Politics & Policy
Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta beats Mark Pinsley in Pa. auditor general primary vote
North Philly Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has secured the Democratic nomination to face incumbent Timothy DeFoor in the November general election.
2 years ago
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday.
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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary
The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia’s suburbs will face off against Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the general election.
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Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them.
2 years ago
The kids are alright: At a Philly polling place, teens are running the show
At Lincoln High School, voters are greeted by juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates.
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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The FTC has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing business of their own.
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The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map
The toss up states are expected to be close, within just a few points, in either candidate's direction.
2 years ago
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.
2 years ago
The Uncommitted: Pa. primary is another litmus test for Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
A coalition wants 50,000 voters to write in “uncommitted” for president, rather than a candidate. The message: Stop aiding genocide or risk losing the state.
2 years ago
Election 2024 updates: Biden protest votes, worrisome turnout, full race results
Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.
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Pa. primary election 2024: When voters can expect results
On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and more.
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Pennsylvania 2024 primary election results
See full results and maps from Pa.'s 2024 primary election, including races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.
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How the Founding Fathers’ concept of ‘Minority Rule’ is alive and well today
In a new book, journalist Ari Berman says the Founding Fathers created a system that concentrated power amongst the elite, and that some institutions today operate similarly.
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Check if your Philly mail ballot is one of hundreds that needs fixing to be counted
City Commissioners can’t verify IDs for more than 230 mail voters, while another 1,700+ ballots have other errors.
2 years ago
The Republican National Committee, newly reconstituted under Trump, has filed lawsuits targeting voting and election administration. It's not a new strategy.
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