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Politics & Policy

Democrats haven’t held the Pa. Senate in nearly 50 years. Philly’s suburban swing districts may change that

Democrats have big policy plans if they win the three seats they need for a majority in the state Senate.

5 hours ago

Vote Here sign in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

New series of Philadelphia neighborhood events aims to boost voter participation

The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office’s new program is trying to get Philadelphians in all neighborhoods to vote amid decreased voter turnout.

3 days ago

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A ''Vote Here'' sign on a lawn directs voters to a polling place for an election on June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

4 days ago

Election worker counting mail ballots
Politics & Policy

Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

Despite the constant attacks from Trump, mail voting remains popular with voters of both major parties.

6 days ago

Yvonne Daniels holding up a sign at a pro-USPS protest.
Politics & Policy

Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear

Trump has repeatedly tried to unilaterally change voting procedures since he took office for the second time, only to be blocked by the courts.

6 days ago

People vote in the Democratic primaries at Blair-Caldwell Library
Politics & Policy

Why American elections are so complicated — and secure

Most Americans by now have probably heard stories about voter fraud. When these incidents happen, they are often caught and prosecuted.

6 days ago

the front of a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission location
Politics & Policy

GOP leaders in N.J. pounce on voter registration glitch, blame Democrats

Several GOP legislators say they warned Democrats about voter security and driver’s licenses for noncitizens, but they were ignored.

2 weeks ago

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A voter arrives at the Moorestown Township Fire Station to cast a ballot in the 2025 general election.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill says a glitch in the Motor Vehicle Commission’s computer system improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote 3 years ago

The governor said fewer than 400 people wound up casting ballots illegally, and that the vendor responsible for the error is being replaced.

2 weeks ago

A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Judge grants partial victory in Philadelphia write-in votes lawsuit

Four Republican write-in candidates must be seated, but the fate of many others remains unclear.

2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks from a prodium
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro lends political capital to launch coordinated campaign to help elect Pennsylvania Democrats

State Democratic leaders announced the effort in the district of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, one of four Republican-held seats they hope to flip in November.

2 weeks ago

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The Supreme Court building.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.

1 month ago

Alrededor de una cuarta parte de los votos en las elecciones de 2024
Courts & Law

“Cosas de ciencia ficción”: seres no humanos podrán seguir votando en una localidad costera de Delaware después de que un juez desestimara la impugnación de ACLU

Los legisladores estatales permitieron a Fenwick Island modificar su carta constitutiva en 2008 para autorizar el voto de corporaciones, fideicomisos y otras entidades.

1 month ago

The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court decision time

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

Air Date: June 22, 2026 1:00 pm

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outside Legislative Hall
Community

Same-day voter registration bill fails in the Delaware House, other voting legislation advances

Several proposed constitutional amendments on voting are making their way through the Delaware General Assembly.

2 months ago

mail ballots being processed
Politics & Policy

Chester County names Michele DiCaprio as new voter services director, following 2025 election controversy

The West Chester resident was previously a senior U.S. diplomat in Mozambique.

2 months ago

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