Pennsylvania State House District 88 race could bring shift

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. —

The District 88 house race in Cumberland County’s West Shore is expected to be closely contested as Democrat Sara Agerton and Republican Jeff Clark vie for the seat long held by Republican Sheryl Delozier, who chose not to seek re-election.

The district, historically Republican, has seen an increase in registered Democratic voters over the years, and Democrats have been working to flip the seat.

Agerton, the Democratic candidate, is returning after losing to Delozier in 2024 by about 4,000 votes. She ran unopposed in the primaries this year.

Clark, the Republican candidate, won the primary election by a narrow margin of about 100 votes.

Both candidates shared their priorities for the district if elected.

“We’ve talked a lot about data centers, our environmental issues. We’ve been talking to neighbors about affordability issues, public education issues,” Agerton said.

“The budget. Right now, obviously it’s a big issue with a lot of people, taxes, term limits. Making sure that our law enforcement is funded with fire, EMS,” Clark said.

Both candidates were seen at polling places on Tuesday, engaging with voters.

The race is expected to be close. Stay with WGAL for updates as vote totals come in.

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