Elections
Pa. legislature’s delays could result in chaos for election officials and voters in November
“If they get too far into the weeds or attempt to drop in other fixes now, my fear is nothing will get done.”
6 years ago
Petition drive would bring back nonpartisan elections to Camden
Activists say having a primary in a city mostly full of Democrats and independents doesn’t make sense. The primary turns into the main election.
6 years ago
How to vote by mail in Philadelphia — and make sure your ballot counts
Can the USPS handle the onslaught? Here’s everything you need to know.
6 years ago
‘It’s ridiculous’: States struggle to accommodate COVID-19 positive voters
While COVID-19 positive voters may pose specific challenges to localities in some states, they are just the tip of the iceberg.
6 years ago
Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election
The success of the 2020 presidential election could hinge on a most unlikely government agency, the U.S. Postal Service. The current signs aren't promising.
6 years ago
In 2020, a female running mate won’t be a ‘Hail Mary’
There are many contrasts between Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were VP candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.
6 years ago
Doctors, hospitals launch voter registration efforts
Amid the dual public health crises of COVID-19 and racism, some in the medical community are prescribing a somewhat nontraditional remedy: voting.
6 years ago
Democrats worry attorney general has an ‘October surprise’ in the making
This time around, Democrats said they're suspicious of Barr. They said he misrepresented findings of an earlier investigation, by Robert Mueller, to benefit Trump.
6 years ago
Vote-by-mail worries: A ‘leaky pipeline’ in many states
Brace yourself for what’s expected to be the first U.S. presidential election conducted mostly by mail. It’s likely to be a wild ride.
6 years ago
Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
Even for a president known for his blunt criticism, Trump's remarks stood out and they signaled how contentious the campaign may get over the coming months.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s big mail problem
Some people in Philadelphia haven’t had their mail delivered in three weeks. What's going on — and what could it mean for mail-in ballots in November?
Air Date: August 6, 2020
Listen 13:4555 years after the Voting Rights Act, there’s still work to do
The fight for the Black vote has never been more important.
6 years ago
The partisan conflict behind a quest to purge up to 800,000 voters from Pa.’s rolls
Judicial Watch is suing Pa. and three suburban counties to more aggressively purge “inactive” voters. Opponents say that could lead to disenfranchisement.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Review of Pa. primary prompts elections agency to seek changes
The review of the primary argues the Legislature should permit ballots to be counted as long as they arrive in county election offices by the Friday after the election.
6 years ago
‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment.
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