Moments after receiving a telephone call of concession from his Republican contender, John McNally, Rob Teplitz gives his acceptance speech for the PA Senate 15th District seat. "We've all seen what happens when good people go to the Capitol and they become corrupted by the process and the system. Please hold me accountable. Help me make sure that does not happen," Teplitz told an audience of over 100 supporters.

Teplitz will succeed retiring Republican Jeff Piccola, who held his Senate position for 17 years. Teplitz is the first Democrat elected to this senatorial seat in 80 years.

by Tara Leo Auchey