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Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. is reelected in N.J.’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Sue Altman in tight race

The New Jersey contest was billed as one of the U.S.’ most competitive races.

2 years ago

Dave Sunday speaks
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Republican Dave Sunday defeats Democrat Eugene DePasquale in race for Pa. attorney general

Republicans will hold all three of Pennsylvania's statewide row offices in January.

2 years ago

Artist Sheryl Oring listens as Andrew Thomas tells her what he wants to say to the next president of the United States. Oring set up shop at Philadelphia's Central Library and typed the postcard on a vintage typewriter.
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Dear Next President: Vintage secretary types postcards to the White House on behalf of Americans

Sheryl Oring has been typing carbon-copied cards to the future president for 20 years. She came to the Free Library on Election Day to take dictation.

2 years ago

People stand in line to vote at the Reno Town Mall, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
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Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters

Some polling places were being kept open late in swing states Georgia and Pennsylvania as a result of machine issues and non-credible threats.

2 years ago

poll worker training
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Burlington County voters face long lines after technical glitch on Election Day

County officials say the technical issues were not caused by anything "nefarious."

2 years ago

Voters enter the polling place at Ben Franklin High School on North Broad Street in Philadelphia.
Studio 2
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How Pennsylvania voters feel about Harris, Trump on Election Day

November 5th is Election Day and millions of Americans will cast their vote for our next president along with Congressional seats and state-wide offices.

Air Date: November 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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JD Vance speaks
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‘Are you excited about World War III?’: JD Vance paints grim picture of Harris presidency in closing argument to Pa. voters

The senator from Ohio urged supporters in Newtown, Bucks County to “do everything” to convince their neighbors to vote for Donald Trump.

2 years ago

Cory Booker and Bob Casey embrace onstage
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In Bucks County, Pa. Sen. Bob Casey and N.J. Sen. Cory Booker make final election push

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker traveled across the Delaware River to support his colleague, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, inside a packed firehouse in Warrington.

2 years ago

Voting booths
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This is how precincts in Pennsylvania handle unexpected issues on Election Day

The most common problems at precincts are late openings, lack of staffing and voting machine issues. Anyone can report a problem with the election process.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaks onstage
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Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss

On the last Sunday before the election, Donald Trump asked Lancaster County voters to make him leader of a “failed nation” while casting doubt on U.S. elections.

2 years ago

aerial view of a stage being built at the Philadelphia Art Museum
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Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey among those expected at Harris campaign concert on Ben Franklin Parkway

Kamala Harris' campaign is hosting the concert, which is set to begin 5 p.m. Monday. Ricky Martin, The Roots and the vice president are also expected to attend.

2 years ago

Voters line up outside the Bucks County Administration Building
Politics & Policy

When polls close in Pennsylvania, other battleground states on Election Day

It will be a game of hopscotch to keep up with key times Tuesday in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph, dressed the same onstage
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Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

She told Rudolph's version of Harris “you got this” and the pair in sync delivered the signature “Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!”

2 years ago

Michelle Obama speaks onstage
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Michelle Obama visits Montgomery County high school to rally for Kamala Harris

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's team stopped by Glenmoore, Broomall and Lansdale over the weekend, with a planned rally in Lancaster County on Sunday.

2 years ago

a display of Trump-talking greeting cards
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‘Sometimes the line is out the door’: Bensalem store does brisk business selling Trump, MAGA merchandise

“They're proud to be part of it. It's almost like [how] everybody wears Eagles shirts,” store owner Michael Domanico said.

2 years ago

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