Ballot Measures, May 18, 2021
Pennsylvania voters decided 4 statewide ballot measures on May 18, 2021.
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Empowers the legislature to extend or terminate a emergency declaration by resolution | Passed (52.05% yes) |
| Question 2 | Addresses the governor's emergency powers, including requiring legislative approval to continue beyond 21 days | Passed (51.97% yes) |
| Question 3 | Prohibits denial or abridgement of rights on account of an individual's race or ethnicity | Passed (72.31% yes) |
| Question 4 | Expands the state's loan program to volunteer fire companies to municipal fire companies and EMS service nonprofits | Passed (72.89% yes) |
Special Elections, November 2, 2021
Pennsylvania held special elections on November 2, 2021, deciding 2 legislative seats.
Legislature
- House (203 seats): 90 D, 113 R before the election, 0 D, 0 R after.
- Senate (50 seats): 21 D, 29 R before the election, 21 D, 29 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
Legislative races
| Race | Winner | Others | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 113 | Thom Welby (D) 68.8% | Dominick Manetti (R) 27.7%, Bonnie Flaherty (L) 3.5% | |
| House 164 | Gina Curry (D) 79.5% | Brian Sharif Taylor (R) 18%, Aniket Josan (L) 2.5% |