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Elections

Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe
Politics & Policy

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

The first report on election night might show a massive lead for one candidate, but why does that lead dwindle in some races and grow in others?

12 months ago

Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Harris to visit Philly this weekend in 20th Pa. stop this year, campaign tells WHYY News

All eyes are on the swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than two weeks until Election Day.

12 months ago

a sign reads EARLY VOTE TODAY THIS JAWN MATTERS
Politics & Policy

What to do if you witness voter intimidation on Election Day

Election officials in Pa. and N.J. say they don’t anticipate issues Nov. 5. Should intimidation occur outside a polling place, voters should call the police or the local DA.

12 months ago

Listen 1:48
Election worker sorts vote-by-mail ballots
Politics & Policy

Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it

Voter fraud does happen occasionally. And when it does, we tend to hear a lot about it.

12 months ago

Vice President Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Liz Cheney helps Harris seek moderate votes in Chester County as they paint Trump as a dangerous choice

Kamala Harris is heading to the Pennsylvania suburbs and other critical battleground states Monday to court Republican voters who are uneasy about Donald Trump.

12 months ago

Hand recount of votes
Politics & Policy

Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow

Research shows that hand-counting ballots is more prone to error, delays results and costs more.

12 months ago

Voters on election day
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2024 general election in Philly

Here it is, our way to help Philadelphia residents who have avoided thinking about the Nov. 5 election till they absolutely had to.

12 months ago

Mack Betts
Politics & Policy

Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?

In a closely contested presidential election, as many expect 2024 to be, the results in a few counties in the key battleground states are likely to decide the outcome.

12 months ago

Voters wait to cast ballots
Politics & Policy

The race is so close. Here’s what happens if there’s a 269-269 Electoral College tie

It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie.

12 months ago

Elon Musk speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro calls Musk’s $1M offer to Pennsylvania voters ‘deeply concerning’

Trump supporter Elon Musk says the daily prize money is meant to “support the Constitution,” but an election law expert calls it “clearly illegal.”

12 months ago

Donald Trump Butler shooting
Politics & Policy

‘Stunning security failures’ led to assassination attempt at Trump rally in Pa., House report finds

The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in July was “preventable and should not have happened," according to a bipartisan House panel.

12 months ago

Voters outside of a building
Politics & Policy

Breaking down 2024 election ballot questions in Philadelphia’s suburbs

Voters in six boroughs and townships in Philadelphia’s collar counties will vote on ballot questions this November.

12 months ago

Listen 2:58
Elon Musk speaks onstage
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk said he’d give away $1M a day until Election Day for signing his PAC’s Constitution-backing petition. Is that legal?

The billionaire X owner promised Saturday to give away $1 million a day until Nov. 5 for people signing the petition. Some election experts say it's a violation of the law.

12 months ago

Donald Trump hands a customer fries
Politics & Policy

Trump visits Bucks County McDonald’s, offers no evidence for saying Harris didn’t work there in college

Furthering his proofless claim that Kamala Harris never worked at the fast-food chain, the former president worked the fry cooker and spoke in Lower Southampton Township.

12 months ago

Democrat Herb Conaway, Republican Dr. Rajesh Mohan, Green Party candidate Steve Welzer and Libertarian Chris Russomanno
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District candidates

With Congressman Andy Kim giving up his seat to run for Senate, four people are vying for the seat in the Democratic-leaning 3rd District.

12 months ago

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