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Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke fills out his ballot at the opening of a satellite election office at Temple University’s Liacouras Center, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

A voter drops a ballot in the box at the Julia De Burgos satellite election office. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago


President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn.  (Jim Bourg/Pool photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate

The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.

5 years ago

Voters receive a sticker after voting at one of Philadelphia’s satellite election offices
Politics & Policy

WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.

5 years ago

(Margo Reed/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

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.

5 years ago

A mail ballot is positioned in a mailbox
Politics & Policy

Judge tosses Trump challenge to New Jersey mail ballots

The Trump campaign alleged that New Jersey's ballot procedures violated the Constitution and opened the door to widespread voter fraud.

5 years ago

Houlahan for Congress, and Emmons for Congress (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

Freshman congresswoman in Pa.’s 6th district faces challenge from fellow engineer

Chrissy Houlahan is the first female representative from the district. John Emmons praises President Trump's policies.

5 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden holds up a mask as President Donald Trump takes notes during the second and final presidential debate Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)
Politics & Policy

Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race

Trump and Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with 12 days to go.

5 years ago

Outside the satellite voting center at Jules E. Mastbaum School in Kensington. (Max Marin/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

In low-turnout North Philly, voters battle misinformation to get out and vote early

Oct. 27 deadline to request a mail ballot approaches as officials push to spread info about satellite offices.

5 years ago

An elections worker organizes mail ballots in Chester County
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Talks collapse on a deal to let Pa. counties open mail ballots before Election Day

With no deal between Wolf and the GOP-led legislature, mail ballot processing can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day, opening room for candidates to falsely declare victory.

5 years ago

Flags fly from suburban homes in Moorestown, N.J.. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Broke in Philly

Saving suburbia? Why housing is a hot topic in the 2020 election

Trump talks about keeping low-income housing out while Biden vows to help more families afford housing. Here’s what their promises mean for the region.

5 years ago

Former President Barack Obama speaks at Citizens Bank Park as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Obama at Philly Biden rally: ‘You’ve got to turn out like never before’

Former President Barack Obama visited Philadelphia Wednesday for his first in-person campaign events of the election cycle on behalf of Joe Biden.

5 years ago

Philadelphia native Kristen Welker will moderate the presidential debate on Thursday. (Submitted)
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Mom says Philly native Kristen Welker will be the perfect debate moderator

Kristen, who co-anchors “Weekend TODAY,” is the first Black woman to moderate a presidential debate since Carole Simpson in 1992.

5 years ago

Bucks county voter Stephen Klein's double ballot. (Courtesy of Stephen Klein)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. reaching out to more than 4,000 voters after glitch sends them two mail ballots

County officials in Pennsylvania downplayed the significance of the problem, saying the system will not allow someone to vote twice.

5 years ago

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