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‘Almost Worthless’: Progressives Rip 2024 Autopsy the DNC Didn’t Want You To See

“At a time when Republicans are polling at historic lows, Democrats need to capitalize and offer a better vision for the country,” said one critic. “This isn’t it.”

OPINION: What PA-01 Voters Told Us Tuesday Night

Bonnie Chang hopes that both the local Democratic Party and voters take the lessons of this primary election to heart.

Bucks County Primary Election Results: Democrat Bob Harvie to Face Off Against Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in November

Follow the live results from the Bucks County Board of Elections of all your local primary races.

Pennsylvania Democrats Hope to Flip Republican-Held US House Seats Once They Settle Toss-Up Primaries

The campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The Election Tech Voters Don’t See Is What Keeps Philly Polls Moving

Machine inspectors, e-pollbooks and scanners form a quiet civic stack built around troubleshooting, training and access.

What to Expect in Pennsylvania’s Primaries

The AP will provide vote results and declare winners in contested primaries for U.S. House, lieutenant governor, state Senate and state House, as well as a special election in state House District 196.

Lucia Simonelli: The Status Quo Is Not Enough

If being a political "outsider" means being more connected to our community than the political elite, then it’s time for an "outsider" and I'm your candidate for PA-01.

Bucks County Deserves Better — That’s Why I’m Voting for Lucia Simonelli

A vote for Lucia is a vote for the Democratic Party we actually need: a party that fights instead of folds, that listens instead of lectures, that is beholden to the people it represents instead of big donors, and that delivers instead of makes excuses.

OPINION: After Helping Bradley Merkl-Gump Get Elected to Pennridge School Board, I Refuse to Support His Run for State Senate

"Mark Pinsley isn't just a better option," writes Laura Foster, "he is the only option for people who care about disenfranchised communities."

Will Governor Shapiro’s Endorsement of Bob Harvie Push Him Over the Finish Line in the PA-01 Democratic Primary Race?

“I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress,” Shapiro said.

Before You Vote: The Details Behind Lower Salford Township’s $21 Million Open Space Plan 

Residents will vote on a ballot referendum to raise the Earned Income Tax in order to preserve farmland as open space.

Bucks County Democrats and Republicans Release Slate of Endorsed State Committee Candidates

“Ultimately the goal was to have a slate of 13 candidates that could represent all of Bucks County at the state level, and I believe this group of 13 will do exactly that,” said Zach Kirk, executive director Bucks County Democratic Committee.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Lycoming County Must Release Digital Record of 2020 Votes

The court ordered counties to release granular data on individual ballots, but some are unsure if they can comply and still keep voters’ choices secret.

What to Know About the Latest Wave of Changes to Congressional Districts

The balance of power could be tipping more to Republicans.

Gwen Stoltz Is Helping Represent PA Build a Pipeline of Progressive Women Leaders Across the Commonwealth

“They helped me when I ran and now I am so excited to now be able to help other women,” said Stoltz, who went from knocking on doors to opening them.

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