2012 Pennsylvania Senate election

The 2012 elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 6, 2012, with all odd-numbered districts being contested. The primary elections were held on April 24, 2012. The term of office for those elected in 2012 began when the Senate convened in January 2013. Pennsylvania State Senators are elected to four-year terms, with 25 of the 50 seats contested every two years.

2012 Pennsylvania Senate election

November 6, 2012

All odd-numbered seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate
26 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Joe Scarnati Jay Costa
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat 25th district 43rd District
Seats before 30 20
Seats won 12 13
Seats after 27 23
Seat change 3 3

Results
     Democratic gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
     No election
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