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Elections

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

Listen 5:30
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

Republican Delaware state Sen. Greg Lavelle says this campaign mailer from First State First PAC is an
Politics & Policy

Delaware Dems accuse two GOP politicians of election law violations

Republican candidates for state Senate, treasurer coordinate campaigns with political action committees, Democratic Party alleges.

8 years ago

US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania's 8th district talks to a crowd of constituents during a town hall in Bensalem, PA August 22nd 2017. (Emily Cohen for NewsWorks)
Politics & Policy

Fitzpatrick campaign fires man who posed as reporter at opponent’s event

Fitzpatrick’s campaign told the Bucks County Courier Times it fired the man after finding out about the incident from a reporter. I

8 years ago

Yecenia Vazquez (left) and Jaime Knowles hold signs in front of a large Puerto Rican flag that was laid it at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A group of activist smarched the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to commemorate the people who died in Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
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Remembering thousands of Hurricane Maria victims, marching for accountability

Hundreds gathered at Logan Circle in Center City Philadelphia over the weekend to protest the federal government's handling of the hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.

8 years ago

Jonathan Gorman, 31, a Democrat from Conshohocken, says the makeup of the Supreme Court is the biggest motivator for him to vote in the midterm election. Gorman attended the Conshohocken Beer Festival, on Saturday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Some Pennsylvania voters are catching the blue wave, others not so much

Those attending the Conshohocken Beer Festival over the weekend show a mix of apathy, excitement and distrust heading into next month's mid-term elections.

8 years ago

Listen 2:03
The Colorado Senate, as seen on the first day of its 2018 session, Jan. 10, 2018 in Denver. A group called Unite America is determined to weaken the power of the two major political parties by trying to elect unaffiliated members in Colorado this fall. (Joe Amon/Denver Post via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

With voters souring on major parties, group recruits ‘none of the above’ candidates

In the middle of a fiercely-fought election between Democrats and Republicans, one group is trying to encourage voters to pick candidates from outside of the two-party system.

8 years ago

Election officials across the country have worked hard to prioritize security ahead of November's midterms, but some strategies could have the unintended effect of sometimes making voting harder. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

To deter foreign hackers, some states — including Pennsylvania — may also be deterring voters

At least nine states do not allow access from the international IP address, but allowed access from a U.S. IP address.

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

Analyzing key midterm races for South Jersey voters

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY reporter Joe Hernandez about the latest on a handful of contests important to the election narrative in South Jersey.

8 years ago

Listen 6:12
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (right) throws his weight behind six Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidates he says will bring an end to partisan gerrymandering in the state. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

State redistricting in mind, former AG Holder stumps for Pa. Democrats

He wants Democrats to have a stonger voice in Harrisburg when lawmakers draw the state’s next legislative map in 2021.

8 years ago

An election official places a sign as voters line up outside a polling place November 2016 in Fogelsville, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Lyft, Uber offers discounted or free rides to get to polls on Election Day

Midterm elections are fast approaching and Lyft and Uber are trying to make getting to the polls a whole lot easier.

8 years ago

Dozens of protesters gather on a Philadelphia street corner to urge Governor Tom Wolf to change a number of new prison security measures. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Protesters crash Wolf fundraiser, demand he rethink tighter prison security

Dozens of protesters and police clashed at a campaign fundraiser for Democratic Governor Tom Wolf Wednesday night.

8 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf listens to a question from a student at a forum at the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Wolf, Wagner field education questions from students at Philly forum

No, it wasn’t a debate. But the two men vying to win Penn ...

8 years ago

NextGen Pennsylvania holds a voter registration drive on the Drexel Campus. (NextGen Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy

Del., N.J., Pa. universities make ‘best of’ list for voter engagement efforts

The Washington Monthly magazine evaluates schools on contributions to social mobility, research and public service.

8 years ago

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