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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.
Capitol Beat
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.
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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.
Campaigns & Elections
National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.
Campaigns & Elections
PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum
Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia.
Campaigns & Elections
Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run
Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement
News & Politics
With an eye on judicial elections, conservative activist Scott Presler leads voter training in PA
Presler talked about the importance of registering more GOP voters and winning elections in 2025 and 2026.
Campaigns & Elections
Five For Friday: A way-too-early municipal election preview
Pennsylvania voters across the commonwealth will vote in consequential municipal elections this fall.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion: To win again, Democrats must ‘make life better’ for all Americans
State Rep. and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta on what the party needs going forward – and what he is doing to make that happen.
Campaigns & Elections
Mayoral primaries across PA: Nail-biters, blowouts and upsets
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary to Corey O'Connor, while incumbents in Harrisburg, Allentown and Scranton are poised for victory.
