
Elections
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?
A day after Tim Scott stunned many of his own staff by suspending his campaign, the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis appears to be intensifying.
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Because of a calendar quirk, which sees the first Monday of January fall on New Year’s Day, there’s a gap before the official ceremony.
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This Pa. school board made news for banning books. Voters flipped it to majority Democrat
The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board.
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Expensive judicial races might be here to stay in Pennsylvania after record high court campaign
There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.
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New Jersey Democrats analyze what swept them to victory in the 2023 election
N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.
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Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.
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WHYY News’ live election show recap: Philly makes history in mayoral, City Council races
WHYY News’ election special recaps the highlights Philadelphians need to know about their newly elected mayor and other city leaders.
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Listen 54:276 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate
At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and abortion. Here's what you need to know.
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How Democrats flipped a Central Bucks School Board embroiled in controversy
CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.
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Listen 1:21Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
The court said in its ruling the decision applied only to the state’s primary and left open the possibility that plaintiffs could try again in the general election.
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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor.
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Read Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s victory speech, promising the city a ‘get-it-done Philadelphian’
Philly’s soon-to-be first woman mayor described her vision for a city that’s “safer, cleaner, greener, with economic opportunity for all.”
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Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on climate change
As Republicans seek their party's nomination in the 2024 presidential election, their stances on key issues will be top of mind for voters. Climate change is particularly impo
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GOP presidential hopefuls meet at the debate in Miami tonight, sans Trump once more
Republican candidates seeking the nomination for the 2024 presidential nomination will debate on Wednesday night in Miami. But once again, in his absence, frontrunner Donald T
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Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again
In a handful of states with off-year elections, abortion access appeared to be a winning issue for the second general election in a row.
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