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Elections

A voter shows off their election sticker in Philadelphia
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These Philadelphians say too much is happening to take an election ‘off’

Olde Kensington voters came out for state Supreme Court retention votes, and to stay vigilant and connected locally.

4 weeks ago

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia.
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Election 2025: Still have your Pa. or N.J. mail ballot? You can hand it in today

Approximately 21% of Pennsylvania mail voters had yet to return their ballots as of Tuesday morning.

4 weeks ago

Election Day 2025 - from the Pa. Supreme Court retention race, over the Philly DA's race, to the NJ gubernatorial race and more.
Studio 2
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Election Day 2025: Key races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Studio 2 unpacks the biggest races on the ballot. In the Garden State, voters are choosing between Republican Ciattarelli and Democrat Sherrill. Philly is picking the next DA.

Air Date: November 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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Voters come and go at the Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center in North Philadelphia.
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Missing voter rolls and unfounded bomb threats: Voters in Chester County and New Jersey run into issues at the polls

One suburban voter described the experience as “disenfranchising.”

4 weeks ago

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill arrives to a campaign stop at a train station in Westfield, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
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Trump’s policies and inflation drive governor’s race in New Jersey, where GOP has been making gains

The outcome could gauge how the electorate is responding to Trump’s policies and whether some groups of core Democratic voters still have faith in the party’s leadership.

4 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty in their judicial robes
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania could keep its Democratic high court majority or get partisan deadlock on the bench

In an era of increasingly polarized judicial elections, Republicans mounted a late-emerging campaign to defeat the justices.

4 weeks ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
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Pennsylvania 2025 election results

See full results, including races for Philadelphia district attorney as well as judicial contests on Pa.'s Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts.

4 weeks ago

''I Voted'' stickers are displayed at the Philadelphia election warehouse in Philadelphia on Oct. 25, 2024.
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Philadelphia 2025 election results

See full results from Philly’s 2025 election, including the race between incumbent DA Larry Krasner and Republican challenger Pat Dugan.

4 weeks ago

Willingboro resident Hezekiah Sara shows off his viting sticker after casting his ballot at Stuart Elementary School.
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Election Day 2025 is underway in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know

Voters will weigh in on consequential races for the Pa. Supreme Court, Philadelphia district attorney and New Jersey governor, among others.

4 weeks ago

An election volunteer offers voters an
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New Jersey 2025 election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2025 election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.

4 weeks ago

People walk past a
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AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made

The Associated Press will compile votes and declare winners in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday, just as the news organization has done for nearly 180 years.

1 month ago

Jersey City mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey, center, listens during a community event
Politics & Policy

Jim McGreevey is back on the ballot, 21 years after scandal led him to resign as New Jersey governor

McGreevey's running for mayor of Jersey City, the state’s second-largest city.

1 month ago

Republican Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democrat Mikie Sherrill during the final debate in governors race, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
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New Jersey’s governor race is projected to be the most expensive in state history

The total amount of money spent during the primary and general election will top $200 million by Election Day.

1 month ago

Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin speaks
Politics & Policy

Democrats, allied groups pour millions into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race to counter GOP campaign

At issue in Tuesday's election is whether the three justices will each serve another term, up to 10 years.

1 month ago

A Halloween display of unwanted campaign fliers
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What to expect in New Jersey on Election Day

New Jersey has been a reliable state for Democrats in presidential elections, having not gone for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

1 month ago

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