Pennsylvania Rep. Matt Gergely dies after suffering medical emergency
By Mike Darnay
Updated on: January 20, 2025 / 9:47 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania state Rep. Matt Gergely has died after suffering a medical emergency. The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus announced Rep. Gergely's death Sunday evening, weeks after suffering a medical emergency over the holiday weekend.
"Our hearts are broken as we mourn the untimely loss of our friend and colleague," the House Democratic leadership said in a statement. "Matt Gergely devoted his life to fighting for children and working families of Allegheny County – especially his beloved hometown of McKeesport. Matt will be desperately missed in Harrisburg and we know his passing is a tremendous loss to his communities in Western Pennsylvania. Please join us in keeping his wife and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time." ...
A special election to fill the seat held by Rep. Gergely in the Pennsylvania House is expected to be called a date yet to be announced. Until the special election takes place, the Pennsylvania House will sit at a 101-101 partisan divide. ...