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Elections

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

2 months ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary

Thirteen Democrats and one Republican are seeking their party’s nomination on June 2.

2 months ago

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A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Dozens of Philly mail ballots have flaws. Here’s how to find out if yours has problems

Mail voters can check the list of “undeliverable” ballots. Also, the deadline to register to vote is Monday.

2 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court building
Politics & Policy

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.

2 months ago

Pennsylvania Sen. Sharif Street and Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb
Politics & Policy

Sen. Street and Rep. Rabb spar over experience and policy in WHYY 3rd Congressional District debate after Dr. Stanford drops out of event

Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.

2 months ago

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Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: What to know about Horsham and Lower Salford ballot questions ahead of the primary

Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.

2 months ago

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The crowd reacts to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.

2 months ago

4 photos of Sharif Street, Chris Rabb, Ala Stanford and Shaun Griffith
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: These 4 Democrats hope to rep Philly’s 3rd District in Congress. Here’s what to know

The four remaining candidates agree on more than they don’t, but there are differences on some key issues important to Philly voters.

2 months ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place in Cherry Hill, Tuesday, N.J., Oct. 28, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Meet the Democrats looking to flip a longtime GOP seat in Congress

Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.

3 months ago

Voting booths set up on election day
Politics & Policy

Election 2026: What Philly voters need to know about the ballot questions in the May 19 primary

All voters, regardless of party, will decide whether to create a city-run retirement savings program and to make permanent an office that monitors youth services.

3 months ago

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Senator Cory Booker speaking
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker

Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.

3 months ago

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Analilia Mejìa
Politics & Policy

Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters

The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.

3 months ago

Listen 1:03
Chris Rabb addressing the crowd holding a microphone
Politics & Policy

Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge

State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.

3 months ago

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Democrat Analilia Mejia on March 24, 2026, in Morristown, N.J., left, and Republican Joe Hathaway
Politics & Policy

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

3 months ago

A sign hanging on the wall for the 11th district office.
Politics & Policy

What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election

A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.

3 months ago

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