
Elections
The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in New Jersey and Virginia
In both states, Democratic candidates for governor are distancing themselves from their party’s far-left wing in campaigns focused instead on rising costs.
4 weeks ago
In Philly, a ‘wide-open race’ to represent the nation’s most Democratic congressional district
Three state legislators and four first-time candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
4 weeks ago
Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention
This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania Democrats attract some buzz in the party’s bid to take back the U.S. House
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is viewed as the best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
1 month ago
Is trolling the future of politics?
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a page out of President Donald Trump's social media playbook with trolling memes and TikTok trends. Is it time for other Democrats to follow suit?
Air Date: August 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35The agency's website shows Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules
It's the latest time in at least a half-dozen cases that a court has told Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots.
1 month ago
Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power
The president pledged on his social media site that he would do away with mail voting and voting machines. The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.
2 months ago
State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video
Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Events throughout the city will honor the “unsung heroes” who help elections run smoothly and recruit more young people to work the polls.
2 months ago
Listen 0:55New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
2 months ago
Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13‘Maximum warfare’: The rush to Gerrymander 2026
The Texas GOP redistricting plan to flip five seats has Democrats up in arms. Should political leaders abandon “good government” reforms and go all-in on gerrymandering?
Air Date: August 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Pa. election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
Here’s what voters should know before the commonwealth’s general election on Nov. 4, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
2 months ago