Elections
Pa. GOP appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to halt new congressional maps
This is the third time in recent months they’ve made such an appeal in a gerrymandering case.
7 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek to moderate Pa. governor’s debate
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will face off in November against the winner of May's Republican primary.
7 years ago
Fact Check: Why didn’t Obama stop Russia’s election interference in 2016?
This story is complex and goes beyond a simple "True" or "False" grade.
7 years ago
Some worry Pa. court’s congressional map dilutes black votes
The 2rd district now appears to have nearly 10 percent fewer black voters than the corresponding district did in the previous map.
7 years ago
House Democrats get a fair shot at picking up Pennsylvania seats
I wish to thank the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for providing a solid reason not to write today about the Trumpster fire.
7 years ago
More than twice as many women are running for Congress in 2018 compared to 2016
Democratic women are amped up for 2018.
7 years ago
In boost for Democrats, Pa. Supreme Court dramatically overhauls state’s congressional map [updated]
Analysts think the court-drawn map will give Democrats a shot at winning at least half of Pennsylvania’s 18 districts.
7 years ago
Outside expert advises Pa. Supreme Court in drawing congressional district map
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is expected to decide Monday where Pennsylvania’s congressional boundaries will fall for the next two election cycles.
7 years ago
Court will now decide fate of Pa. congressional map — as Wolf, Republicans can’t find compromise
The Pa. Supreme Court will now decide the shape of the state’s 18 congressional districts, as Democratic ...
7 years ago
Where redistricting fights stand across the country
Even as Democrats and Republicans spend 2018 vying to win key races around the country, a larger legal battle underway this year could reshape the American political map.
7 years ago
Some political analysts have raised red flags about partisanship within the proposed map.
7 years ago
Ballot access eased for third-party, independent candidates in Pa.
Third-party and independent candidates will have an easier time running for office in Pennsylvania following settlement of a longstanding federal lawsuit.
7 years ago
Philly-area Democratic congressional hopefuls struggle to raise cash
At least 15 Democratic candidates are running in Philadelphia-area congressional primaries, but campaign finance reports show many are struggling to raise money.
7 years ago
Pa. GOP endorses Wagner for governor; Turzai bows out
The hat-tip gives Wagner a powerful new talking-point as he attempts to unseat Democratic Governor Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania to require voting machines with paper backup
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday ordered counties that plan to replace their electronic voting systems to buy machines that leave a paper trail — a safeguard against hacking.
7 years ago