Elections
But they could wait until September to formally resign — for a few different reasons.
2 years ago
The exact language of the deal is still being written, and, if finalized, it would need approval from lawmakers in both chambers as well as Gov. Tom Wolf.
2 years ago
Pa. bills on poll watchers, earlier presidential primary advance
The state's primary during presidential election years would be moved from the fourth Tuesday in April to the third Tuesday in March.
2 years ago
For Philly mayoral wannabes in City Council, this year’s budget starts their campaigns
What some council members were backing for the Philly budget points to themes you’ll be hearing in the 2023 campaign for mayor.
2 years ago
The Trump campaign tried to use fake electors, says Rep. Adam Schiff
Schiff details how Trump and his campaign "were directly involved in advancing and coordinating the plot to replace Biden electors with fake electors not chosen by the voters.
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Jan. 6 panel: Local ‘heroes’ rebuffed Trump, then faced threats
The hearing was punctuated throughout with accounts of the personal attacks faced by state and local officials.
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Wilmington lawmakers want younger candidates to run for council, mayor
In an effort to encourage young people to participate in city government, Wilmington City Council members move to lower the age for candidates.
2 years ago
Unlikely duo: Pennsylvania Democrats aim for united front
The fate of the Democratic Party is intertwined in a pair of Pennsylvania elections that’ll be closely watched this year.
2 years ago
Why do Philadelphia city officials have to ‘resign to run’ for higher office?
Despite Council resolutions trying to change the rule, voters have repeatedly opted to keep it in place.
2 years ago
Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
2 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor in 2023? Candidates are getting ready to declare
At least seven city officials and one grocery store magnate are making plans to run. Announcements could start in the coming weeks.
2 years ago
What the 2022 primaries say about the state of politics in N.J.
According to the state’s Division of Elections, more than 657,000 people voted in Congressional primaries last week, compared to more than 632,000 in 2018.
2 years ago
Mastriano brings election denier onto Pa. governor campaign
Ellis, speaking on her podcast last month, said, “I like to say that Doug Mastriano is the Donald Trump of Pennsylvania.”
2 years ago
Joshua Macias was arrested on gun charges during the 2020 election count. Now he has been placed among the inner circle of insurrection leaders.
2 years ago
Republican primaries show that Trump voters don’t always follow his endorsements
Republican voters — even those who maintain Donald Trump was a great president — are not marching in lockstep with him. Many are instead bucking his preferred GOP candidates.
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