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You Are Not Going to Believe Who Funds Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick

You can learn a lot about a candidate by who bankrolls them.

What Does the Pennsylvania State Attorney General Do?

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are vying for the position.

The Grassroots Electoral Movement Reshaping Rural Politics

In many rural areas, Republican candidates go uncontested. That’s changing in 2024, thanks to grassroots efforts to contest every election, even in staunchly red counties.

US Voters Concerned About Post-Election Violence and Efforts to Overturn the Results: AP-NORC Poll

Trump has continued to lie about fraud costing him reelection four years ago and is again forecasting that he can lose this time only if the election is rigged against him.

Pennsylvania Priest Teaches Ancient Techniques for Surviving Today’s Political Turmoil

Lancaster's Rev. David Peck started a weekly series of gatherings this fall at St. James called “Contemplative Citizenship.”

‘Project Your Vote’ Uses Art to Inspire Electoral Activism in Philadelphia

Bucks County's Bonnie Chang found the project through the Center for Artistic Activism and initially wanted to bring the projections locally. However, Philly has taller buildings better suited for displaying them. 

Lancaster County DA Investigating Attempted Fraudulent Voter Registration Applications

County election workers flagged suspicious applications in a large batch turned in just before Monday’s deadline.

Casey Campaign Calls Out Dave McCormick for Reportedly Muzzling Women Who Reported Sexual Harassment with NDAs While CEO at Bridgewater

Democrats want McCormick to let these women speak freely.

Republican Dave Sunday Is Only Running for Part of the Job as Pennsylvania Attorney General

Meanwhile, in states with Republican Attorneys General, doctors risk prosecution for performing abortions, as do friends and family who transport women seeking reproductive health care to willing medical providers.

Would Compulsory Voting Strengthen Democracy in the United States?

Proponents argue it will end voter suppression, boost participation, improve confidence in government, and help quell growing political extremism. 

Bucks County Is Among the Pennsylvania Counties That Give Voters a Chance to Fix Errors on Their Mail Ballots

Votebeat's map shows how widely ‘notice and cure’ policies vary across the state, and what happens if your ballot is flagged for possible rejection.

Pennsylvania High Court Gives Voters Provisional Option if Their Mail Ballots Get Rejected

ACLU lawyer Witold Walczak said the decision applies across the state, that all voters whose mail-in ballots are disqualified for any reason will be allowed to cast valid provisional ballots.

WATCH: Democrat Ashley Ehasz Participates in PA01 Candidate Forum; Incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick Doesn’t Bother Attending

“As a commander, I learned a thing or two about what it's like to be accountable to those you seek to lead,” said Ehasz. “Brian can't even be bothered to give you all a few minutes of his time.”

Ashley Ehasz to Attend New Pennsylvania Project’s Candidate Forum for First Congressional District. Incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick Refused to Even Reply to Invitation.

The nonpartisan event will be held at Bucks County Community College's Newtown campus Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Common Cause Forum Highlights Concerns Going into the Election

From hurricanes to voter suppression efforts, citizens across the country are facing roadblocks to getting their ballot counted.

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