The Choice 2020: Trump v. Biden
With Pa.’s last-minute polling place changes, voters might get conflicting information
Amid a rush to consolidate polling places and update voters, a state web page for people to look up polling places may have been giving outdated information.
4 years ago
Trump repeats unfounded claims about mail-in voting, threatens funding to 2 states
In a tweet Wednesday, Trump falsely claimed the state was sending ballots, not ballot applications, and said that because of that, its federal funding was at risk.
4 years ago
Mail voting, new machines feature in Pennsylvania primary
More than 1 million Pennsylvania voters have requested mail-in ballots, including 700,000 Democrats and 310,000 Republicans.
4 years ago
Replace Trump and bolster the CDC, a leading medical journal urges
The unsigned editorial sharply criticizes the Trump administration, saying it has marginalized the CDC to a degree that is dangerous for both the U.S. and the world.
4 years ago
Grassroots art campaign: stay home and vote by mail
Philadelphia artists design a poster campaign to encourage people to stay home on election day and vote by mail.
4 years ago
Listen 1:51How to vote in Pennsylvania during a pandemic
Officials are scrambling to adapt the June 2 primary to a new, coronavirus-induced reality. Unknowns remain, but here’s a guide to navigating the process.
4 years ago
Philly slashes polling places, 4 in 5 will not open for the June primary
Mail-in voting is the best way to go, election officials say.
4 years ago
Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign
Democrats aren't questioning his public health stance, but some of them wonder whether his digital-focused campaign is ready for a grueling battle against Donald Trump.
4 years ago
Ballot question: Should Philly relax the anti-corruption ban on political activity?
If passed, the city would still have some of the strongest restrictions in the country.
4 years ago
Ballot question: Should Philly create a permanent labor department to protect workers’ rights?
The idea has been successful in other U.S. cities.
4 years ago
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware postpones presidential primary again
Gov. John Carney has issued a second delay for Delaware's presidential primary, postponing it until July 7.
4 years ago
As Pa. poll workers worry about safety, staffing for June primary will be a challenge
Pa. is urging voters to take advantage of mail-in options this primary. Some county officials are worried it won’t be enough to prevent COVID-19 spread.
4 years ago
Listen 1:51The legal fight over voting rights during the pandemic is getting hotter
Some lawsuits are challenging efforts to make it easier to get absentee ballots, others call on states to do more to make voting accessible.
4 years ago
Biden on sexual assault allegation: ‘Never, never happened’
Biden's first public remarks on the allegation come at a critical moment as he tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
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