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Pennsylvania

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Politics & Policy

Philly suburbs record highest off-year voter turnout since 2011

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

1 month ago

Voters come and go at the Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Philly voter turnout rose to 34% this election — the highest in at least a decade. Here’s why

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

1 month ago

This combination of photos taken on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, shows Abigail Spanberger in Richmond, Va., left, Zohran Mamdani in New York, center, and Mikie Sherrill in East Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Yuki Iwamura and Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways from Democrats’ strong election night

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.

Air Date: November 5, 2025

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Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Courts & Law

SNAP partial benefits will be delayed by Trump admin’s red-tape process, Pa. officials say

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

1 month ago

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2025: Here’s who won and who lost; full results

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

1 month ago

People wait in line outside the Bucks County government building to apply for an on-demand mail ballot on the last day to request one in Doylestown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: How Philly’s suburbs voted on open space, policing ballot questions

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.

1 month ago

Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Gov. elect Dale Caldwell celebrate
Politics & Policy

Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP: Takeaways from Election Day 2025

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

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

Downingtown elects Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor

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

1 month ago

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Joe Khan smiles
Politics & Policy

Joe Khan becomes first Democrat to be elected Bucks County district attorney since the 1800s

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

1 month ago

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Danny Ceisler looks on
Politics & Policy

Democrat Danny Ceisler ousts Fred Harran in Bucks County sheriff’s race

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

1 month ago

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Democratic Delaware County Council candidates Richard Womack (left) and Joanne Phillips
Politics & Policy

Democrats retain unanimous control of Delaware County Council

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

1 month ago

From left to right: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania voters choose to retain state Supreme Court justices

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

1 month ago

Listen 0:53
Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner wins reelection

The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger Patrick Dugan.

1 month ago

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Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: Still have your Pa. or N.J. mail ballot? You can hand it in today

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

1 month ago

Election Day 2025 - from the Pa. Supreme Court retention race, over the Philly DA's race, to the NJ gubernatorial race and more.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Election Day 2025: Key races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

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.

Air Date: November 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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