Elections
Trump repeats unfounded claims about mail-in voting, threatens funding to 2 states
In a tweet Wednesday, Trump falsely claimed the state was sending ballots, not ballot applications, and said that because of that, its federal funding was at risk.
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Mail voting, new machines feature in Pennsylvania primary
More than 1 million Pennsylvania voters have requested mail-in ballots, including 700,000 Democrats and 310,000 Republicans.
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Grassroots art campaign: stay home and vote by mail
Philadelphia artists design a poster campaign to encourage people to stay home on election day and vote by mail.
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Listen 1:51How to vote in Pennsylvania during a pandemic
Officials are scrambling to adapt the June 2 primary to a new, coronavirus-induced reality. Unknowns remain, but here’s a guide to navigating the process.
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Coronavirus update: Nonessential businesses can reopen in N.J. on Monday
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order effective Monday morning for nonessential construction and retail to reopen.
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Philly slashes polling places, 4 in 5 will not open for the June primary
Mail-in voting is the best way to go, election officials say.
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Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign
Democrats aren't questioning his public health stance, but some of them wonder whether his digital-focused campaign is ready for a grueling battle against Donald Trump.
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Does Atlantic City need a mayor? Voters to weigh in by mail
Atlantic City's local government, which has been plagued by corruption dating back 100 years, could get a big change this week.
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Lancaster, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Dauphin counties have all announced plans to move from the more restrictive “red” phase to “yellow.”
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Ballot question: Should Philly relax the anti-corruption ban on political activity?
If passed, the city would still have some of the strongest restrictions in the country.
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Ballot question: Should Philly create a permanent labor department to protect workers’ rights?
The idea has been successful in other U.S. cities.
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Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware postpones presidential primary again
Gov. John Carney has issued a second delay for Delaware's presidential primary, postponing it until July 7.
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As Pa. poll workers worry about safety, staffing for June primary will be a challenge
Pa. is urging voters to take advantage of mail-in options this primary. Some county officials are worried it won’t be enough to prevent COVID-19 spread.
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Listen 1:51The legal fight over voting rights during the pandemic is getting hotter
Some lawsuits are challenging efforts to make it easier to get absentee ballots, others call on states to do more to make voting accessible.
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