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Brandon Dukes Leads by 88 Votes in PA Special Election

8/19/2026

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Democrat Brandon Dukes leads Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes in the Butler County special election for Pennsylvania’s 12th Legislative District, according to unofficial tallies.
More than 16,800 voters, about 31.9% of the district’s 52,739 registered voters, cast ballots.
A Dukes victory would give Pennsylvania House Democrats a two-seat majority, raising the margin to 103-100.

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Democrat Brandon Dukes leads Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes in the Butler County special election for Pennsylvania’s 12th Legislative District, according to unofficial tallies.
More than 16,800 voters, about 31.9% of the district’s 52,739 registered voters, cast ballots.
A Dukes victory would give Pennsylvania House Democrats a two-seat majority, raising the margin to 103-100.