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Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2022 primary election in Philadelphia
Your cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
3 years ago
Sen. Anthony Williams, 23-year incumbent, has his first real challenger. He says it’s ‘insulting’
Progressive Paul Prescod is running to unseat longtime Sen. Anthony Williams. Williams says Prescod is “from a band of socialist Democrats.”
3 years ago
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Oz’s ties to Turkey attacked in Pennsylvania’s Senate race
The criticism of Oz and his ties to Turkey has mushroomed in the weeks after Oz won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.
3 years ago
Lawmakers navigate Pennsylvania primary with unfamiliar maps
Going before voters in the May 17 primary election will be candidates for all 203 House and 25 of 50 Senate seats.
3 years ago
False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail
Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.
3 years ago
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Pa.’s primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election is on Tuesday, May 17. Voters will choose their parties’ nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate, among other races.
3 years ago
GOP candidate in Pennsylvania primary hit with protective order
Teddy Daniels was accused of making threats, saying he would kill the family dog and grabbing his wife by the shirt.
3 years ago
Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking
Pennsylvania’s GOP frontrunners for governor have a lot in common: They want to ban most or all abortion, get rid of mail voting, and “drill baby drill.”
3 years ago
Lots of jabs, but few policy differences in first full GOP Pa. Senate debate
Previous Mehmet Oz comments on key GOP talking points were under fire, plus allegations that “carpetbagging” candidates won’t remain in Pennsylvania if they lose.
3 years ago
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A Democratic candidate for Senate claimed a Philly ward endorsement that didn’t quite happen
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb got the nod from a majority of divisions in the ward, but in this case, it’s not the same thing.
3 years ago
What you should know about Pa. voter rights for the 2022 election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Here’s what you should know about voter rights before you cast your ballot.
3 years ago
Amid Trump-initiated turbulence in the Pa. governor race, Dave White makes his move
With the Trump endorsement of Mehmet Oz in the GOP Senate primary and the former president’s attacks on Bill McSwain, White sees an opening to exploit.
3 years ago
What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Pa. primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election is being held Tuesday, May 17. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
3 years ago