GOP loses Pa. seat
Reuters
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Don Sherwood, tarnished by an adultery scandal and allegations that he tried to choke his much younger mistress, lost his seat to a Democratic challenger.
Chris Carney, a Navy Reserve officer, defeated four-term Sherwood in his conservative district.
Sherwood had no major competition in his last two races but this time faced a sex scandal and corruption allegations.
Although he apologized for the affair, he denied other allegations.
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