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Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.

Voters in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties showed up in droves, despite there being no big-ticket federal race.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor’s race. All 80 seats in the state General Assembly were also up for election.

Off-year elections are typically sleepy. But this year’s cycle had more intrigue than usual.

Democrats swept major races in Philadelphia and the suburbs, as well as statewide judicial contests.

Democrats Richard Womack and Joanne Phillips prevailed over Republicans Brian Burke and Liz Piazza.

Olde Kensington voters came out for state Supreme Court retention votes, and to stay vigilant and connected locally.

Studio 2 unpacks the biggest races on the ballot. In the Garden State, voters are choosing between Republican Ciattarelli and Democrat Sherrill. Philly is picking the next DA.

The Associated Press will compile votes and declare winners in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday, just as the news organization has done for nearly 180 years.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays on Friday at airports in Newark, New Jersey, Boston, Nashville, Houston and Dallas.

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964.

The total amount of money spent during the primary and general election will top $200 million by Election Day.

At issue in Tuesday's election is whether the three justices will each serve another term, up to 10 years.

Wilmington officials will allow camping in one city park but ban sleeping outside in all other areas of the city.

New Jersey has been a reliable state for Democrats in presidential elections, having not gone for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.