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Elections

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Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP seeks to gain control of state’s highest court, where final decisions are made on voting and abortion

Republicans are looking to overturn the Democrats’ majority on the state Supreme Court in an unusually aggressive campaign.

10 months ago

Listen 1:19
N.J. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: These 5 Republicans are running for the GOP nomination for governor

Justin Barbera, Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli, Mario Kranjac and Bill Spadea are vying for their party’s nomination.

10 months ago

A sign on a door reads SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running

Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.

10 months ago

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District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

A procrastinator’s guide to the 2025 primary election in Philadelphia

Primary day is May 20. Mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. that day.

10 months ago

Tom Mehaffie speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills

In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.

10 months ago

The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly primary voters will see three ballot questions. Here’s what they mean

The amendments would boost spending on affordable housing, increase prison oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused people.

10 months ago

Mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

After a delay, primary election ballots are finally on their way to Philadelphia voters

Also, today is the voter registration deadline for the May 20 primary election.

10 months ago

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Money

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America

At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.

10 months ago

Larry Krasner speaks
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record

A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.

11 months ago

Shreya Srinivasan fills out her mail-in ballot at a Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot

Here’s what to know, from voter deadlines and secure drop boxes to curing your mail ballot.

11 months ago

A voter line stretches out of the firehouse on Main Street in Moorestown Township, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 10. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

11 months ago

Voting booths set up on election day
Politics & Policy

How the House’s requirement to prove U.S. citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote

The SAVE Act compels states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof of United States citizenship."

11 months ago

Camden County N.J. election officials demonstrate mail-in voting
Courts & Law

Del., N.J. among states suing to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

The lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago.

11 months ago

side-by-side photos of Bob Harvie and Brian Fitzpatrick
Politics & Policy

Bucks Commissioner Bob Harvie to challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress in 2026

Harvie, born and raised in Bristol, has served as county commissioner since 2020.

11 months ago

Listen 1:10
Chester County election workers process ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules

Citing constitutional violations, a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania election boards can't invalidate mail-in ballots over missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.

11 months ago

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