Politics & Policy

WHYY News’ analysis of unofficial numbers shows about 50% of registered voters cast a ballot in the closely watched contest.

El enorme proyecto de ley fiscal aprobado por los republicanos este verano incluía exenciones fiscales para las empresas y recortes a Medicaid y al programa SNAP.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters.

In the final days of the campaign, President Donald Trump and Barack Obama weighed in on the Pennsylvania race, which drew national attention and spending.

Lawmakers aren’t saying much about where budget negotiations stand. Legislative leaders met with Gov. Josh Shapiro in his Capitol office last week.

Sherrill named Dale Caldwell as the head of her transition team, and said Kellie Doucette will serve as executive director.

Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.

Voters in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties showed up in droves, despite there being no big-ticket federal race.

The economic challenges have played out in different ways at the local level. Most New Jersey voters said property taxes were a “major problem."

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor’s race. All 80 seats in the state General Assembly were also up for election.

Off-year elections are typically sleepy. But this year’s cycle had more intrigue than usual.

Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we’ll break down the results, and talk about the lessons learned for 2026.

Democrats swept major races in Philadelphia and the suburbs, as well as statewide judicial contests.

A Chester County township has voted to keep its police department, while two Montco townships had different responses to questions on tax increases for open space benefits.

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president.