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Brandi Tomasetti to Challenge David McCormick for GOP Nomination for Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Seat

“China Dave, a former hedge fund manager and CEO of Bridgewater, accumulated his wealth by investing in Chinese companies linked to human rights violations while cutting jobs in Pittsburgh," said Tomasetti.

Robert Sparks Appointed To Telford Borough Council

Far-right councilman Robert Jacobus claimed the vacancy committee did not consider all interested parties to fill the seat vacated by Eric Kratz.

Eight Democrats Looking to Unseat Rep. Scott Perry Meet in First Candidates’ Forum

The candidates mostly agreed on voting, abortion rights, and healthcare.

Republican State Rep. Aaron Bernstine Wants to Kick President Biden Off the Ballot in Pennsylvania

The GOP lawmaker who in 2020 thought it was funny to share a video on Snapchat of him making his then 5-year-old son smoke a cigar and use foul language is making the rounds touting his latest bright idea.

Event: Meet the Democratic Candidates for Pennsylvania Attorney General

Sign up today and submit questions you’d like the candidates to answer at Monday's virtual event.

Bucks County Democratic Party Chair Steve Santarsiero Reflects on the 2023 Blue Wave, Ready to Build on the Momentum in 2024

The state senator believes the county is changing from purple to shades of blue. But people volunteering and getting involved is vital to continuing this progress.

Biden in Pennsylvania: America Must Decide Whether Democracy Remains its Sacred Cause

In a fiery campaign speech, Biden invoked what he called Donald Trump’s derelictions of duty and threats to freedom

Bucks County Democrats Won Big in 2023. Here’s How We Ensure a Repeat in 2024

It starts with recognizing that what you do every day in the lead-up to an election is just as important as voting.

UFCW Local 1776 Endorses ‘Pro-Worker’ State Representative Jared Solomon for PA Attorney General

“Our members know Jared’s strong pro-worker record in Harrisburg of preserving workers’ rights, raising the minimum wage, and investing in workforce development programs that benefit workers,” said UFCW 1776 President Wendell Young IV.

Meet Three of the Neighbors Who United to Defend Public Education in Central Bucks School District

Learn how people power defeated a Bucks County plutocrat – MAGA millionaire Paul Martino – and his Moms for Liberty-backed school board candidates.

No Pressure, But Bucks County Democrats Tap Jim Prokopiak to Save the Party’s Majority in Pennsylvania’s State House 

All eyes across the Commonwealth will be on February’s special election for the 140th House District in Lower Bucks.

Increase in Ballot Errors Coincides with Turnover Among County Election Officials in Pennsylvania

The 2023 general election saw more ballot errors than any election in the state’s recent history. And the most errors are often happening where experienced election directors have left.

Pennsylvanians Can’t Afford to Sit Out in 2024

Voters in the Commonwealth showed this year that they wouldn’t stand for big-money donors distorting our state courts. Well, it’s time to do the same for our federal courts.

Why 14th Amendment Bars Trump from Office: A Constitutional Law Scholar Explains Principle Behind Colorado Supreme Court Ruling

Trump cannot appear on Colorado’s 2024 presidential ballot because of his involvement in the Jan. 6th insurrection.

DJOP Offers a Who’s Who of Democrats Running for Statewide Office in the 2024 Pennsylvania Primary election

The Zoom forum offered Democratic voters a chance to explore the array of candidates vying for the positions of Pennsylvania Treasurer, Auditor General, and Attorney General next year.

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