Level Up Your Inbox
Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Threads Tiktok
Support the Beacon

Elections

Lucia Simonelli Give Democrats Another Option in the PA-01 Congressional Primary

She joins Bob Harvie, Tracy Hunt and Rob Strickler in the race to take on inumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.

Texas Senate Race Shows Democratic Party Split on Trump-Focus in Midterm Elections

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett takes direct aim at President Donald Trump, using his insults to energize her 2026 campaign. State Rep. James Talarico is emphasizing economic divides rather than political ones.

Judge to Rule on Whether Trump Pardon Applies to Former Bucks County Man in 2020 Election Fraud Case

Matthew Laiss allegedly voted for Trump both in person in Florida and via mail ballot in Bucks County in that year’s November election.

Swing District Republicans in States Like Pennsylvania Brace for Political Fallout if Health Care Subsidies Expire

One of those is first-term U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., whose victory for the Allentown-area seat last year was among the narrowest in the nation.

Dublin Borough Council President Tim Hayes Announces Run for Pennsylvania State Representative

“I’m running to be the fighter the 143rd district deserves," said Hayes, who if elected in the May 19 Democratic primary will face off against Republican incumbent Shelby Labs.

Man Accused of Voting in Both Florida and Pennsylvania in 2020 Election Says Trump Pardon Applies to Him

The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleged that Matthew Laiss moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in August of that year and voted for Trump both in person in Florida and via mail ballot in Bucks County.

OPINION: Voters Didn’t Let Anonymous Election Text Sway Langhorne Borough’s Mayoral Race

Luckily our borough residents are a pretty savvy bunch.

Tracy Hunt: Democracy Is for All of Us, Not Just the Party Insiders

Kierstyn Zolfo’s attempt to cast me as some kind of wolf in sheep’s clothing in her column is not just false — it’s insulting to the people who know my record of fighting for them, writes the PA-01 Democratic congressional candidate.

Pennsylvania’s Chester County Seeks Explanation for Pollbook Error as It Checks Provisional Ballots

More than 12,100 Election Day voters used provisional ballots, which must undergo close review.

Bob Harvie Picks Up Key Endorsement in PA-01 Congressional Race

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced the endorsement on Wednesday citing Harvie’s strong record of bipartisan leadership and his lifelong commitment to standing up for working families.

OPINION: Read the Election Results and Exhale a Little

It serves as a tremendous beacon of hope in a year when political headlines have made people very nervous. 

Democratic Congressional Candidate Rob Strickler to Host Town Hall in Buckingham on Friday

“Over the decades I’ve supported whoever I thought was the best candidate, voting for Republicans like Arlen Specter and Jim Greenwood or Democrats like Bob Casey and Patrick Murphy,” said Strickler.

Bob Harvie to Host Fourth Congressional Campaign Town Hall Event in Doylestown on Wednesday

This grassroots approach is in sharp contrast to incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who has not held a public, in-person town hall in years and even refused to debate his opponent in 2024.

OPINION: Protecting the Midterm Election Needs to Start Now

Simply voting in next year’s midterms won’t be enough. It’s on us to ensure that the midterm elections are secure and the results are accepted.

What Happened With Chester County’s Pollbook Printing Problem?

The county only printed pollbooks containing major-party voters, forcing third-party and unaffiliated voters to use provisional ballots or return later.

Want Election news delivered in your inbox?

* indicates required

Our news. your inbox.

Once a week, we will send a digest of all our stories to your inbox.