Poll shows Rep. Scott Perry narrowly trailing in Pennsylvania
A Susquehanna poll has Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Scott Perry slightly behind his Democratic challenger in his reelection race in a key swing district. Perry's close ties to President Donald Trump are seen as a target for Democrats.
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What happened
A new poll from Susquehanna Polling and Research found that Rep. Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is narrowly trailing his Democratic opponent in his reelection bid. The survey covers a key Pennsylvania battleground district. Perry is closely linked to President Donald Trump, and Democrats hope a rematch can unseat him.
Why it matters
Few Republican members of Congress in swing districts are as closely tied to Trump as Perry, and Democrats hope to dislodge him in the race.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 8:53 AM ET: Democrats were reported to hope a rematch could dislodge Perry, a Trump loyalist, in Pennsylvania.
- Oct 17, 5:46 PM ET: The new Susquehanna Polling and Research survey was released, showing Perry narrowly behind his Democratic opponent.
Coverage
- GOP Rep. Scott Perry narrowly behind in Pennsylvania reelection bid: Poll (The Hill)
- Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania (wsls.com)
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