Chester County is among the Top 10 counties in Pennsylvania for voter gains by one party, as there has been a surge in voters here registered as Democrats, writes Nick Field for City & State Pennsylvania.

Chester County is not the only county turning bluer. Unlike the previous two years when Republicans had significant gains across the state, the last 12 months have seen the momentum swing the other way.

Compared to a year ago, Democrats have increased their advantage over Republicans statewide from 808,974 registered voters to 812,451. On the county level, six of the Top 10 counties have seen gains for Democrats, compared to last year when Republicans held all 10 spots.

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The primary reason for the surge seems to be enthusiasm. According to a recent TargetSmart review of the Parkland survivors’ efforts to register younger voters, Pennsylvania saw a 16 percent increase in voters between 18 and 29 years old.

Chester County is third on the list after recording 4,314 more newly registered voters for Democrats than Republicans. And while Chester County still remains the last southeastern Pennsylvania holdout where Republicans outnumber Democrats, their lead has decreased over the years.

Read more about voter gains across the commonwealth at City & State Pennsylvania here.

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