The Democratic Party has a long and successful history in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has gone to Democratic Presidential candidates in every election since 1988.

In 2010, despite a difficult electoral environment, Democratic Congressmen Mark Critz, Tim Holden and Jason Altmire defended their seats in tough districts.

In 2008, President Barack Obama handily defeated Sen. John McCain by an 11-point margin (55 percent to 44 percent) and won in traditionally Republican strongholds such as Dauphin and Centre counties, where Democrats now outnumber Republicans. Democrats also re-elected Auditor General Jack Wagner and elected Treasurer Rob McCord.

In 2007, the Democratic Party was successful in electing Judge Seamus McCafferty to the Supreme Court, Judge Christine Donahue and Judge Debra Todd to the Superior Court. Democrats also flipped 13 county courthouses and continue increasing registration and performance.

In 2006, Governor Rendell won re-election with a commanding 60 percent to 40 percent margin while Bob Casey, Jr. easily defeated incumbent Senator Rick Santorum by nearly identical numbers, 59 percent to 41 percent.

Following the election of President Obama, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party continues to build upon its grassroots volunteer organization and provide valuable resources to county parties and candidates throughout the Commonwealth.

Currently, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 1.2 million voters in Pennsylvania.