Elections
Where are Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor getting their money?
In the GOP primary, Bill McSwain leans on rich donors, Dave White self-funds, Lou Barletta cruises, and Doug Mastriano leads with a shoestring budget.
2 years ago
Where are the Pa. Senate candidates getting their money?
In the Democratic primary, Fetterman leans on small donors, Lamb on PACs. And Barnette threatens to outstrip big-spending Republicans in polls.
2 years ago
GOP fears far-right candidate will be Pa. governor nominee
Doug Mastriano, a state senator since 2019, has run to the right of the nine-person Republican field and against the party’s establishment.
2 years ago
Redistricting forces a contentious Democratic primary in Northwest Philly
Consensus-builder vs. status-quo-disruptor: two Democratic incumbents face off in a Northwest Philly primary for the Pa. House.
2 years ago
Listen 3:17Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2022 primary election in Philadelphia
Your cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
2 years ago
The Regional Roundup: May 9, 2022
PA senate and gubernatorial candidate reactions to the SCOTUS abortion draft leak; Philadelphia police officer faces murder charges; the rise in gardening during the pandemic
Air Date: May 9, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Sen. Anthony Williams, 23-year incumbent, has his first real challenger. He says it’s ‘insulting’
Progressive Paul Prescod is running to unseat longtime Sen. Anthony Williams. Williams says Prescod is “from a band of socialist Democrats.”
2 years ago
Listen 5:07Oz’s ties to Turkey attacked in Pennsylvania’s Senate race
The criticism of Oz and his ties to Turkey has mushroomed in the weeks after Oz won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
2 years ago
Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.
2 years ago
Judge: Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified for reelection
The decision will ultimately be up to Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
2 years ago
Lawmakers navigate Pennsylvania primary with unfamiliar maps
Going before voters in the May 17 primary election will be candidates for all 203 House and 25 of 50 Senate seats.
2 years ago
False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail
Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.
2 years ago
After Trump’s endorsement, J.D. Vance wins a crowded Ohio GOP Senate race, the AP says
Author J.D. Vance emerged from a crowded Republican primary in Ohio, and now becomes the favorite in the general election in the GOP-leaning state.
2 years ago
Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta
A special grand jury was selected Monday for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
2 years ago
The Regional Roundup: May 2, 2022
A damaging new report on child welfare in Philly; opening up our closed primary election system to over a million voters; NJ works to preserve the Atlantic white cedar tree
Air Date: May 2, 2022 10:00 am
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