Governor-elect Tom Corbett, delivering a victory speech in Pittsburgh, just called New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie his “role model” for moving forward on the state’s troubled budget and the public employee pension system. Christie, who thanked Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato for a “spirited debate,” said he would work to make Pennsylvania more attractive for business investment.

The Inquirer tweeted: In PA 6th Congressional race, Gerlach (R) trounces challenger Triviedi (D)

Marc Levy tweeted: AP: Democrat Critz elected to 1st full-term to represent Pa.’s 12th Congressional District.

Congressman Tim Holden will return to Washington after defeating a Republican challenger in Tuesday’s election.

Five-term Democratic incumbent state Rep. John Pallone lost badly Tuesday to GOP upstart Eli Evankovich.

It looks like U.S. Reps. Kathy Dahlkemper, Paul Kanjorski, Chris Carney and Patrick Murphy have lost — and a Democratic-held open seat has flipped —

NBC Affiliate in Philadelphia tweeted: NBC News declares GOP candidates Meehan and Dent winners for U.S. Congress.

But after only two terms, Sestak set his sights on the Senate, and the GOP took back the 7th District seat Tuesday night, with Republican former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan handily defeating Democratic state Rep. Bryan Lentz.

Republicans are back in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after winning at least 13 Democratic seats.

Marc Levy tweets: AP: Republican Mike Fitzpatrick has reclaimed the seat he lost to Rep. Patrick Murphy and will represent Pennsylvania’s 8th District. #pa08