Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor?

HARRISBURG — It will take another week before a recount of votes is completed in the last disputed state House race, thus continuing the suspense over whether Democrats or Republicans will control the chamber starting Jan. 2.

Democrats have been claiming victory, saying they hold a 102-101 edge based on a 23-vote victory certified last week in Chester County. The county board of elections said Democratic candidate Barbara McIlvaine Smith defeated Republican Shannon Royer by 23 votes out of more than 23,000 cast in the 156th House District.

Based on that slim margin, House Democratic leader H. William DeWeese of Waynesburg feels confident he will be the new state House speaker when the election is held Jan. 2.

But not so fast, say House Republicans, who have controlled the House since 1995 and aren't giving up that power without a fight.

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This chamber might be moving back over to the Red team.