Reflecting nationwide trends, Republicans are coming out on top in state House and Senate races. That's according to unofficial election returns.
Centre County election workers had to re-scan 13,000 mail-in ballots, after Tuesday night's bomb threat forced staff at the Willowbank Building to evacuate for an hour. Officials say they tried to scan the mail-in ballot data several times throughout the night, but dealt with a software issue.
Watchers from both parties were in the room for the re-scanning process. Centre County election officials released the counts Thursday night, placing incumbent Democrat Paul Takac as the winner in the state House's 82nd District.
In a statement on social media, Republican challenger Therese Hollen thanked her supporters.
"While we did not achieve the outcome we desired, I am so proud of my team, we left nothing on the table," Hollen said. "I am also so very grateful that I have gotten to know so many of you, and have gained many new friendships. I am proud to be part of such a vibrant community, and I look forward to interacting with all of you in the future."
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Due to redistricting in 2022, this is the first race where Centre County voters got to cast a ballot for or against Sen. Cris Dush.
These results are as of 1:10 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2024.
UPDATE - 11/07/2024: Centre County election officials released the results of the re-scanned ballots Thursday night, placing incumbent Democrat Paul Takac as the winner of the state House 82nd District race.
