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‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record
The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician
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Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb
A group of progressive congressmembers have backed Rabb in the primary race
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Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race
In the Lehigh Valley’s crowded PA-7, the former federal prosecutor and Marine believes he is uniquely qualified to tackle current challenges
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PA-7 Dem candidates meet for televised debate in Jim Thorpe
The latest gathering of those running to win the Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested Democratic primary offered few flashpoints.
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PA-3 Dems battle each other in off-the-rails primary forum
PA Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and PA Sen. Sharif Street made very different cases for why voters should choose them in May at a contentious event Monday night in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.
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Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026
PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.
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In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll
The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat
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‘None of these candidates have the experience that I have’: Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7
The only woman and only Hispanic in the race has a background in sustainable energy, the confidence of Democrats like Bob Casey and Susan Wild, and a personal take on the need for immigration reform
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Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker
U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday
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Morgan Cephas’s millennial message in the PA-3 primary: Be bold
The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.
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Inside Chris Rabb’s unapologetically progressive PA-3 primary campaign
The outspoken state legislator is among several candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in the Third Congressional District.
Philadelphia
Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup
SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch
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Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race
The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements
News & Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright
Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.
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Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro leading Garrity, showing weakness for potential prez run
A plurality of Pennsylvania voters believe Shapiro wouldn’t make a good president despite positive reviews for his time as governor.
Politics
The City & State Q&A: Kristen Welker
The longtime journalist and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” weighs in on the merits of growing up Philly, landing interviews and what to watch for in the midterms and in 2028.
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The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3
Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term
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First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.
