PBS NewsHour reported that Democrats are favored to take the House in November, but the size of their potential majority could hinge on a handful of competitive races. The report, written by Lisa Desjardins, says four of those races are in Pennsylvania.

PBS NewsHour said the four races are in Pennsylvania, a state where President Trump and Republicans made gains in 2024. The report places those earlier gains alongside the current contests, which are among the races that could determine how large a Democratic majority becomes.

According to the PBS NewsHour report, Democrats are betting that the president's low approval ratings and frustration over high prices will shift the political landscape. The report presents those two factors as the core of the Democratic wager heading into the November vote.

PBS NewsHour's headline frames the outcome around "who voters blame for high prices," and the report says the races could hinge on that answer. The report describes the Democratic expectation that voter frustration will affect results in the Pennsylvania contests, while also noting that Republicans made gains in the state in 2024.

This account relies on the PBS NewsHour summary of the report, which does not name the four Pennsylvania races or provide vote totals or polling figures. Readers who want the full reporting can consult the outlet's website.

Sources: PBS NewsHour: Pennsylvania congressional races could hinge on who voters blame for high prices.