Elections
Automatic straight-ticket voting divides Democrats in statehouse election reform talks
Legislation that would abolish straight-ticket voting was amended Tuesday to add reforms long sought by critics of Pennsylvania’s election laws.
7 years ago
Delaware County could be controlled by Democrats for the first time in history. Why the political shift from red to blue began long before President Trump.
Air Date: October 23, 2019
Listen 12:03‘Libraries saved my life’: Third-party candidates dominate City Council forum in North Philly
None of the five Democratic nominees and only two of the five Republicans showed up.
7 years ago
Former State Department official, Richard Stengel discusses his new book, "Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It."
Air Date: October 18, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:46New voting systems about to launch in more than half of Pennsylvania counties
The vast majority of Pa. voters will fill out ballots by hand Nov. 5. In the past, direct-recording electronic machines dominated.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential debate: October edition
A look at hows the candidate's performed at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Columbus, Ohio.
Air Date: October 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:466 takeaways from the 4th Democratic presidential primary debate
The fourth Democratic debate was a long one. You might not have made it through the whole thing, but there were some potentially consequential moments.
7 years ago
MeToo leader launches new hashtag to mobilize voters
It reflects a frustration among activists that issues of sexual violence and harassment have largely been absent from the debate stage and campaign trail.
7 years ago
7 questions ahead of the next Democratic primary debate
The last few weeks have been dominated by the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But Democratic presidential candidates take center stage again this week.
7 years ago
The surging Working Families candidate already has a pile of endorsements and cash.
7 years ago
Delco Council candidates debate for first time in testy race
The six candidates for Delaware County Council debated each other Thursday night. There will be two more debates ahead of the November 5th election.
7 years ago
Survey: Most Pa. voters support independent redistricting commission
Redistricting reform is a top goal for many good government supporters in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
N.J. has elections in odd years — you can thank the Constitution of 1947 for that
The conveners of the 1947 state constitutional convention chose to hold state elections during the years when there are no federal elections.
7 years ago
Listen 4:12Trump administration says it ‘cannot participate’ in impeachment inquiry
The White House says they will not participate in Congress's ongoing impeachment inquiry, heightening a political and legal standoff between the two branches of government.
7 years ago
This left-wing organizer wants to steal a powerful Pa. Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine
Nikil Saval of Reclaim Philadelphia hosts his first fundraiser next week.
7 years ago














