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Pa. Democrats Fret Over State Senate Races

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While Pennsylvania Democrats are optimistic about winning the presidential race Tuesday, some party leaders worry about state Senate contests.

Democrats hold a voter registration edge in Pennsylvania, but the 50-member state Senate has 31 Republicans and only 19 Democrats.

If the Republicans can flip three Democratic seats to the GOP, they'll have a veto-proof majority in the Senate. And they've poured campaign cash into capturing seats in the Erie, Johnstown, and Harrisburg areas.

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Keystone Crossroads is a statewide public media initiative reporting on the challenges facing Pennsylvania's cities. WPSU is a participating station. 

Dave Davies is a guest host for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.