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Elections

Curtis Bashaw and Rep. Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

N.J. U.S. Senate race: Key takeaways from the first debate between candidates Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw

New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate debated affordability, border security and other issues.

2 years ago

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headshots for John Lawrence and Cristian Luna
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. John Lawrence and Democratic challenger Cristian Luna

The 13th District race between John Lawrence and Cristian Luna could swing the balance in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2 years ago

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a hand holds mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election

The court rejected a request to block enforcement of a requirement that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date.

2 years ago

Elon Musk jumps in the air next to Donald Trump onstage
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk makes appearance at Trump rally in Butler, Pa.

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO stood with the GOP nominee on Saturday where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Musk also has created a super PAC supporting Trump.

2 years ago

Anna Payne and Joe Hogan
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Joe Hogan and Democratic challenger Anna Payne

Anna Payne is challenging Republican incumbent state Rep. Joe Hogan in a face-off that could determine which party controls the state House.

2 years ago

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Man details a mural that reads
Community

LOVE Park murals urge Philadelphians to the polls

Mural Arts’ “To the Polls” temporary murals have returned to Center City with new messages about voting.

2 years ago

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Commissioners Jamila Winder, left, and Neil Makhija, right, pose with Montgomery County's new voter services van.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County launches voter outreach van

Voters registered in the county can access a range of services onboard, including registering to vote, requesting mail ballots, returning mail ballots and more.

2 years ago

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A person holds up a protest sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics & Policy

Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures

Abortion rights groups have outraised opponents by a nearly 8-to-1 margin in campaigns for ballot measures across the U.S. this year.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Harris and Trump battle for labor support as dockworkers suspend strike

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to get the upper hand with working-class voters in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.

2 years ago

Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

‘Liar’: Casey, McCormick accuse each other of dishonesty in first Pa. Senate debate

Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick sparred over a range of issues and accused each other of misrepresenting each other’s positions.

2 years ago

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Travis Williams
Politics & Policy

Delaware Dems seem poised to retain ‘stranglehold’ on statewide offices, legislature, but some call one-party rule unhealthy

Republicans haven’t held one of the nine statewide seats since 2018, but some pin hopes on “Delaware yellow” gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone.

2 years ago

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Actors dance onstage
Arts & Entertainment

How to stop worrying and love the election cycle: ‘This Is the Week That Is’ brings comedy to the presidential race

“This Is the Week That Is,” the annual spoof of current events, takes aim at the presidential election.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing

Donald Trump is fond of a data chart that shows the stark contrast of the U.S.-Mexico border crossings between his time in the White House and President Joe Biden’s tenure.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris meeting people impacted by the hurricane
Politics & Policy

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast in the last week, an amount that if concentrated in North Carolina would cover the state in 3 1/2 feet of water.

2 years ago

Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

Casey, McCormick to meet for first debate in Pennsylvania’s battleground Senate race

Casey, perhaps Pennsylvania’s best-known politician, is seeking a fourth term and is facing what he calls his toughest reelection challenge yet.

2 years ago

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