Elections 2024
This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas
A year that began with the prospect of a federal court reckoning for Trump will end without any chance of a trial.
4 weeks ago
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with an eye on the election
The holiday will feature a wide array of events geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid a strong recognition of the power of their votes.
4 weeks ago
Race to watch: What to know about N.J. 7th Congressional District candidates
The race for New Jersey's 7th District, led by Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Sue Altman, is expected to be close.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:38Ashley Ehasz is challenging Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in another bid to unseat the U.S. congressman.
1 month ago
Listen 1:08Third-party candidate Cornel West loses bid to get on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot
A federal judge is turning down third-party candidate Cornel West’s request to be put on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot.
1 month ago
How we know voter fraud is very rare in U.S. elections
“Research has been consistent over time that voter fraud is infinitesimally rare,” one expert tells NPR.
1 month ago
The self-described “lifelong Democrat” appeared on a televised voter roundtable in July. She says her comments are being taken out of context and used in support of Trump.
1 month ago
Listen 1:16Democrat Anand Patel is challenging Republican incumbent K.C. Tomlinson in House District 18 in Bucks County. The race may determine which party controls the state House.
1 month ago
Trump’s small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue
Fewer than a third of the Republican's campaign contributions have come from donors who gave less than $200 — down from nearly half of all donations in his 2020 race.
1 month ago
Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears
Advocates hope the rulings will serve as reminders about what’s at stake in a post-Roe America just weeks before a presidential election partly defined by abortion rights.
1 month ago
Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
1 month ago
A guide to Pa.’s U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Republicans want to take back control of the U.S. Senate. Casey, seeking a fourth term in office, is facing a former hedge fund executive.
1 month ago
The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates
Looking at contributions can help voters learn about a candidate’s political bedfellows and their priorities, according to a political science professor at Temple University.
1 month ago
Biden visits Philly suburbs to campaign for Sen. Bob Casey
Casey, running against Republican David McCormick as he seeks a fourth Senate term, has a long-running relationship with the president.
1 month ago
BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly
BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.
1 month ago
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