Pa. Rep. Matt Gergely dies

State Rep. Matt Gergely's seat will be filled by a special election. Until then, the House will remain tied. The speaker, however, is a Democrat from Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania's state House Democratic caucus says one of its members has died, leaving the chamber deadlocked at 101-101.
Pennsylvania Rep. Matt Gergely passed away on Sunday, January 19. He had experienced a medical emergency over the holidays.
Passing of McKeesport state representative, IUP alumnus, ties state House at 101 to 101 pending special election.