Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Where Pennsylvania Has Lost Democrats Since 2008, and What It Means for the November Election

ElectionsOver the past decade, Democrats’ registration advantage has shrunk. Still, experts say registration can't tell you exactly how a closely divided state like Pennsylvania will vote.

Malcolm Kenyatta Wins Democratic Primary for Pa. Auditor General, Will Face Republican Tim DeFoor This Fall

ElectionsKenyatta defeated his Democratic primary opponent Mark Pinsley to win the party’s nod for state auditor general. He’ll face DeFoor, the incumbent, in November.

The Vast Majority of Pa. Legislative Races Will Effectively Be Decided During the Primary

ElectionsPennsylvania's 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.

Why Independents Can’t Vote in the 2024 Pa. Primary, and the Slow-Moving Push to Change That

ElectionsMore than 1.3 million people in Pennsylvania can’t vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries on April 23. A campaign to change that is moving slowly.

What to Know About Poll Watchers, and What They Can and Can’t Do in Pennsylvania

ElectionsPoll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.

Shapiro’s Alternative to a Key Climate Program Comes with One Major Catch: It Needs GOP Support

Local NewsCan Gov. Josh Shapiro satisfy environmentalists and the GOP on climate change? With a proposed carbon cap-and-trade program, he’s trying.