30
Leader2:Bob Mellow
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders Seat2:22nd District
Last Election2:20
Seats2:10
Seats After2:20
Map Size:350px

The 2010 elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 2, 2010, with the even-numbered districts contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 18, 2010.[1] The term of office for those elected in 2010 run from January 4, 2011 until November 30, 2014. State Senators are elected for four year terms, with half of the seats in the Senate up for election every two years.

Make-up of the Senate following the 2010 elections

AffiliationMembers
Democratic20
Republican30
Total50

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 General Primary . May 18, 2010 . . October 16, 2010.