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Elections

Bob Hugin, a Republican candidate running in the New Jersey primary election for U.S. Senate, talks to reporters after casting his vote in the New Jersey primary election, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Lincoln-Hubbard School in Summit, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Hugin’s past as pharma CEO motivates cancer survivor to form super PAC against him

So far, P4ADAction has spent $3.3 million on the NJ senate race, the second most of any super-PAC in the race.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen.Bob Casey, D-PA, delivers his closing statement during a debate with Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, Saturday Oct. 20, 2018, in the studio of WPVI-TV in Philadelphia. Casey, 58, of Scranton, is seeking a third six-year term. Barletta, 62, of Hazleton, is in his fourth term in Congress. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
Politics & Policy

Casey and Barletta debate pre-existing conditions, climate change response

In a TV debate, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sparred over health care, climate change and the economy. But they didn’t completely disagree on everything.

8 years ago

Elizabeth Fiedler, a candidate for state representative in Philadelphia, speaking at a fundraiser for DSA candidates in Pittsburgh. (Reid R. Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Democratic Socialists are coming to Harrisburg. What does it mean for environmental policies?

Candidates are calling for more regulations, and a severance tax in Harrisburg

8 years ago

This combination of October 2017 file photos shows Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf, (left), and Republican Scott Wagner. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania’s lopsided gubernatorial race, a study in contrasts

With under a month until the general election, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger Scott Wagner appear to be locked in an uneven contest.

8 years ago

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, listens to his Democratic challenger in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, Scott Wallace, during a debate at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

In Bucks County debate, Fitzpatrick and Wallace spar over who’s the real centrist

The two candidates in the nationally watched congressional race in Bucks County met for a sharply contested and substantive debate Friday ...

8 years ago

East Front of the U.S. Capitol at sunset in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Outside groups shower cash on Pa., N.J. races

we look at the Super PACs that poured tens of millions into local Congressional and US Senate races

8 years ago

Guillermina Gonzalez (left) and Laura Sturgeon are running for the Delaware House and Senate, respectively. Both candidates participated in a September gun control rally in Hockessin. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Two Latina candidates aim to make history in Delaware Legislature

About one in 10 Delawareans is Latino; slightly more than half of that population of nearly 1 million is female.

8 years ago

Listen 1:46
Protesters gather at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office at North Eighth Street after a rally in Center City Philadelphia June 30. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Immigrants in Philadelphia want help, but Dems say wait until after Nov. 6

Seeking action on immigration promises, and warning that their their votes are not guaranteed, immigrants and their advocates have targeted incumbent Democrats.

8 years ago

Listen 1:59
Ronald Lewis’ criminal record will be sealed in 2020 thanks to a state law supported by both candidates for Pennsylvania governor. (Aaron Moselle/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

One thing Pa. gubernatorial candidates agree on: Criminal justice system needs change

Seven nights a week, Ronald Lewis drives from Germantown to South Philadelphia to watch over a hulking boiler inside a chemical plant as ...

8 years ago

Listen 5:07
Screenshot of
Politics & Policy

Pivotal Bucks County congressional race draws national attention

There's an interesting race between Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, and Democrat is Scott Wallace.

8 years ago

Listen 5:29
A man works at his desk in the war room, where Facebook monitors election related content on the platform, in Menlo Park, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. (Jeff Chiu/AP Photo)
Community

Facebook’s election ‘war room’ takes aim at fake information

The war room is currently focused on Brazil's next round of elections and upcoming U.S. midterms.

8 years ago

FILE - In this July 14, 2018, file photo, computer mouse pads with Secure the Vote logo on them are seen on a vendor's table at a convention of state secretaries of state in Philadelphia. As alarms blare about Russian interference in U.S. elections, the Trump administration is facing criticism that it has no clear national strategy to protect the country during the upcoming midterms and beyond. Both Republicans and Democrats have criticized the administration’s response as fragmented, without enough coordination across federal agencies. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Voting: redistricting and restricting

Guests: Carol Kuniholm, Ari Berman How democratic is our democracy? As the 2018 midterms approach, a number of ef ...

Air Date: October 18, 2018 12:00 am

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Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (left) shakes hands with Republican challenger Rob Artlett prior to their debate that later grew contentious. Wednesday night. (Saquan Simpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Arlett angers Carper at Del. U.S. Senate debate by raising spousal abuse from decades ago

A University of Delaware debate Wednesday night among the four nominees for the U.S. Senate and House was a mostly civil affair, until it turned contentious.

8 years ago

(From left) U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez running for re-election, his Republican challenger, Bob Hugin; U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur running for re-election in New Jersey's 3rd District, his challenger, Andy Kim, a Democrat. (Emma Lee/WHYY, Julio Cortez/AP Photo; Emma Lee/WHYY; Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Republicans once campaigned on health care; now, N.J. Democrats take up tactic

Recent N.J. polls have shown health care to be among the top issues for voters heading into November’s midterm elections.

8 years ago

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The U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP, file)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Region’s Democrats pile up cash for congressional races

Democrats out-raised and outspent GOP candidates in most of the races, even in cases where Republicans were incumbents.

8 years ago

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