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Pa. Supreme Court justices up for retention make rare public appearance together in face of campaign to oust them

The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.

4 weeks ago

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Republican candidate for NJ governor Jack Ciattarelli shakes a man's hand
Politics & Policy

Democrats, 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

Dwight Evans
Politics & Policy
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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

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Politics & Policy
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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

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti speaks
Politics & Policy

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

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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

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Heather Honey, a conservative election researcher, leaves the federal courthouse in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Researcher who spread misinformation about Pennsylvania elections appointed to Homeland Security election integrity role

The agency's website shows Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.

1 month ago

Election workers counting up ballots
Politics & Policy

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

Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

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

Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

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

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Poll workers Maria Moreira, Lincoln High School class of ’23 (left) and senior Victorya Santos at work in the school’s gymnasium
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Commissioners and voting advocates celebrate poll workers and launch effort to recruit next generation

Events 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

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A man walks into a polling place at a Hoboken Fire Department firehouse during Election Day
Politics & Policy

New 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

Former judge Pat Dugan at a forum hosted by the Human Rights Coalition for Philadelphia Democratic candidates for DA on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Former Democratic challenger Pat Dugan is now Republican challenger in race for Philadelphia district attorney

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

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Empty chairs belonging to House Democrats remain empty during session convocation in the State Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

‘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

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A voter leaves her polling place at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia after voting in the 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy

Pa. 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

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