
Elections
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.
8 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.
8 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 ...
8 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.
8 years ago
Some political analysts have raised red flags about partisanship within the proposed map.
8 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.
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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.
8 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.
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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.
8 years ago
GRAPHIC: Pa. Republican leaders propose new congressional map on eve of deadline
UPDATE: Hours before the state Supreme Court-imposed deadli ...
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Friday is the court-imposed deadline for the Pennsylvania legislature to agree on a new ...
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Listen 0:00Pa. legislature will miss redistricting deadline, but negotiations may continue
Republican leaders in Pennsylvania’s House and Senate said Thursday evening it is impossible for them to pass a new congressional map before the state Supreme Court’s Friday.
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Pa. Supreme Court details violation of voter rights in full opinion striking down congressional map
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court found that the state’s congressional district map deprives voters’ of their right to “free and equal” elections.
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Former prosecutor takes a shot at Meehan’s congressional seat
Former federal prosecutor Ashley Lunkenheimer joins the crowded Democratic field in 7th Congressional District run.
8 years ago
Third of Pa. delegation decamping U.S. House, leaving six seats up for grabs
Pennsylvania will have at least six open congressional seats in the upcoming midterm election as one incumbent after another has decided not to run again.
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