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Elections

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

South Jersey’s influence: Why it matters in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race

Jack Ciattarelli is banking on South Jersey helping him get the Republican nomination. Steve Sweeney is hoping for the same, but on the Democratic side.

5 months ago

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A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Courts & Law

Pa. primary election 2025: Philly and state court races wrapped up with expected outcomes — with 1 exception

Although most winners received endorsements from bar associations and their parties, a candidate for Superior Court advanced with neither.

5 months ago

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Pat Dugan hugs his wife
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia district attorney rematch? Despite losing primary, Pat Dugan could challenge Larry Krasner as a Republican in November

More than 6,000 write-in votes for Pat Dugan in the Republican primary qualify him to run as a Republican for DA in November.

5 months ago

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Municipal building
Politics & Policy

Abington Township, Borough of Rockledge voters pass referendum to fund new middle school

The school district will use a $285 million investment bond to construct the new facility.

5 months ago

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Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Larry Krasner wins Philly DA primary, beating challenger who eclipsed him in campaign contributions and endorsements

Krasner’s strategy to make the campaign about President Trump and national politics appears to have been effective among Philly Democrats.

5 months ago

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Side by side photos of Richard Bryant and Erica Deuso
Politics & Policy

Erica Deuso wins Downingtown’s Democratic mayoral primary, will face Republican Richard Bryant

Erica Deuso will face Republican Richard Bryant in November’s general election. If elected, she would be Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.

5 months ago

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David Thornburgh
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘I’m not asking for a whole lot, I just want to vote’: Philly Independent voters advocate to take part in primary elections

Independent and unaffiliated voters say it’s unfair they can’t participate in local primaries.

5 months ago

Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Election 2025 updates: Krasner wins Democratic primary race for Philly DA; full race results

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2025 primary election, including Philly’s Democratic race for district attorney and statewide contests for judicial offices.

5 months ago

''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2025 primary election results

See full results, including races for Philadelphia district attorney as well as judicial contests on Pa.'s Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts.

5 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia 2025 primary election results

See full results from Philly’s 2025 primary election, including the race between incumbent DA Larry Krasner and challenger Pat Dugan for the Democratic nomination.

5 months ago

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

With District Attorney Larry Krasner on the ballot, Primary Day security being turned over to attorney general’s office

Because District Attorney Larry Krasner is up for reelection, most complaints will be given to the state attorney general to investigate.

5 months ago

Sally Moore fills out a mail-in ballot application at Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election

Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.

5 months ago

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

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries

The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.

5 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

Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M

About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.

5 months ago

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

Cure your ballot: 550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 20 primary.

5 months ago

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