The disparity in ballot applications follows familiar lines.
5 years ago
Biden leaves home to visit Delaware protest site
"We are a nation in pain, but we must not allow this pain to destroy us," Biden wrote. "We are a nation enraged, but we cannot allow our rage to consume us."
5 years ago
Primary becomes referendum on Daylin Leach’s behavior, harassment allegations
The key question for voters in the 17th Senate district primary isn’t about policy. It’s whether incumbent Daylin Leach’s past behavior is disqualifying.
5 years ago
‘Herculean task’ ahead for GOP challengers in Delco congressional race
The pandemic has scrapped the playbook for primary campaigning in a congressional district that made waves in 2018 after the redistricting decision.
5 years ago
Listen 1:37Judge orders Pa. to launch new method for visually impaired voters for next week’s primary
This approach would require the use of assistive technology, such as screen readers or the ability to update refreshable braille displays.
5 years ago
Flood of mail-in ballots in Pa. spurs fight to change deadlines
“No one wants to be in the situation where the presidential race comes down to Pa. and there is a week or two delay on us in delivering a victor," said state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
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Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
5 years ago
Six Democrats, one Republican vie to succeed DePasquale as auditor general
The candidates for Pennsylvania auditor general suggest the office has a significant role in oversight of the state's coronavirus response.
5 years ago
Can Joe Biden convince climate voters he is one of them?
Recently Biden named Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the authors of the Green New Deal, to co-chair a climate policy committee.
5 years ago
Biden says Wolf’s reopening plan for Pa. is a model for the nation
Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, received Wolf’s official endorsement on Wednesday and joined the governor for a virtual campaign event.
5 years ago
Pandemic puts a crimp on voter registration, potentially altering electorate
Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in registrations right before an election expecting high turnout.
5 years ago
Philly: Vote now by dropping your ballot into a special box at City Hall
Applications for mail-in voting are up 30x over the last presidential primary.
5 years ago
Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months
Biden and his wife, Jill, laid a wreath of white flowers tied with a white bow, and bowed their heads in silence at the park. He saluted and said "Never forget."
5 years ago
A tale of two (convention) cities fearing a second wave of COVID-19
At this point it is hard for convention planners to know whether the last two weeks in August would bring relative calm or a rerun of the outbreaks from March and April.
5 years ago
Local 98 backs Nikil Saval, Bernie-endorsed challenger for Philly state Senate seat
Incumbent Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese has held the powerful Harrisburg pulpit for 12 years.
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