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Elections

Chester County election workers process ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules

Citing constitutional violations, a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania election boards can't invalidate mail-in ballots over missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.

2 months ago

Elon Musk departs the White House
Politics & Policy

Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals

The election has set a record for spending in a judicial election and has become a litmus test for the opening months of Donald Trump’s presidency.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump in a suit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

Trump hasn’t weighed in yet on the June primary, but a push by Republican candidates to win his favor is well underway.

3 months ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025

Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.

3 months ago

James Andrew Malone speaks to a reporter
Politics & Policy

Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs

James Andrew Malone's win is the first in over 100 years for a Democrat in the state's 36th District, which represents northern Lancaster County.

3 months ago

Liza Fortt, 74 (center), accompanied by her son Timothy Walker (center top), and husband Willie Fortt emerge from their polling place at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

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

A sign at a polling place indicating where to vote and where to register
Politics & Policy

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

Side by side headshots of Chuck Davis and Dan Goughnour
Politics & Policy

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

Ed Durr speaking at a microphone
Politics & Policy

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

District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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 speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Pa. Congressman Dan Meuser signals possible governor bid during Philly visit, as Democrats voice frustration over federal cuts

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

Side by side headshots of Chuck Davis and Dan Goughnour
Politics & Policy

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

Exterior of the Capitol building
Politics & Policy
WITF

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

Ras Baraka addressing the crowd at a rally
Politics & Policy

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

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Larry Krasner, former judge Pat Dugan talk Trump, homicides and retail theft at candidate forum

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

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