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Elections
Insurgents win two legislative seats in Pennsylvania’s House
Lizz Fiedler and Chris Rabb were able to beat Democratic organizations
7 years ago
Listen 6:21Whistleblower: Cambridge Analytica aimed to trigger paranoia, racial biases
"Cambridge Analytica sought to identify mental and emotional characteristics in certain subsets of the American population and worked to exploit them."
7 years ago
Pa. primary election results and analysis
Guests: Dave Davies, Chris Borick, Chris Potter 2018 is a particularly fascinating year for primary elections for ...
Air Date: May 16, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:24Pa. women lead charge for Congress
Three women will lead local Democrats into a potentially game-changing general election
7 years ago
Listen 6:31NewsWorks Tonight, May 15, 2018
With polls open until 8 p.m., we have the latest in the Pennsylvania primary. The Pennsylvania legislature is considering a bill that wou ...
Air Date: May 15, 2018
Listen 21:30Primary day is first test of Pa.’s redrawn congressional map
Pennsylvania voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the first election under a new congressional map that’s expected to yield ...
7 years ago
Philly mobilizing to deter fraud at polls during primaries
In preparation for Tuesday's primary election, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is mobilizing a special task force to keep an eye on the polls.
7 years ago
A primer on the ‘weirdest elected position in Philadelphia’
Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.
7 years ago
Scientists experiment with congressional candidacy in Pennsylvania, around U.S.
More than 50 scientists are running for federal office this year. Right now, the vast majority of people in Congress have backgrounds in law, business, or politics.
7 years ago
Listen 3:59In ‘unprecedented’ Lt. Gov. race, Stack reckons with a crowded field
Of all the crowded races in Tuesday's primary election, perhaps none is odder than the one for lieutenant governor.
7 years ago
On primary day, Republicans and Democrats agree new congressional map may cause confusion
Both Republicans and Democrats expect some party members to show up to the polls on Tuesday and be surprised to learn that their congressional district has changed.
7 years ago
Listen 03:18Climate change, pipelines, severance tax: Where the GOP gubernatorial candidates stand
Pittsburgh attorney Laura Ellsworth, Pittsburgh businessman Paul Mango, and state Sen. Scott Wagner (R-York County) are running for the Republican nomination.
7 years ago
Sanders backs Lazer in 5th District congressional race
Bernie Sanders endorsed Rich Lazer in the 5th Congressional District Democratic primary.
7 years ago
Electricians union spends big on Philly legislative race
IBEW Local 98 drops $112,500 on state legislative race in South Philadelphia
7 years ago
FEC says candidates can use campaign funds for child care
The Federal Election Commission has ruled that federal candidates can use campaign funds to pay for child care costs that result from time spent running for office.
7 years ago