
Elections
Trump campaign tapes voters at Philly drop boxes, threatens lawsuit
The campaign acknowledged the taping in a letter from a lawyer that complained it had caught voters on video illegally depositing multiple ballots.
4 years ago
Trump and Biden had a real debate, and 4 other takeaways
The debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump focused on corruption, but the pandemic remains a big issue.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate
The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.
4 years ago
WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.
4 years ago
How Amy Coney Barrett could be key to new lawsuit to block Pa.’s mail-in ballot extension
A new federal lawsuit seeks to block Pennsylvania officials from counting mail-in and absentee ballots received within three days after Election Day.
4 years ago
Judge tosses Trump challenge to New Jersey mail ballots
The Trump campaign alleged that New Jersey's ballot procedures violated the Constitution and opened the door to widespread voter fraud.
4 years ago
Freshman congresswoman in Pa.’s 6th district faces challenge from fellow engineer
Chrissy Houlahan is the first female representative from the district. John Emmons praises President Trump's policies.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
Trump and Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with 12 days to go.
4 years ago
In low-turnout North Philly, voters battle misinformation to get out and vote early
Oct. 27 deadline to request a mail ballot approaches as officials push to spread info about satellite offices.
4 years ago
Talks collapse on a deal to let Pa. counties open mail ballots before Election Day
With no deal between Wolf and the GOP-led legislature, mail ballot processing can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day, opening room for candidates to falsely declare victory.
4 years ago
There’s a lot at stake for the climate in the 2020 election
Despite the cascade of other crises this year, climate change has emerged as a key election issue. The presidential candidates' positions on it could not be more different.
4 years ago
5 questions ahead of the last Trump-Biden presidential debate
This is the last chance for both candidates to make their arguments to a broad audience of the public for why they should be president — and there's a lot on the line.
4 years ago
Saving suburbia? Why housing is a hot topic in the 2020 election
Trump talks about keeping low-income housing out while Biden vows to help more families afford housing. Here’s what their promises mean for the region.
4 years ago
Obama at Philly Biden rally: ‘You’ve got to turn out like never before’
Former President Barack Obama visited Philadelphia Wednesday for his first in-person campaign events of the election cycle on behalf of Joe Biden.
4 years ago
Mom says Philly native Kristen Welker will be the perfect debate moderator
Kristen, who co-anchors “Weekend TODAY,” is the first Black woman to moderate a presidential debate since Carole Simpson in 1992.
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