Politics & Policy
Some mail-in ballots still must be counted. But those votes usually lean Democratic, and unofficial winners have emerged in the County Council race.
2 years ago
Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has won reelection over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
2 years ago
Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: No winner, no loser yet in New Jersey governor’s race
Another unknown that many had assumed would have been easily answered by Tuesday’s results: How powerful will Democrats be in the Legislature?
2 years ago
Not sure what to do with your lawn signs post-election? Montco will recycle them for you
Instead of sending campaign signs to the landfill, Montgomery County wants residents to consider recycling them at one of their 15 drop-off sites.
2 years ago
Bad omens for Democrats and 4 more takeaways from Republicans’ big nights in N.J. and Va.
The first big electoral night of the Biden presidency provided a bad omen for Democrats in 2022, and Republicans may have found a way to campaign in the post-Trump era.
2 years ago
2021 Election: GOP nets Pa. Supreme Court seat; Pittsburgh gets 1st Black mayor
Amid light turnout around the state, Republican Kevin Brobson beat Democrat Maria McLaughlin to serve a 10-year term on Pennsylvania’s highest court.
2 years ago
Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
Republican former business executive Glenn Youngkin has won Virginia’s governor’s race, a major political turnabout in a state that had been trending increasingly blue.
2 years ago
Brobson wins Supreme Court race as GOP poised to sweep Pa. judicial elections
The stakes in the race to succeed Saylor in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are nominally low, with Democrats set to keep a 5-2 majority on the court despite a GOP win.
2 years ago
Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: N.J. governor’s race still too close to call
The race for New Jersey governor is still too close to call, with Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli holding a narrow lead over incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
2 years ago
Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory
The contest was seen as a referendum on Krasner’s progressive, anti-mass-incarceration approach amid the city’s sharp spike in deadly gun violence.
2 years ago
Midstate county election departments expect long counting process for some races
County election departments across the midstate say they’re well-equipped and staffed to handle voters and ballot counting for the municipal election that ends tonight.
2 years ago
Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear
The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.
2 years ago
Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference known as COP26 taking place this month in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
2 years ago
2021 Election: N.J. judge denies request to keep polls open later
In New Jersey, the governor’s race tops the ticket. In Pa., there are judicial contests and suburban school board races.
2 years ago
Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think
Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.
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