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National progressive group targets young Pa. voters in battleground ad blitz
The new ad, to air on SNL and Comedy Central, avoids anti-Trump messaging.
4 years ago
SliCE offering free pizzas at six Philly polling locations on Election Day
The six polling places will be chosen through online community input. The spots will be within 1 to 1.5 miles of the Fishtown and Italian Market locations.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden lawyer up, brace for White House legal battle
Attorneys for the Republicans and the Democrats are already clashing in courts across the U.S. over mailed-in ballot deadlines and other issues brought on by the pandemic.
4 years ago
How Common made music for voting with a circus of clowns
While Cirque d’Vote was performing for the amusement of voters in North Philadelphia, the rapper dropped by. An impromptu jam ensued.
4 years ago
Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
The latest numbers available show nearly all the agency's delivery regions missing its target of having at least 95% of first-class mail arrive within five days.
4 years ago
For the first time, NJ officials to get an early start on counting ballots
It took more than a month after the July primary for the state to certify results, and that was with fewer than 1.5 million voting.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules mail ballots cannot be rejected based on signature comparison
Friday’s unanimous ruling on use of signature comparisons was hailed as a victory by Democrats and voter rights groups.
4 years ago
Trump campaign loses again in suit over Philly voter offices
A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel in 2-1 decision upheld a judge's rejection of the Trump campaign's lawsuit against Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Pa. prosecutors release guidance outlining polling place rules, warn against intimidation schemes
Secretary of State Boockvar and Attorney General Shapiro have repeatedly said there are multiple layers of security to ensure voter safety as well as a fair, free election.
4 years ago
Kept from the polls: Some residents at Philly long-term care facilities struggle to cast a vote
Nursing homes must weigh coronavirus safety concerns with individuals’ voting rights.
4 years ago
Trump campaign tapes voters at Philly drop boxes, threatens lawsuit
The campaign acknowledged the taping in a letter from a lawyer that complained it had caught voters on video illegally depositing multiple ballots.
4 years ago
Trump and Biden had a real debate, and 4 other takeaways
The debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump focused on corruption, but the pandemic remains a big issue.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate
The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.
4 years ago
WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.
4 years ago
How Amy Coney Barrett could be key to new lawsuit to block Pa.’s mail-in ballot extension
A new federal lawsuit seeks to block Pennsylvania officials from counting mail-in and absentee ballots received within three days after Election Day.
4 years ago
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