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Lucia Simonelli Wants PA-01 Democrats to Vote Their Hopes, Not Their Fears

This grassroots, anti-establishment congressional candidate believes a bold, progressive campaign offers the party the best chance to finally defeat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Will primary voters?

Democrat Josh Shapiro Tests Political Muscle in Swing-State Pennsylvania’s Midterms

“Right now, Democrats, the thing they want the most is a winner, and a very close second is a fighter,” said Paul Begala, a Democratic campaign strategist.

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins Special Congressional Election in New Jersey

“In November, when I jumped into this race, the odds were stacked against us. But you know — we did the impossible, and we won,” said Mejia.

Pennsylvania’s Delaware County Bans Poll Workers From Using Election Prediction Markets

State law already prohibits poll workers from betting on elections, but prediction markets argue they are not betting operations.

Democrats Grapple With How to Handle Super PACs Flooding Their Primaries With Campaign Cash

“We should eliminate any super PAC in a Democratic primary. And I think every presidential candidate in 2028 should pledge that they will not have any super PAC spending in a Democratic primary,” said Rep. Ro Khanna.

Trump’s Save America Act Would End Voter Registration Drives Nationwide

In many states, civic groups have long provided applications to would-be voters that they can quickly fill out.

Democrats Sue to Block Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Mail Ballots

“President Trump has tried again and again to rewrite election rules for his own perceived partisan advantage,” their lawsuit states.

Chuck Schumer Has a Plan to Win Back the Senate. But Some Democrats Aren’t on Board

“It’s really about, who do you trust? Establishment or not establishment. And frankly, the establishment hasn’t given us a lot to trust these past few years,” said Nan Whaley, a Democratic strategist.

Is Republican Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons an Election Denier?

Advocacy group All Voting Is Local says yes, while Parsons categorically rejects the charge stating he has always followed the law.

A $50 Million Push Hopes to Make Child Care a Top Issue in the Midterm Elections in States Like Pennsylvania

The announcement comes as the cost of child care continues to rise and as waiting lists for federal child care subsidies, which support working families in poverty, continue to grow.

Supreme Court Will Decide Whether States Can Keep Counting Late Mail Ballots

All 50 states require ballots to be cast or postmarked on or before Election Day, but 14 states have grace periods for receiving and counting regular mailed ballots, ranging from a day to several weeks after the election.

INTERVIEW: Tom Taft on Bucks County Democrats’ Efforts to Defeat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01

The great-grandson of President William Howard Taft spoke with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about politics, policy, the upcoming Democratic primary in May, and more.

OPINION: Health Care Is the Way for Democrats to Win

Health care costs now rank among voters’ top concerns in battleground districts in states like Pennsylvania.

Here’s How the Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick-Backed ‘Show Your Papers’ Election Bill Could Block Millions of American Citizens from Voting

“This includes millions of people who make up your communities, including married women, people of color and voters who live in rural areas,” said Fair Elections Center CEO Rebekah Caruthers.

Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania PAC Endorses Bucks County Candidates for State House and Senate

“Abortion is on the ballot in every election and for every office. State legislatures have become the front lines in the fight for reproductive freedom," said Adam Hosey, the PAC's political director.

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