Political prognosticators consider the17th District to be a "toss-up" this fall, and the outcome of this race could help determine how high an expected Republican tide is going to rise this election year.
An overview of what's at stake in the race for the new 17th Congressional district, as well as candidate profiles of Democrats Chris Deluzio and Sean Meloy; and Republicans Kathy Coder, Jason Killmeyer, and Jeremy Shaffer.
On today’s episode of The Confluence: Those registered as independent or with third parties are unable to vote in state primary elections, but advocacy organizations are looking to change that; candidates running to take over Democratic Conor Lamb’s congressional seat are vying for what some see as a key swing district; and we ask Post-Gazette reporter Mike DeFabo about the Penguin’s chances in this year’s playoffs.