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Elon Musk speaks
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

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.”

1 year ago

Donald Trump Butler shooting
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

‘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.

1 year ago

Voters outside of a building
Elections
Pennsylvania

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.

1 year ago

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Elon Musk speaks onstage
Elections
Law
National
Pennsylvania

Elon Musk said he’d give away $1M a day until Election Day for signing his PAC’s Constitution-backing petition. Is that legal?

The 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.

1 year ago

Donald Trump hands a customer fries
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Trump visits Bucks County McDonald’s, offers no evidence for saying Harris didn’t work there in college

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.

1 year ago

Democrat Herb Conaway, Republican Dr. Rajesh Mohan, Green Party candidate Steve Welzer and Libertarian Chris Russomanno
Elections
New Jersey

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.

1 year ago

Workers at the When We All Vote block party helped Philadelphians register to vote
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

Philadelphia activists mobilize young Black voters ahead of election deadlines

Philadelphia legislators, faith leaders and activists are urging more residents, especially Black residents, to register before the critical election deadline.

1 year ago

Dauphin County Prison (Michael Rubinkam / AP Photo)
Elections
Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters

“We know from the last two elections how close the ballot totals were,” said one voting advocate. “We want to make sure that these folks are counted.”

1 year ago

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The exterior of the federal courthouse in Harrisburg, Pa., is shown Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, where a judge heard argument regarding a request by six Republican members of Congress that he direct elections officials to take additional steps to verify the identity and eligibility of overseas voters, including those serving in the military and their families. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Judge weighs GOP request to verify eligibility of Pennsylvania’s overseas and military voters

A federal judge in Pa. is considering a request to direct the state's election officials to take additional steps to verify the ID and eligibility of voters living overseas.

1 year ago

Democrat Matt Meyer (left) said Republican Mike Ramone
Delaware
Elections

‘Trump orange’: Meyer challenges Ramone’s claim to be Delaware ‘yellow’ in gubernatorial debate

The GOP’s Mike Ramone disavows MAGA red in an appeal to Delaware independents, but Democrat Meyer says his foe is closer to “Trump orange.”

1 year ago

Elon Musk speaks
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs

Elon Musk brought his support for Republican Donald Trump to the Philadelphia suburbs for a town hall.

1 year ago

Bonnie Watson Coleman and Darius Mayfield
Elections
New Jersey

Race to watch: What to know about N.J. 12th Congressional District candidates Bonnie Watson Coleman, Darius Mayfield

The race for New Jersey's 12th district is heating up and it is a rematch.

1 year ago

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Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

$240M floods Pa. Senate race; McCormick’s super PAC leads in spending

Super PAC money dwarfed the candidates’ own spending. Millions from GOP megadonors have helped McCormick offset a smaller fundraising haul.

1 year ago

Voting booths
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

To cast a Pennsylvania ballot, voters must be registered by Oct. 21

Applicants must be 18 years old on the day of the election, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania and the district where they are registering to vote for.

1 year ago

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Government
International
Religion

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.

1 year ago

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