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The crowd at McGillin’s Olde Ale House watches the Presidential debate.
Politics & Policy

Republican, Democratic voters in Pennsylvania impressed, surprised by Harris’ debate performance

WHYY News gathered reactions from Pennsylvania voters. A consensus among Democrats and Republicans is Harris performed better than expected.

2 years ago

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The crowd of students in Neumann University's Flynn Hall swells ahead of the U.S. presidential debate. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Pizza and Politics’: How a small liberal arts college in Delco carries out tradition during the presidential debate

More than 20 miles away from the presidential debate stage in Philadelphia, students at a small liberal arts college weighed their options in their first election.

2 years ago

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Outgoing Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to supporters at Catherine Rooney's Irish bar after winning the race for Wilmington mayor. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. John Carney becomes Wilmington’s next mayor

Gov. John Carney was term-limited from serving as governor again. He already served in Congress and as the state’s lieutenant governor.

2 years ago

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Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride appears on stage
Politics & Policy

Complete list of winners and losers in Delaware’s primary election

See who voters chose to represent their party in the general election contests for governor and a slew of statewide and local offices

2 years ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on debate stage
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate in Philadelphia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debated each other onstage for the first and possibly the last time. The 90-minute debate featured clashes over abortion, race and the economy.

2 years ago

Matt Meyer speaking at a podium standing with his family
Politics & Policy

Meyer defeats scandal-plagued Hall-Long and O’Mara in Delaware’s Democratic primary for governor

The New Castle County leader capitalized on Lt. Gov. Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal to beat her and first-time candidate O’Mara.

2 years ago

Donald Trump waves
Politics & Policy

A look at false and misleading claims as Trump and Harris meet for their first debate

As Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump meet face-to-face for Tuesday's debate, their highly different views of the country are expected to come into stark contrast.

2 years ago

Michael Critchley in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Lawyers for Norcross and company to seek dismissal of racketeering charges

Lawyers representing George Norcross’ enterprise will argue in January why the criminal charges against their clients should be dropped.

2 years ago

Woman holding a campaign sign for Danielle Covington
Politics & Policy

Delaware candidates monitor a polling location for voting issues before polls close at 8 p.m.

Area Delaware candidates visited a Wilmington polling location on the last early voting day to greet supporters and monitor for voting irregularities.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump gestures
Politics & Policy

Trump’s rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race

Rhetoric by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned more ominous as early voting in the presidential race draws near.

2 years ago

Preparing for the presidential debate
Politics & Policy

Here’s where you can watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate in Philly

Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan watch parties are all on the table.

2 years ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority appoints Cindy Thompson as new CEO. The embattled agency says ex-leader had a ‘planned retirement’

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

2 years ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Here’s where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on key issues, from democracy and immigration to tariffs and trade

The outcome of the presidential race could drastically change the tax code, abortion access and U.S. commitments made to curb the damage caused by climate change.

2 years ago

Sen. George Helmy takes oath of office
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Politics & Policy

The Harris-Trump debate in Philly becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event

The first early ballots of the presidential race will go out just hours after the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.

2 years ago

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