Pennsylvania State Senate District 2
Safe Democratic — shifted 19.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 259K residents
Pennsylvania State Senate District 2 is a state senate district that has a population of 258,949. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+38.9. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.7% | 29.9% | D+38.9 | R+19.3 |
| 2020* | 78.7% | 20.6% | D+58.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2016* | 79.2% | 18.9% | D+60.3 | R+6.8 |
| 2012* | 83.6% | 16.4% | D+67.1 | D+12.1 |
| 2008* | 77.0% | 22.0% | D+55.0 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines PA-SD-02?
PA-SD-02 has been trending Republican — 28pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 38.9% margin
- Swung 19.3 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | PA-SD-02 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 39.1% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Black / African American | 26.9% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 23.7% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
Asian | 8.3% | 3.8% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | <0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Pennsylvania State Senate District 2? 258,949 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
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Other Pennsylvania State Senate Districts
49 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| PA-SD-03 | D+78.9 |
| PA-SD-07 | D+69.1 |
| PA-SD-04 | D+67.3 |
| PA-SD-08 | D+66.4 |
| PA-SD-01 | D+60.0 |
| PA-SD-43 | D+55.3 |
| PA-SD-17 | D+39.0 |
| PA-SD-42 | D+33.5 |
| PA-SD-26 | D+19.4 |
| PA-SD-19 | D+17.6 |
| PA-SD-09 | D+16.3 |
| PA-SD-12 | D+15.9 |
| PA-SD-15 | D+11.9 |
| PA-SD-44 | D+10.5 |
| PA-SD-38 | D+10.2 |
| PA-SD-10 | D+10.1 |
| PA-SD-45 | D+6.9 |
| PA-SD-18 | D+5.0 |
| PA-SD-22 | D+4.1 |
| PA-SD-11 | D+2.3 |
| PA-SD-14 | D+0.8 |
| PA-SD-49 | D+0.4 |
| PA-SD-05 | R+0.9 |
| PA-SD-37 | R+1.1 |
| PA-SD-24 | R+2.2 |