The Pennsylvania special election could be special for the left, the right worries

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, right, is surrounded by media after voting in Mount Lebanon, Pa., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Lamb is running against Republican Rick Saccone. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, right, is surrounded by media after voting in Mount Lebanon, Pa., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Lamb is running against Republican Rick Saccone. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

How important is the special congressional election in Pennsylvania today? We will see. A roundup of editorials Tuesday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the right:

1. Why the Pennsylvania special election is not so special
From Roll Call: Sometimes, the candidates don't even matter. It's all about the optics.

2.  How the expensive contest in Pa.'s 18th District special election highlights America's electoral dysfunction

From the Allentown Morning Call: America needs a new election system.

3. A nominee's shortcomings
From the Washington Times: There is a lot for Republicans not to like about Democrat Conor Lamb.