Elections

Election 2025: A Blue Wave in Bucks County as Democrats Sweep Row Offices, Dominate Races Across the County (LIVE Results)

"We are outperforming our own best expectations," said one local Democrat.

by Staff Contributor
November 4, 2025

Trump’s Strength, Democrats’ Message and the Shutdown Effect. What to Watch Nationally on Election Day 2025

Election Day comes in the midst of a federal government shutdown that has already spanned more than a month. Will it matter?

by AP
November 4, 2025

What to Expect for the Nov. 4 Election in Pennsylvania

In Bucks County, the sheriff's and district attorney's races, along with local school board elections, have taken center stage.

by AP
November 3, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Kate Pascucci – Bensalem School District

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

by Staff Contributor
November 1, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Audrey Tashjian – Council Rock School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 31, 2025

Pennsylvania Criminal Case Highlights Problems With Third-Party Voter Registration Drives

Seven workers are charged with faking information on forms to boost their pay. Election officials say the issues go beyond alleged fraud.

by Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
October 30, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Rachel Fingles – Bensalem School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 30, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: David Comalli – Central Bucks School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 29, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Jim Green – Council Rock School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 27, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Rodger Allen – Bensalem School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 27, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Dan Bebernitz – Pennridge School District

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

by Melinda Rizzo
October 25, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Amanda O’Connor – Central Bucks School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 24, 2025

School Board Candidate Q&A: Leann Hart – Bensalem School District

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

by Staff Contributor
October 23, 2025

More Pennsylvania Voters Than Ever Will Use Electronic Pollbooks This November

The iPad-style devices help speed up check-in at the polls, and state funding makes them more affordable for counties.

by Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
October 23, 2025

‘Don’t Fall for It’: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Disinformation

Know the facts so that you can vote your real values, writes Amy Widestrom, executive director of the League of Women Voters of PA.

by Amy Widestrom
October 21, 2025

‘FAFO’: Philadelphia’s Larry Krasner and Other Prosecutors From Across the Country Launch ‘Fight Against Federal Overreach’ Project

January 28, 2026

“It used to be, you could rely on the federal government to rein in rogue sheriffs who are killing people on the side of the road … but now the federal government are the rogue sheriffs,” said Philly District Attorney Krasner.

18 Pennsylvania State House Democrats Call on Congress to Withhold ICE Funding Unless It is Tied to Enforceable Reforms

January 27, 2026

State Rep. Tarik Khan and 17 of his colleagues are introducing a resolution demanding oversight and accountability be tied to any additional federal funding for DHS and ICE.

Bucks County Beacon Selected as Report for America Host Newsroom; Corps Member Will Bolster Education Coverage

January 23, 2026

“We are thrilled, not only for The Beacon, but for the community,” said Bucks County Beacon Chief Revenue Officer Daralyse Lyons.

INTERVIEW: New Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler Looks to Refocus His Department Back to Its ‘Core Mission’

January 21, 2026

The 33-year-old Army veteran talks to the Bucks County Beacon about leadership, keeping his campaign promise to end his Republican predecessor’s ICE 287(g) partnership and rebuilding public trust.

Trump’s Second Term: Year One

January 20, 2026

The Bucks County Beacon looks back at the damage wrought.