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Counties Must Notify Voters if Their Mail Ballot Was Rejected, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules

A pair of decisions from the court combine to guarantee the state’s voters some recourse if they make a mistake on their ballot, such as a missing signature or date.

School Board Candidate Q&A: Jonathan Russell – Pennridge School District

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with school board candidates from across Bucks County.

School Board Candidate Q&A: Jane Schrader Lynch – Centennial School District

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with school board candidates from across Bucks County.

School Board Candidate Q&A: Nathaniel Leffever – Pennridge School District

This is the third in a series of interviews with school board candidates from across Bucks County.

School Board Candidate Q&A: Flemming Godiksen – Centennial School District

This is the second in a series of interviews with school board candidates from across Bucks County.

US Justice Department Sues 6 More States, Including Pennsylvania, in Its Quest for Voter Data

The DOJ's newest lawsuits also targeted California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and New Hampshire after it sued Oregon and Maine last week.

School Board Candidate Q&A: Carly Taylor – Pennridge School District

This is the first in a series of interviews with school board candidates from across Bucks County.

Election Explainer: What’s a Recorder of Deeds?

This is the fourth in a weekly Thursday series of informational briefs to explain the roles and responsibilities of Bucks County Row Officers up for election in November.

What Can Democrats Learn from Pennsylvania’s Ultimate Barometer?

Barack Obama, who spoke in Erie last week, thinks “We [America] are certainly at an inflection point.” But for many area voters, the tipping point came before 2016.

The Makeup of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Hangs in the Balance in November. Here’s What’s at Stake

“If these three justices are defeated, there will be bedlam in Pennsylvania,” warns Shanin Specter, an attorney and founding partner of Philadelphia law firm Kline & Specter and son of the late U.S. Senator Arlen Specter.

Dan Wood and Christina Maida Offer a New Generation of Leadership for Doylestown Township

Together, the two candidates are ready to meet the needs and concerns of residents in the township where they grew up and are now raising their own families.

Election Explainer: What’s a Sheriff?

This is the third in a weekly Thursday series of informational briefs to explain the roles and responsibilities of Bucks County Row Officers up for election in November.

OPINION: Judicial Elections Key to Protecting Pennsylvania’s Democracy and Our Environment

In this critical moment in our nation’s history, state courts play an essential role in protecting our rights to vote, to express ourselves and to have access to clean air and pure water. 

Two Candidates, One Shared Vision for Plumstead Township

As a team, Ken Lichtenstein and Jen Moroney's shared vision is proactive, focused on shaping the township’s future while honoring its rich history, preserving the perfect blend of town and country that is Plumstead.

Election Explainer: What’s a District Attorney?

This is the second in a weekly Thursday series of informational briefs to explain the roles and responsibilities of Bucks County Row Officers up for election in November.

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