Elections
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
Krasner against Dugan: Philadelphia District Attorney election
Who will be Philadelphia’s next District Attorney? Former judge Patrick Dugan is running as a Republican, incumbent DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term as a Democrat.
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The relatively low-profile off-year elections are headlined by the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia.
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How the Pa. Supreme Court retention race could impact environmental protection
In the typically sleepy Supreme Court retention election, the focus is on voting rights and abortion. But the court also decides major environmental cases.
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Anti-abortion activists face significant hurdles in their efforts to limit reproductive health rights. But accomplishing that is far from impossible.
2 months ago
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Billy Penn
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The retention of state Supreme Court justices has drawn extraordinary attention this year.
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Trump says ‘it’s too bad’ he can’t run for a third term
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he cannot run for a third term, citing constitutional limits, despite his interest in staying in the White House.
2 months ago
Early voting begins in contests to pick New Jersey’s governor, New York City’s mayor
Early voting, which opened Saturday, runs through Nov. 2 in New Jersey and New York City. The races are key tests for Democratic Party leaders ahead of the 2026 midterms.
2 months ago
7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Friday the fraud was motivated by financial gain, not an attempt to influence election results.
2 months ago
Most candidates for local courts are “recommended” by the local bar association but some aren’t, and some are running despite scandal.
2 months ago
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to New Jersey, California following requests from state GOPs
The DOJ announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside and Fresno counties in California.
3 months ago
WESA
Pennsylvania Supreme Court would be left short-handed if retention effort fails
Pennsylvania’s constitution lays out a clear procedure for filling a Supreme Court vacancy.
3 months ago