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Former U.S. Attorney McSwain joins growing field of GOP candidates for Pa. governor
McSwain is pitching himself as a tough-on-crime supporter of police who “put rioters and looters behind bars” as U.S. attorney.
3 years ago
Jobs or the environment? Ahead of 2022, Pa. Dems thread needle on ‘false choice’
Debates about fracking and pipelines have created a conundrum for Democrats in the past few decades, as they court both environmentalists and organized labor.
3 years ago
Listen 5:02Conor Lamb joins Senate race, making a case for the Blue Dog Democrat
Lamb, 37, is a former Marine and federal prosecutor who has spent his short political career carefully straddling party lines.
3 years ago
Philly Republican makes bid for U.S. Senate on anti-Trump agenda
Synder’s thinking is simple: If five or more GOP candidates compete for the Trump voters, and one goes for the other 40%, “that’s a winnable race.”
3 years ago
Houlahan decides against running for U.S. Senate in 2022
Houlahan's entry would have brought a considerable presence to the race for the Democratic nomination from the heavily populated southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far
The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.
3 years ago
Sean Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Parnell is a decorated Army veteran whose regular guest on Fox News programs helped make him a favorite of former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Braddock made John Fetterman a politician. It’s also home to some of his biggest critics
As Fetterman embarks on a well-funded campaign for Pennsylvania’s 2022 U.S. Senate race, his record in Braddock is both his bedrock, and a thorn in his side.
3 years ago
Listen 5:27Philly ER doctor Kevin Baumlin declares candidacy for U.S. Senate as a Democrat
Although he hasn’t dabbled in politics before, Baumlin says he believes the skills he has developed in the health care sector are relevant.
3 years ago
Montco’s Dr. Arkoosh joins growing field of Dems bidding for U.S. Senate
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, has joined the 2022 democratic race for U.S. Senate.
3 years ago
Sen. Sharif Street is running for U.S. Senate, and he’s doing it ‘old-school’
Street, 46, is planning to formally launch his exploratory committee next Friday, April 9.
3 years ago
Jeff Bartos, politically-connected developer and former lt. gov. candidate, running for U.S. Senate
Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.
3 years ago
Philly State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta is running for U.S. Senate
Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta is the second high-profile Democrat to announce a run for U.S. Senate. The race is expected to be crowded and expensive.
4 years ago
Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is officially running for U.S. Senate
The Western Pa. Democrat is the first major candidate to officially launch a campaign for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022.
4 years ago
Former U.S. Attorney McSwain tests waters for higher office at meetings with GOP leaders
Several sources said McSwain has met with Republican county committee members across the state in preparation for a bid for U.S. Senate or governor.
4 years ago
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