Politics & Policy

Trump continues to have great influence with Republican elected leaders because of his continued popularity with the GOP base.

Routine poll issues, some mail-ballot snafus, and low turnout were all par for the course of a normal election.

Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, said he met with Trump on Monday in New York and, among other things, discussed the governor's race and the candidates.

With just 11 legislative working days left in the General Assembly’s calendar, supporters of a bill to increase Delaware’s minimum wage are urging lawmakers to act.

The Pentagon went through its first independent financial audit in 2017. But after three failed attempts, lawmakers are losing their patience.

Republicans in Pennsylvania have won a significant victory in their efforts to curtail a governor’s power in emergency situations.

State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory.

The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.

While turnout has been low, poll workers say they lack the staffing they need at some polling locations.

“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don’t think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”

Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.

A forthcoming report says DHS had the intel needed to predict the pro-Trump rally would become violent. What was missing was DHS telling the people who needed to know.

If turnout is low, there might not be clear winners on election night.

Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.

It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.