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Gov. Josh Shapiro kicks off reelection bid with Pittsburgh, Philadelphia events
Shapiro and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, look to replicate their resounding 2022 victory in November.
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Mayor Corey O’Connor, City Council members take oath of office in Pittsburgh
A new chief executive and City Council president are among the leadership changes for the Steel City.
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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
News & Politics
The 2026 primary season kicks off early with PA-3 candidates' forum
Five Democratic candidates vying for the congressional seat currently held by the soon-to-retire Dwight Evans tried to win over potential voters at a standing-room-only event in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
News & Politics
PA political party chairs focusing on 2026
After November's election, City & State spoke with the leaders of the state Republican and Democratic parties to talk midterms, the 2026 gubernatorial race and the issues most important to voters.
Campaigns & Elections
Working Families Party pledges to support a John Fetterman primary challenger
The progressive third party group is launching a portal to recruit and train potential candidates to challenge Fetterman in 2028
Campaigns & Elections
Campaign finance reports show David Oxman has financial backing despite his outsider status
The physician-turned-congressional candidate has support from a PAC focused on getting STEM-educated Democrats in higher office
Capitol Beat
Party of 7: A guide to the ideological balance of the PA Supreme Court
Five justices on the court were elected as Democrats, while two were elected as Republicans.
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania voters retain 3 state Supreme Court justices
The high-stakes judicial retention elections attracted national attention and millions of dollars in spending.
Capitol Beat
PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt talks voting issues in Chester, Dauphin counties
Schmidt said pollbook issues in Chester County were caused by a pollbook extraction error.
Campaigns & Elections
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins, beats Pat Dugan for second time in 2025
The rematch of May’s Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney proved to be a replay on Election Day as Krasner cruised to a third term.
Capitol Beat
An injudicious process: What would have happened if PA Supreme Court justices didn't get retained
Gov. Josh Shapiro could appoint temporary replacements, with the next judicial elections slated for 2027.
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Retention roundup: Your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial elections
City & State examines the state of play in Pennsylvanians’ judicial contests.
Analysis
Share tactics: How PA cities deal with changing balance of power dynamics
Cities large and small face a constantly evolving mayor-versus-council relationship.
Capitol Beat
…And justices for all: What's at stake in next week's judicial elections
Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial elections will determine who will rule on some of the state’s most hot-button issues.
News & Politics
DNC, PDP chairs: PA Supreme Court retention races have national implications
The head of the DNC said the races are “among the most important elections in the nation.”
Philadelphia
Andrew Yang’s Forward Party endorses Pat Dugan in Philadelphia district attorney race
Dugan, who lost to the incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary, is running again in the general election
Campaigns & Elections
May it please the courts: A primer on PA’s judicial system
City & State’s body of evidence on the state’s multi-layered court system will help you come to a decision on this year’s judicial elections.
Campaigns & Elections
DNC announces six-figure investment in PA Supreme Court retention elections
The Democratic National Committee said the stakes of the retention elections couldn't be higher.
News & Politics
‘Pennsylvanians deserve better’: A Q&A with 2026 gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity
The incumbent state treasurer talked about her gubernatorial campaign and how she’d govern in a politically divided state Capitol.
