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chris-potter • 90.5 WESA

Powell Has Financial Lead in 21st State House Special Election

In a truncated special election to replace former Rep. Sara Innamorato in the 21st House District, Democrat Lindsay Powell raised $52,723.78...

09/12/23Read it on 90.5 WESA
7h ago
Fallon Roth • Inquirer

Affordability on Voters’ Minds in PA Swing Districts As Costs Skyrocket

The cost of living is on the rise as the war in Iran continues. That could hurt Trump-aligned incumbents in key Pennsylvania swing districts....

7h agoRead it on Inquirer
2d ago
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...

2d agoRead it on Armchair Lehigh Valley
2d ago
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....

2d agoRead it on City & State PA
2d ago
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...

2d agoRead it on Pennsylvania Capital-Star
3d ago
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,...

3d agoRead it on Philadelphia Inquirer
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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...

3d agoRead it on Spotlight PA
4d ago
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...

4d agoRead it on Lancaster Online
1w ago
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...

1w agoRead it on ABC27
1w ago
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...

1w agoRead it on RealClearPennsylvania
1w ago
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....

1w agoRead it on RealClearPennsylvania
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