Opinion

Opinion

In Pennsylvania, voters decide, not politicians

Even as some politicians continue to sow doubt about elections, communities fight back.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

GOP Senate candidates receive record ad $$$ from McConnell-aligned super PAC

The Senate Leadership Fund has spent $41M on advertising in the commonwealth’s U.S. Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Here are Harrisburg’s closest House and Senate races to watch on Tuesday

City & State highlights how new legislative districts could play a role in deciding the 2023 General Assembly.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

‘People need to wake up’: An interview with Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Matt Hackenburg

Hackenburg advocates for smaller government and stresses the importance of spreading libertarian ideals.

News & Politics

Politics

Pennsylvania’s highest court directs counties not to count undated ballots

Legal experts predict more lawsuits could surface in the weeks to come.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman, local officials hammer Oz over abortion debate comments

Nearly 300 state and local officials condemed Oz’s remarks on abortion access during last week’s debate.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Here is your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm elections

We’ve got everything you need to know before Election Day.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate debate, as told through tweets

A peek into the Twitter discourse surrounding John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz’s first debate

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman and Oz face off in their first and only debate of U.S. Senate campaign

The candidates traded attacks and outlined their stances on abortion, crime and a host of other issues.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

State lawmakers spar over new effort to audit Krasner’s office

Republicans said the move would allow investigations into Krasner to continue. Democrats called it redundant and futile.

Campaigns & Elections

Personality

What October surprises could derail Pennsylvania’s biggest political runs?

City & State imagines what unexpected events could turn some of this year’s campaigns upside down.

Philadelphia

Politics

Former Philly fiscal watchdog Rebecca Rhynhart officially launches bid for mayor

The former city controller is the first non-City Councilmember to announce their candidacy for Philadelphia’s highest office.

News & Politics

Policy

‘It takes time’: Chapman warns of ‘days-long’ vote-counting process ahead of midterms

The acting secretary of state said people ‘should not expect complete results on election night.’

News & Politics

Politics

‘I feel the weightiness of the moment,’ Shapiro says, as governor race enters its final days

Dems are putting a lot on the candidate’s shoulders – but is he up to it?

Campaigns & Elections

Personality

Zodiac bares grisly predictions for Pennsylvania pols this November

We looked into what astrology can (maybe) tell us about Pennsylvania’s midterm elections.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman’s doctor says he is ‘recovering well’ and has ‘no work restrictions’

The Democratic Senate candidate’s campaign released a new letter from his doctor detailing his health on Wednesday.

Elections (Archived)

Policy

State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation

The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?

The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.

News & Politics

Politics

Poll shows Democrats still leading races for governor, U.S. Senate

Republican Mehmet Oz now trails John Fetterman in the state’s U.S. Senate race by less than 3 points, according to a new Trafalgar Group poll

News & Politics

Politics

State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office

State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution