Pennsylvania

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

Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we’ll break down the results, and talk about the lessons learned for 2026.

Pennsylvania officials are asking the federal government to allow them to use a swifter method to calculate each household’s partial payment.

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

A Chester County township has voted to keep its police department, while two Montco townships had different responses to questions on tax increases for open space benefits.

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president.

Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in the borough of Downingtown’s mayoral election.

Khan, a former Bucks County solicitor, bested Republican incumbent Jennifer Schorn, who was appointed district attorney in January 2024.

Ceisler defeated incumbent Sheriff Fred Harran, promising to end an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the Republican signed this year.

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

Republicans, including President Donald Trump, had pushed voters to out the three justices as what has been a historically quiet race gained national attention.

The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger Patrick Dugan.

Approximately 21% of Pennsylvania mail voters had yet to return their ballots as of Tuesday morning.

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.

One suburban voter described the experience as “disenfranchising.”