Centre County, PA, sees Democratic Party shift due to increased college-educated residents.
Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to Penn State University, is shifting politically towards the Democratic Party due to a rising number of college-educated residents, now at 47.6%. This demographic change, fueled by "boomerangs" returning to raise families and an affordable cost of living, has made the area more favorable for Democrats. Both parties are targeting the student population, with Democrats focusing on engagement and Republicans aiming to attract conservative students.
October 23, 2024
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