News & Politics

Personality

Oz launches ‘Fetterman Basement Tracker’ as social media attacks intensify

Social media is playing an important role in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Grove renews push for large-scale election law changes

The House GOP elections leader said continuing issues necessitate reforms

News & Politics

Politics

Mastriano, Ellis, attack Davis over 11-year-old tweets

Social media posts – and platforms themselves – have become part of attacks in the state’s midterm race for governor and lieutenant governor.

Budget

Policy

The new state budget brings changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws

For one thing, counties will no longer be able to accept third-party grants to fund elections.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Charlie Dent and other former GOP officials endorse Josh Shapiro for governor

Dent says Shapiro’s opponent, Doug Mastriano, is ‘a threat to the rule of law and the constitutional order.’

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Making the case for second place: Ranked-choice voting explained

Proponents of this system of voting in Pennsylvania are trying to make some headway. Here are a few of their ideas.

News & Politics

Politics

Matt Dowling won’t run for reelection after DUI charge

Dowling says retiring will help him focus on his wellness and family.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman and Oz tout support as abortion debate ramps up

Both U.S. Senate candidates received endorsements from abortion-focused groups on Friday.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Working behind the scenes: A Q&A with attorney Adam Bonin

The Philly lawyer talks about his work in election law and the likelihood of major lawsuits in 2022.

Capitol Beat

Policy

GOP effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House

Legislation from state Sen. Doug Mastriano would allow poll watchers to travel to any precinct in the state.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania Democrats to choose next party chair at Gettysburg meeting

Gerald Lawrence and Sharif Street are running to be the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s next leader.

Labor

Politics

Shapiro picks up big endorsement from statewide firefighters union

The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association said Shapiro will stand up for union rights

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Dr. Oz draws a contrast with John Fetterman as he pivots to the general election

To a large audience, Oz promised to support conservative policies in Washington.

Capitol Beat

Policy

An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms

Gov. Tom Wolf’s office says Grove has ‘no credibility on election issues’

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

The misguided partisan focus on election proposals

In an op-ed, Make the Road PA’s Diana Robinson argues for greater access to the ballot box.

Analysis

Politics

How Philly’s ward system works and doesn’t work – and what is being done to change it

City & State spoke with experts who offered a glimpse into this complex electoral process.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Proposed Constitutional amendment aims to give states more power over campaign spending

State Rep. Meghan Schroeder is leading a push to limit the influence of dark money

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

We’ve seen firsthand that to defend reproductive rights and protect our freedoms, we need a Democratic governor

In op-ed, Democratic state legislators slam Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano, calling him a dangerous conspiracy theorist.