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Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results
Pennsylvania’s primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.
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Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
The U.S. House campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of Trump’s agenda.
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Angela Townsend said she is prioritizing public safety and access to housing as well as rebuilding community connections.
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Listen 1:17‘He was a visionary’: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died
Purzycki led the effort to dramatically overhaul the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving residential and business district.
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Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District
Harvie will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this fall in one of several key contests that Democrats hope will gain them a majority in the U.S. House.
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Listen 1:01Election 2026 live updates: Rabb wins Pa.’s 3rd District primary, Harvie wins 1st; full results
Follow along for live special coverage on the 2026 primaries, including closely watched congressional races in Philadelphia and in Bucks County.
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Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years
Gov. Matt Meyer fired former DEFAC chair Mike Houghton days after WHYY News reported on concerns he had over a lack of data.
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Listen 1:193rd District candidates rack up high-profile endorsements in the final stretch
High-profile progressives like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have lined up to endorse Chris Rabb while party faithful stand behind Sharif Street.
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Philly DA, city commissioners team up for election-security task force
The biannual event will feature county detectives and assistant district attorneys fielding calls about Election Day issues.
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The rise of independent voters
According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent. What's behind the rise?
Air Date: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:41U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
His move also and comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach.
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Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 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 19 primary.
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Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Warsh’s nomination faced uncertainty after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina threatened to block it while the Justice Department investigated Fed Chair Jerome Powe
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Republican lawyer sues to block change to Philly election rules
Filling thousands of ward committee vacancies would get even harder, critic says.
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Ocean City voters re-elect Mayor Jay Gillian amid debate over Wonderland redevelopment
Voters also selected three at-large council members in an election dominated by concerns over redevelopment.
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