Rematch in Pennsylvania Could Lead to GOP Gaining US House Seat
A rematch between incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild and business owner Lisa Scheller is on the ballot in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District general election.
Circumstances are different this year compared to 2020, when Wild defeated Scheller, 51.9 percent to 48.1 percent.
Currently, the inflation rate of 9.1 percent is the highest it’s been in 40 years.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating plummeted to 36 percent, the lowest level in his first term, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey released on July 18.
Multiple surveys show that Americans are most concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the overall economy. The discontent could lead to the Republicans regaining control of the U.S. House.
A net gain of five seats in the 435-seat chamber this November will allow the GOP to recapture the majority it lost in 2018.
Cook Political Report ranks the 7th District race as “Leans Republican.” FiveThirtyEight calls it “highly competitive” with a slight Republican lean. Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Inside Elections call it a toss-up.
Democratic Rep. Susan Wild was first elected to Congress in 2018. (Courtesy of Congresswoman Susan Wild).
Wild was named to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) “Frontline” program, which provides extra resources and support to vulnerable candidates.
The National Republican Congressional Committee added Scheller as a member of the Young Guns” program, which is led by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and provides candidates with “the tools they need” to win.
Many political strategists agree that the escalating inflation rate and Biden’s declining approval numbers are among the reasons why the race between Wild and Scheller is expected to be tight.
Redistricting is another factor.
The 7th District spans Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties along with a small part of Monroe County.
Carbon County, which President Donald Trump won with 65 percent
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