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EMILYs List Invests in Keeping Harrisburg Out of the GOP’s Hands

"Democrats need governing power in order to hold the line against Republicans’ assault on the economy, our health care, and our everyday lives,” said Jessica Mackler, the group's president.

As Long as We Have the Vote, We Have Hope

But there’s far too many people not voting and making their voices heard at the ballot box, warns New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner.

Trump Regrets Not Calling up Troops to Seize Voting Machines After the 2020 Election. What Stops Him in 2026?

There are significant legal and practical barriers to sending the military to polling places. But some officials are still worried.

Former Bucks County Man Accused of Voting Twice in 2020 Not Covered by Broad Trump Pardon, Judge Rules

Trump issued the pardon in November to 77 people who were involved in efforts to subvert the election outcome in 2020, including members of his legal team and so-called fake electors. But it also contained language including "all United States citizens” for conduct related to the 2020 election.

Bob Harvie Talks College Affordability, Health Care, Data Center Concerns and More at His Fifth Town Hall

Harvie continues making the case to voters about why he is best suited to beat Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in November’s midterm election.

Upcoming Horsham Town Hall to Introduce 3 PA-01 Democratic Congressional Candidates

Rob Strickler, Lucia Simonelli, and Tracy Hunt will speak with voters in Horsham Tuesday evening.

Josh Shapiro Running for 2nd Term as Pennsylvania Governor, Trailed by Talk of 2028 White House Bid

His reelection effort will be watched as another test of whether he's White House material.

PA-01 Congressional Candidate Bob Harvie to Host Fifth Town Hall in Middletown on Thursday

Meanwhile, Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick has refused to hold public, in-person town halls with his constituents for years.

Bucks County’s ‘Blue Wave’ Makes a Splash With Swearing In of New Row Officers

“Today we begin a whole new chapter in Bucks County history,” said Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia.

Why Does This Pennsylvania County Keep Having Election Problems?

Three years after the county ran out of ballot paper in numerous precincts, election administration issues persist.

Two Paths Forward for Democrats in 2026

The 2025 off-year elections were a windfall for Democrats. But the experiences of rural candidates show the challenges ahead in 2026.

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.

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