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Justin Sweitzer • City & State PA

A Q&A with Janelle Stelson

The PA-10 Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, combating corruption and her general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry....

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Kim Lyons • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Chuck Malinchak • Armchair Lehigh Valley

In the 14th, it’s Incumbent Democrat Miller vs. Republican Maldonado

In Pennsylvania’s 14th Senate District, incumbent Democrat Nick Miller on Nov. 3 will face Republican Omy Maldonado, a technology consultant who is...

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Peter Hall • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Bill to End PA’s Closed Primary Elections Passes State House

A bill to allow independent and third-party voters to cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary elections passed Tuesday in the state House. Despite the...

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SAM JANESCH • Philadelphia Inquirer

PA Dems Have Mostly Positive View of Socialism

With Philadelphians set to elect their first democratic socialist to Congress, most Pennsylvania Democrats have favorable views of socialism. Still,...

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Stephen Caruso • Spotlight PA

As Shapiro Pumps Money to Downballot Dems, GOP Leans on Jeff Yass

HARRISBURG — As Democrat Josh Shapiro continues to massively outraise his Republican gubernatorial opponent, he’s using some of that haul on more...

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Lucy Tobier • Lancaster Online

Dave Nissley, Dale Hamby Vie For 100th House District Seat

Republican Dave Nissley and independent Dale Hamby have at least one thing in common: Both have run unsuccessful campaigns to represent southern...

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Jared Weaver • ABC27

Perry, Stelson Respond to New PA 10th District Poll

The 10th District race is a rematch from 2024, when Congressman Scott Perry (R) defeated former television anchor Janelle Stelson (D) by about 5,000...

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Jeff Bloodworth • RealClearPennsylvania

Will Voters Show Up for Mike Kelly?

In politics, authenticity sells. “Whatcha see, is whatcha get,” got Andrew Jackson on the $20 dollar bill. It put Teddy Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore...

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Matt Zupon • RealClearPennsylvania

Will Gen Z Turn Out in the PA Midterms?

In 2024, Gen Z, notably men, voted for President Donald Trump in numbers contrary to previous elections. Nationally, Trump won 56% of young men....

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Staff • Armchair Lehigh Valley

Brooks Leads Mackenzie in 7th but Many Undecided Voters Remain

Democrat Bob Brooks holds a 45% to 40% lead over incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie in the 7th Congressional District with 16% of the voters...

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The Real Political Battle Is in the States

Matthew J. Brouillette • RealClearPennsylvania • September 24, 2026

Below the surface of the national battle for U.S. House and U.S. Senate, another battle churns. Both political sides admit it could be more important than what’s happening above: the battle for state government trifectas. 

 

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