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Could Democrats finally take hold of Pennsylvania’s state legislature? This race will help decide that

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There are 5,808 legislative seats in 44 states up for grabs in November , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures .

Democrats are at a natural disadvantage when it comes to the geography of a state like Pennsylvania , because they waste more votes, an expert says.

The results can be seen in the stark differences between laws in red and blue states.

Democrats ’ hopes for a majority hinge on winning purple districts around the city of Erie , the state capital Harrisburg , and two in Pittsburgh ’s suburbs.

Devlin Robinson , a Marine Corps veteran and businessman, unseated a Democratic officeholder four years ago .

Robinson signed a letter urging the top Republicans in Congress to delay certifying Pennsylvania 's election results.