Pennsylvania special election: Exit polls put Democrats in lead

The news is crossing the wires that Democrat candidate Conor Lamb is in lead by 14 percentage points over Rick Saccone (GOP) with 26 percent of precincts fully reporting. 

Stakes are high as Democrat win will boost their odds in regaining the House, while If GOP candidate Rick Saccone wins, Republicans will argue that their chances of keeping the House remain solid, according to ABC News.