Politics & Policy
Harris to visit Philly this weekend in 20th Pa. stop this year, campaign tells WHYY News
All eyes are on the swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than two weeks until Election Day.
1 month ago
What to do if you witness voter intimidation on Election Day
Election officials in Pa. and N.J. say they don’t anticipate issues Nov. 5. Should intimidation occur outside a polling place, voters should call the police or the local DA.
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Listen 1:48Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. And when it does, we tend to hear a lot about it.
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Kamala Harris is heading to the Pennsylvania suburbs and other critical battleground states Monday to court Republican voters who are uneasy about Donald Trump.
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Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow
Research shows that hand-counting ballots is more prone to error, delays results and costs more.
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Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2024 general election in Philly
Here it is, our way to help Philadelphia residents who have avoided thinking about the Nov. 5 election till they absolutely had to.
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Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?
In a closely contested presidential election, as many expect 2024 to be, the results in a few counties in the key battleground states are likely to decide the outcome.
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The race is so close. Here’s what happens if there’s a 269-269 Electoral College tie
It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie.
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Gov. Shapiro calls Musk’s $1M offer to Pennsylvania voters ‘deeply concerning’
Trump supporter Elon Musk says the daily prize money is meant to “support the Constitution,” but an election law expert calls it “clearly illegal.”
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‘Stunning security failures’ led to assassination attempt at Trump rally in Pa., House report finds
The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in July was “preventable and should not have happened," according to a bipartisan House panel.
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Breaking down 2024 election ballot questions in Philadelphia’s suburbs
Voters in six boroughs and townships in Philadelphia’s collar counties will vote on ballot questions this November.
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Listen 2:58The billionaire X owner promised Saturday to give away $1 million a day until Nov. 5 for people signing the petition. Some election experts say it's a violation of the law.
2 months ago
What to know about Republican challenges to overseas and military voting
Lawsuits have been filed in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina that challenge the validity of ballots cast by U.S. citizens living abroad, including military members.
2 months ago
Furthering his proofless claim that Kamala Harris never worked at the fast-food chain, the former president worked the fry cooker and spoke in Lower Southampton Township.
2 months ago
Race to watch: What voters need to know about N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District candidates
With Congressman Andy Kim giving up his seat to run for Senate, four people are vying for the seat in the Democratic-leaning 3rd District.
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