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2021 Election
Murphy, Ciattarelli make their final pitches to N.J. voters as thousands already cast ballots
It’s the final week before the Garden State decides whether to re-elect Gov. Phil Murphy or pick a new governor in former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
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As critics slam him on gun violence, Philly DA Larry Krasner looks past election to next term
Krasner sees his decisive primary victory as a mandate for his progressive policies. Those on the front line of gun violence offer nuance to the claims of his critics.
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Listen 4:51Powerful special interests are pouring millions into the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court race
While the race cannot change the Democratic majority on the high court, it could narrow the margin amid increasingly partisan attacks on the judiciary’s independence.
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Delco Council race puts the power of the blue wave to the test in Trump-less times
The former president’s shadow is huge as two seats are up for grabs — the same seats that in 2017 laid the ground for the Democrats’ historic takeover.
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Listen 4:28‘It’s very important to have your voice heard’: N.J. Black churches bring ‘souls to the polls’
A civil rights era Black church tradition came to the Garden State for the first time on Sunday as New Jersey rolled out an early, in-person voting period this weekend.
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N.J. governor race tests Murphy’s progressive politics
New Jersey's decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is facing a test as he seeks reelection against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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Black churches in N.J. getting ready for ‘Souls to the Polls’
As New Jersey gets ready for its first-ever early voting period, some Black churches in the state are getting ready to bring “souls to the polls.”
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More than a ‘stump speech’: Local orgs to host Montco magisterial judge candidate forum
Masks will be required for this nonpartisan event, which will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch at home.
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Are you mailing your ballot? Here’s what to know about postage
You may have to buy two stamps instead of one in some cases, though if you forget, the Postal Service says it will deliver your ballot anyway.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2021 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is being held Tuesday, Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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Monday is the last day to register to vote in the 2021 Pennsylvania general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Nov. 2. Voters will elect judges who will play pivotal roles in shaping policy for at least the next decade.
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Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2021 November election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
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Time is running out for Pennsylvanians to apply for a mail ballot in the general election
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid says voters who choose to vote by mail should submit their application as soon as possible.
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Murphy, Ciattarelli to meet in final debate of N.J. gov race
The debate is being held at Rowan University in Glassboro. Early in-person voting starts Oct. 23 and runs through Halloween.
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N.J. election officials struggle to find enough poll workers
Staffing shortages are an issue despite increase in pay for poll workers.
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