
Elections
Pennsylvania’s primary lands on Passover this year. Here’s what you need to know to vote
City commissioners and voter advocates are helping Philadelphians who observe Passover cast their votes.
11 months ago
Who is Keir Bradford-Grey, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
If elected, Bradford-Grey would be the first Black attorney general in the state’s history.
11 months ago
Pa.’s top election official answers your questions about misinformation, voting machines, and more
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu and Votebeat’s Carter Walker in March for a live event about building trust in elections.
11 months ago
Should Pennsylvania Have Open Primaries?, Local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ Honored, Ancient Wine
We'll talk about the pros and cons of open primaries and ask whether or not party members alone should have a say in their candidate.
Air Date: April 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who nearly beat Murphy, launches third bid for governor
The race will be wide open with Murphy leaving office after eight years due to term limits.
11 months ago
Race to watch: Contested primary for Pa. auditor general
Incumbent Timothy DeFoor is alone in the Republican pool for auditor general. Democratic candidates Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley are facing off to be the party’s nominee.
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En las primarias del 23 de abril, los ciudadanos de Pensilvania verán en sus papeletas candidatos a las elecciones estatales.
11 months ago
New Jersey officials drop appeal of judge’s order to redraw Democratic primary ballot
Andy Kim and two other candidates sued to block the county line primary system, contending it gives candidates who appear in the ballot's bracketed column an unfair advantage.
11 months ago
Biden seeks student loan debt relief for millions
The sweeping new proposals, if enacted, could ease student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
11 months ago
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
The former president routinely takes credit for appointing the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, which he has called a “moral and unconstitutional atrocity."
11 months ago
March fundraising numbers show Biden significantly outpacing Trump
Biden's reelection effort ended the month with $192 million cash on hand, a significant war chest.
11 months ago
Opioids and gun violence top of mind for Pa. attorney general candidates at Philly forum
Four candidates participated in a panel debate on April 4 at the Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia.
11 months ago
Appeals court leaves hold on New Jersey’s primary ballot system in place
Rep. Andy Kim and two other Democratic candidates sued in federal court to block New Jersey's so-called county line primary system.
11 months ago
What to know about filling out and returning your Pa. mail ballot
Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.
11 months ago
Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator
Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.
11 months ago
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