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Democratic challenger Cerrato takes 37-vote lead over incumbent state Rep. Stephens
If Cerrato wins, Democrats will win control of the state House of Representatives.
2 years ago
Have Democrats flipped the Pa. House? The latest on the deciding races
With control of the Pa. state House on the line, attorneys for candidates in two still-uncalled races are haggling over whether to count several dozen provisional ballots.
2 years ago
Republican Hogan now leading in Bucks County House district by 114 votes over Democrat Moffa
The 142nd state House district is one of two races left, both in the Philadelphia suburbs, that will decide the power balance in the House.
2 years ago
Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Hobbs, Arizona’s secretary of state, rose to prominence as a staunch defender of elections and warned that her Republican rival, former television news anchor Kari Lake.
2 years ago
‘Too hyperbolic’? School board parental rights push falters
Candidates opposing what they see as “woke” ideology in public schools have sought to gain control of school boards across the U.S. and overturn policies deemed too liberal.
2 years ago
What it means that a historic number of LGBTQ candidates won midterm elections
The 2022 midterm election made history with the most wins for openly LGBTQ candidates. At least 340 candidates have won their races, beating the prior record of 336 in 2020.
2 years ago
Democrats retain control of the Senate after holding Nevada seat
The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.
2 years ago
The earned income tax was meant to slow the rapid influx of development — including plans for more than 450 housing units and a 332-unit apartment complex.
2 years ago
Senate control may come down to Nevada as count nears end
Nevada's ballot count is entering its final act and may determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
2 years ago
N.J. mayor calls on Mercer County to address election issues before state midterms
Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried says this is the second straight year voting machines had issues in his town. He’s calling on Mercer County to address them.
2 years ago
Democrat Munroe wins 144th state House district, flipping the seat
Munroe wins with a 406-vote lead. Democrats need two seats to take control of the Pennsylvania House.
2 years ago
Incumbent Williams defeats Spahr in race for suburban state House seat
The 160th state House District in Pennsylvania covers parts of Chester and Delaware counties. State Rep. Craig Williams will return to Harrisburg for another term.
2 years ago
Strong Philly voter turnout is likely second-highest in recent midterm elections
About 4 in 10 registered Philadelphians cast a November 2022 ballot.
2 years ago
For newly naturalized citizens, voting in Pa. turns fear into political power
No part of the citizenship process focuses directly on voter education, leaving many new citizens to wade through a political system that doesn’t resemble the one back home.
2 years ago
Post-election misinformation targets Arizona, Pennsylvania
Many of the claims in Pennsylvania since the election have focused on misleading explanations for the time it takes to count votes.
2 years ago
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