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Elections

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

What happened in the PA-18 special election?

Last night, voters in Western Pa. went to the polls to vote in a special election that has been followed by political watchers nationwide ...

Air Date: March 14, 2018 10:20 am

Listen 18:58
Republican Rick Saccone, left, and Democrat Connor Lamb before the taping of their first debate in the special election in the Pa., 18th Congressional District at the KDKA TV studios, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The debate was recorded in the afternoon and scheduled to be broadcast at 7 PM Monday.
National Interest
Politics & Policy

The stink of Republican desperation fouls Trump’s Pennsylvania turf

You can tell Republicans are bracing for a humiliating congressional election defeat tonight in southwestern Pennsylvania by tracking their increasingly desperate behavior.

8 years ago

Donald Trump Jr. and Rick Saccone, GOP nominee for Pennsylvania's 18th district, shake hands with supporters during a campaign rally on Monday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

4 questions ahead of the special election in Pennsylvania

Tuesday's neck-and-neck special election in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional districts carries a lot of weight for both parties

8 years ago

Republican candidates for governor of Pennsylvania (from left), Laura Ellsworth, Paul Mango, and Scott Wagner, participates in a debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Trump effect? Pa. GOP governor candidates won’t show tax returns

The three Republicans running for the party's nomination for Pennsylvania governor say they will not release copies of their tax returns.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court redrew the commonwealth's congressional map last month, after declaring it unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Now, Republicans in the legislature are appealing to two federal courts to stay the change.
Courts & Law

Federal judges hear arguments in Pa. redistricting case

A fraught redistricting battle in Pennsylvania has taken a small step forward.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Pa. primaries … who knows??

Guests: Chris Potter, John Baer, Holly Otterbein  There are a lot of primary elections in Pennsylvania on the ho ...

Air Date: March 12, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
A commission of Pennsylvania lawmakers and state officials is working in Harrisburg to come up with a plan to pay down the state's pension debt. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Dems see surge of legislative candidates

Democrats hoping to claw their way out of a deep minority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives got some good news this week.

8 years ago

Despite the efforts of activists to get people more involved in the Democratic Party, an anticipated surge of candidates didn't materialize to run for party committee posts in Philadelphia. (WHYY file photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

No surge in candidates for Philly Democratic committee posts

Despite the efforts of activists to get people more involved in the party, roughly the same number of Democrats have filed to run for committee posts as four years ago.

8 years ago

Adult film star Stormy Daniels, left, signs autographs at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009.
National Interest
Politics & Policy

Team Trump braces for more Stormy weather

Nothing reveals Trump's unparalleled sleaze more than the ever-burgeoning Stormy story.

8 years ago

Republican candidates for governor of Pennsylvania (from left), Laura Ellsworth, Paul Mango, and Scott Wagner, participates in a debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Pa. gubernatorial hopefuls Mango, Wagner gently mix it up; Ellsworth avoids mild fray

Three Republicans vie for the opportunity to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf in November.

8 years ago

Listen 1:41
Former Deputy Mayor Rich Lazer (second from right) launches his congressional race at a South Philadelphia playground.
Politics & Policy

Former Philly deputy mayor enters race for Pa.’s newly redrawn 5th Congressional District

Richard Lazer, who has deep ties to organized labor, will seek the nomination in a mostly suburban district.

8 years ago

The three GOP gubernatorial hopefuls participated in a live, hourlong debate at Harrisburg Area Community College, moderated by Harrisburg journalists. (Chris Knight/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wagner, Ellsworth, and Mango face off in Pa. GOP debate

Pennsylvania's three candidates for the Republican nomination for governor are vying to distinguish themselves to voters as the May 15th primary election draws closer.

8 years ago

From left to right: Diego Uribe, Ben Shaman, Jake Richard, and Quinn Berger evalute Pennsylvania's new congressional district map compared to the 2011 version at the Westtown School in West Chester, Pa. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Despite landmark Pa. court decision, subjectivity remains in congressional mapmaking process

Now that districts have been completely overhauled, some big questions remain: just how much gerrymandering is too much?

8 years ago

Listen 6:28
Bill Green is exploring a run for Congress.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Bill Green for Congress?

Former Philly City Councilman Bill Green confirms nominating petitions are circulating for him to challenge U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle for Congress.

8 years ago

Christina Hartman during an appearance on WITF's Smart Talk. (Rich Copeland/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Well-funded Democratic contender joins 10th Congressional race

Pennsylvania's newly redrawn 10th Congressional District, which now encompasses both Harrisburg and York, is getting a new candidate.

8 years ago

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