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Election workers check ballots one last time before sending them to be scanned and counted in the West Chester University gym.
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

Trump campaign files legal challenges in Philadelphia as election court heats up

Challenges are being filed over contacting voters, the view from the ballot counting observation area, and decisions made by judges of elections at the polls.

6 years ago

The light from the setting sun is reflected in the windows of the U.S. Capitol, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Elections

Democrats push to extend control of House for two more years

“It continues to be a challenging environment for the House," said Republican strategist Corry Bliss, citing “a green tsunami” of Democratic campaign cash.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Northwest Philadelphia on Election Day. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Elections
Politics

Election Live Blog: Biden makes final campaign stop in Philly; canvassers door knock into evening

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made an Election Day appearance in Philadelphia while those voting in person turned out across the region.

6 years ago

(WHYY)
Elections

2020 national Election Day live blog

Follow along with live updates throughout election day from around the country.

6 years ago

I Voted Today sticker
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Map: Philly satellite election offices and drop boxes for mail ballots

You can request a replacement or return your voted ballot through Nov. 3.

6 years ago

People salsa dancing outside
Elections
Music
Performing Arts

Performers flock to the polls to play for Philly voters

To calm or to excite, musicians and performers gravitate to the most charged venue right now: the voting booth.

6 years ago

Marijuana buds are seen in a prescription bottle
Elections
New Jersey

N.J. voters weigh constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana

If passed, the Garden State would join eleven other states and Washington, D.C. in having legal recreational cannabis.

6 years ago

Kamala Harris
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Biden, Harris rally from opposite ends of Pennsylvania in final campaign night

Kamala Harris made a final pitch to Philadelphia voters Monday, while Joe Biden did the same in Pittsburgh.

6 years ago

A mail-in official ballot for the 2020 General Election in the United States is shown
Elections
Philadelphia

Philly residents uneasy waiting for election results

As of Friday, state officials reported more than 2.2 million mail-in or absentee ballots had been returned, while more than 9 million people registered to vote.

6 years ago

Mail-in ballots. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

These Pa. counties won’t start counting mail ballots until Wednesday, possibly skewing early results

Officials in Pennsylvania agree it’s going to take a while to count all of the ballots cast in this election, and that means we won’t know the final results on Election Day.

6 years ago

Elections
Billy Penn

Why Trump keeps saying ‘the Supreme Court’ is going to win him Pennsylvania

Four possible scenarios to watch for after Election Day.

6 years ago

A closeup of mail ballots
Elections
Billy Penn

When will Philly and its suburbs report mail ballot results? Here’s what to expect

Election boards in the region will release periodic updates starting right after polls close Tuesday.

6 years ago

An early election ballot completion area at the North Park Ice Skating Rink Lodge area, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in McCandless, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Elections

How Pa. prepares for Election Day: non-violent direct action training, volunteering and prayer

Election Day comes with concerns of voter intimidation, long lines at polling locations, and worries over who will be declared the winner.

6 years ago

Voters receive a sticker after voting at one of Philadelphia’s satellite election offices
Elections
Philadelphia

Philadelphia voters continue dropping off early ballots ahead of election day

Pa. officials have asked anyone who still has a mail ballot at this point to deliver it directly to their local county election officials by Tuesday at 8 p.m.

6 years ago

Voters can catch a free trolley ride to their polling location this Election Day
Elections
Philadelphia
Transportation

By bike, by car, by trolley: Free and discounted rides for Philly voters on Election Day

Ride-hailing companies, local nonprofits and union organizations are all pitching in to help voters get to their ballot drop boxes and polling sites on Tuesday.

6 years ago

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