
Elections
Pa. primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 20. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
3 months ago
Trump signs sweeping action overhauling U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
Trump says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists.
3 months ago
Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race
No matter the result, the Senate will remain comfortably in Republican control.
3 months ago
Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea
Durr, a vocal Trump supporter, said in a statement ahead of the June primary that he didn't bring in enough money to qualify for matching funds and wouldn't be in debates.
3 months ago
Krasner, Dugan battle over old accusations at DA forum
The District Attorney and retired judge will face each other in a May 20 primary.
3 months ago
Dan Meuser — one of Trump's strongest allies in the commonwealth — held a town hall-style event to show “appreciation” to Black Philadelphia voters who shifted to support him.
3 months ago
Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh
The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.
3 months ago
Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it ‘doesn’t disenfranchise’
Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.
3 months ago
Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?
Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.
3 months ago
The Democratic candidates agreed on most issues but highlighted their differences on issues like the city’s crime rate and the death penalty.
3 months ago
Listen 0:58Delco district attorney charges Millbourne Borough official with election fraud
DA Jack Stollsteimer alleges Millbourne Borough Vice President Mohammed Nurul Hasan falsely registered people and cast ballots on their behalf in his losing mayoral bid.
3 months ago
Listen 0:47Krasner vows to help register more voters and get them into the habit of voting so they are ready for the congressional midterms in 2026.
4 months ago
Dave Lawson says he’s a proven winner who will attract more voters to the party. Julianne Murray cites “incremental progress” during her tenure.
4 months ago
Listen 1:47Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
For Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, November’s general election will feature three Democrats running to retain their seats, putting Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the line.
5 months ago
Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for U.S. democracy
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
5 months ago