Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 4, 2008, with odd-numbered districts being contested. Republicans had a net gain of 1 seat for the 2008 elections, expanding their majority to 30-20. State Senators are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Senate seats up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from December 1, 2008 until December 1, 2012.^{[citation needed]} Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008.^[1]

Quick Facts All odd-numbered seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate 26 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...

2008 Pennsylvania Senate election

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All odd-numbered seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate 26 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Joe Scarnati Bob Mellow Party Republican Democratic Leader's seat 25th District 22nd District Last election 29 21 Seats won 14 11 Seats after 30 20 Seat change 1 1
Results      Democratic hold      Republican hold      Republican gain      No election

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¹ Senator Rhoades died prior to the election but remained on the ballot. As he was posthumously re-elected, his seat will be filled by a special election.