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Will the U.S. Supreme Court wade into the battle over Pa.’s congressional map?
At issue is a fundamental question: Who has the power to determine how elections are run?
1 year ago
Pa. justices keep mail voting law in place, at least for now
The justices issued an order that overturned a Feb. 16 decision by a Commonwealth Court judge that would have pulled the plug on the state's 2-year-old voting law.
1 year ago
Facing inaction from the state, Philly politicians are trying new ways to avoid election drama
Philly election officials can only do so much to make elections work without state help. Two of those things: ballot drop boxes and better poll worker pay.
1 year ago
Mehmet Oz wants us to know why he’s here in Pa. Will enough voters buy it?
He’s doing events to introduce himself as a serious, conservative politician — but always with a reminder: He’s still Dr. Oz of daytime TV fame.
1 year ago
Listen 4:55Pa.’s Supreme Court justices are trying, begrudgingly, to pick a new congressional map
In a 6-hour hearing, the justices grilled a series of lawyers on the merits and drawbacks of 13 different maps submitted as possible choices.
1 year ago
There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.
1 year ago
Pa. lawmaker who suffered badly broken leg exits governor’s race
In a statement Friday, Republican Sen. Scott Martin of Lancaster County said he'll need to spend more time rehabilitating his leg than he initially thought.
1 year ago
Pa. GOP won’t endorse in big primary fields for governor, Senate
The primary field for governor is double-digits deep, while the fields for U.S. Senate and lieutenant governor each feature at least a half-dozen candidates.
1 year ago
Arkoosh ends U.S. Senate campaign amid tough Democratic field
Also in the Democratic primary race are Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia and U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb of suburban Pittsburgh.
1 year ago
Millions pouring into Pa. governor and U.S. Senate races, with Fetterman and Oz ahead
The most that has ever been spent on a Pa. gubernatorial race was $82 million in 2014, and the most spent on a U.S. Senate race was $164 million in 2016.
1 year ago
Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
1 year ago
Pa. Commonwealth Court tosses no-excuse mail ballot law; appeal expected quickly
Gov. Tom Wolf has pledged to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court, which recent history suggests will reverse the decision.
1 year ago
Ex-hedge fund CEO enters topsy-turvy Senate GOP primary race in Pa.
The Republican primary field is in upheaval with the exit of the Trump-endorsed candidate, Sean Parnell, creating a vacuum still being filled by new candidates.
1 year ago
The (arcane, unlikely) doomsday redistricting law looming over Pennsylvania’s map impasse
It’s a vision of election overload that would undercut Pennsylvania’s proportional, local representation in Washington, D.C.
1 year ago
‘Why lie to me?’: U.S. Senate race rivals attack carpetbaggery
A wide-open race for the swing-state seat has attracted wealthy and well-connected transplants, and homers Jeff Bartos and George Bochetto are seizing on it.
1 year ago
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