The voting pattern in two traditionally Republican counties in each state is evidence of how strongly Democrats campaigned on pocketbook issues.

WHYY News’ analysis of unofficial numbers shows about 50% of registered voters cast a ballot in the closely watched contest.

Democrats retook all seats on the Central Bucks School District’s board, which gained national attention for high-profile book bans and policies targeting LGBT students.

Sherrill named Dale Caldwell as the head of her transition team, and said Kellie Doucette will serve as executive director.

Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.

Voters in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties showed up in droves, despite there being no big-ticket federal race.

The economic challenges have played out in different ways at the local level. Most New Jersey voters said property taxes were a “major problem."

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor’s race. All 80 seats in the state General Assembly were also up for election.

Off-year elections are typically sleepy. But this year’s cycle had more intrigue than usual.

Democrats swept major races in Philadelphia and the suburbs, as well as statewide judicial contests.

A Chester County township has voted to keep its police department, while two Montco townships had different responses to questions on tax increases for open space benefits.

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president.

Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in the borough of Downingtown’s mayoral election.

Khan, a former Bucks County solicitor, bested Republican incumbent Jennifer Schorn, who was appointed district attorney in January 2024.

Ceisler defeated incumbent Sheriff Fred Harran, promising to end an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the Republican signed this year.