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Elections

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.

3 days ago

The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Studio 2
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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago

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Cindy Bass in council chambers
Politics & Policy

Ward election in Philly under protest after questionable voice vote

This week’s vote is being appealed to the Democratic City Committee after Councilmember Cindy Bass approved a voice vote in her own favor.

2 weeks ago

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box?

How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?

Air Date: June 8, 2026 1:00 pm

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Adam Hamawy addresses supporters at watch party
Politics & Policy

Adam Hamawy won a wide-open Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. What were his keys to victory?

With no more county line ballot design in the Garden State, a super PAC played a crucial part in the outcome of the race.

3 weeks ago

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A sign directs voters to a polling place for the New Jersey primary election in Cherry Hill Township, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results

Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.

3 weeks ago

Aerial view of Fenwick Island
Courts & Law

‘The stuff of science fiction’: Nonhumans can continue voting in Delaware beach town after judge tosses ACLU’s challenge

State lawmakers let Fenwick Island change its charter in 2008 to permit voting by corporations, trusts and other “artificial" entities.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:45
Justin Murphy
Politics & Policy

Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November

Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.

3 weeks ago

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Adam Hamawy is seen at a Democratic primary victory celebration
Politics & Policy

Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District

Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

3 weeks ago

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Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, who won the 2026 Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Zack Mullock wins New Jersey’s Democratic primary for 2nd Congressional District. He’ll face Van Drew in November

Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.

3 weeks ago

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A headshot of Michal McGuire
Politics & Policy

Michael McGuire wins Republican primary for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.

3 weeks ago

Rebecca Bennett, Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Bridgewater, N.J
Politics & Policy

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

4 weeks ago

A voter arrives to cast his ballot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Haddon Township on New Jersey primary Election Day on June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Republicans will choose a candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Cory Booker in November, and 14 candidates are competing in the state’s 12th Congressional District.

4 weeks ago

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