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Incumbents Altimire, Holden Suffer Defeat in Pennsylvania Primary

Two conservative Democrats who voted against the president’s health care plan went down in defeat Tuesday, falling victim to primary opponents who cast them as far out of step with their party. Redistricting played a role in both defeats.

Two conservative Democrats who voted against the president’s health care plan went down in defeat Tuesday, falling victim to primary opponents who cast them as far out of step with their party. Redistricting played a role in both defeats.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.