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Paul Mango, a Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, participates in a debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Mango running hard for Pa. governor’s office

GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Mango hoping to win party's nomination on May 15.

7 years ago

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Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a primary debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Scott Wagner: Blue-collar guy determined to change Harrisburg

Scott Wagner talks about his past and plans as he pursues the GOP nomination to run against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf for Pennsylvania governor.

7 years ago

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House Majority Leader Dave Reed speaks to reporters. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
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As term wanes, Pa. House GOP leader plans to tackle redistricting

Currently, congressional redistricting is done by the Legislature, and the governor signs off on it.

7 years ago

Brian Fitzpatrick, the Republican incumben in Bucks County's 1st Congressional District, is facing a challenge from pro-Trump candidate Dean Malik.
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Bucks Republicans clash over Russia, immigration in congressional debate

Incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Doylestown attorney Dean Malik debated the issues as the May 15 primary nears.

7 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, May 1, 2018

A Philadelphia court hosts a courtroom to help the city clear out a backlog of bench warrants.  A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia s ...

Air Date: May 1, 2018

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A conference room in the Farm Show complex became a showroom for a selection of potential new voting machines on Thursday. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
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New voting machines go on display in Pa.; counties search for ways to pay

The new options vary, but all would produce a paper trail — making election results easier to verify.

7 years ago

Congressional candidate Michele Lawrence speaks to supporters at her campaign headquarters. (Dave Davies/WHYY)
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Philly congressional candidate fails to file campaign finance report

Philadelphia congressional hopeful Michele Lawrence never filed campaign finance report due April 15.

7 years ago

John Dougherty is business manager of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which donated $200,000 to a Super PAC supporting Congressional candidate Rich Lazer. (Katie Colaneri/WHYY, file)
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Super PAC opens fire in Delco congressional race, two candidates quit

A super PAC funded by the Philadelphia area electricians union has spent $200,000 to run a TV ad supporting South Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.

7 years ago

Democratic candidates Rachel Reddick and Scott Wallace
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Bucks County Democrats battle to take on Fitzpatrick

A self-funding millionaire and military veteran go at it in Bucks County Democratic congressional primary.

7 years ago

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Gov. Tom Wolf walks with Sen. Bob Casey outside of the Oregon Diner, Friday, May 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
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Pa. poll reinforces theory of Democrats’ 2018 wave

A new poll from Muhlenberg College is giving Democrats reason to feel hopeful about their midterm chances in November.

7 years ago

Former Deputy Mayor Rich Lazer (second from right) launches his congressional race at a South Philadelphia playground.
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Electricians union Local 98 gives $200,000 to super PAC

A super PAC backed by Electricians Local 98 has formed a super PAC to help Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
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NewsWorks Tonight, April 17, 2018

One person is dead after a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia. Experts say the city’s police depar ...

Air Date: April 17, 2018

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders held dueling news conferences after hours of meetings late Friday to announce their inability to come to a budget deal,. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo, file)
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N.J. Gov. signs bill requiring automatic voter registration

The measure makes New Jersey the 12th state along with the District of Columbia to have automatic voter registration.

8 years ago

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa.  (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
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Dent to leave Congress — another Pa. special election coming

Republican U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent of the Lehigh Valley says he'll resign from Congress in the coming weeks

8 years ago

Republican Rob Arlett announces his campaign for U.S. Senate in Wilmington. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
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Delaware Republican Arlett launches campaign for U.S. Senate

Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett announced his campaign for Senate during a three-county tour of Delaware.

8 years ago

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