HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democrat is returning to the job of speaker of the Pennsylvania House after the Republican candidate bowed out. Speaker Joanna McClinton and Republican Floor Leader Jesse Topper tied 101 to 101 on Tuesday before Topper removed himself from consideration. Democratic Rep. Matt Gergely of Allegheny County wasn’t there after suffering a medical emergency. The House has a 102-101 Democratic majority, counting Gergely. Republicans control the state Senate with a 28-22 majority, but one of those GOP seats is vacant due to a recent resignation.
