Rep. Gergely was elected in 2023 to represent Pennsylvania's 35th district, which covers parts of the Mon Valley.

Allegheny County state Rep. Matthew Gergely died Sunday, three weeks after suffering a serious medical emergency, House Democrats announced. Gergely, 45, was first elected in a special election in February 2023 to replace Lt.

The death of Rep. Matt Gergely has shaken up the makeup of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It will be split 101-101 among Democrats and Republicans until a special election is held. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is evenly split among Democrats and Republicans after the death of an Allegheny County lawmaker.

Several local and state lawmakers have offered statements following President Trump’s inauguration address on Monday. Chairperson of the Blair County Democratic Committee Gillian Kratzer spoke with WTAJ News last week,

Allies welcomed Trump while there was some trepidation from Democrats who are concerned what policies might result from a second Trump presidency.