elections

Data shows empty ballots a growing problem at election time
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jul 11, 2025
Maybe it's apathy or disinterest, or maybe people don't want to put themselves up for public scrutiny in person or on social media, where criticism is...
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Pa. Dems worried about Supreme Court retention votes
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GILLIAN McGOLDRICK The Philadelphia Inquirer 
May 13, 2025
HARRISBURG (TNS) —Pennsylvania'sbiggest race this election year won't be on the primary ballot. The candidates won't have political parties listed. An...
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GOP path to a Pa. majority
Opinion, Сolumns
GUY CIARROCCHI RealClearPennsylvania 
Apr 30, 2025
The new Pennsylvania GOP chairman, state Sen. Greg Rothman, was elected on a platform that can be described as: “Let’s make Pennsylvania Florida.” In ...
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Data shows Pa. GOP gradual mail-in ballot adoption
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ATHAN KOUTSIOUROUMBAS RealClearPennsylvania 
Apr 22, 2025
It appears that good news keeps coming for Pennsylvania’s Republicans. Recently released data reveal a subtle but significant trend: Republicans are e...
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Move to standardize ballot testing
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CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Apr 22, 2025
HARRISBURG — With primaries fast approaching, some legislators want to improve upon election mistakes made last November. Rep. Frank Burns, D-Johnstow...
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Poll: Voters want open primaries in Pennsylvania
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LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square 
Apr 21, 2025
HARRISBURG — As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 milli...
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Shapiro slides right with ‘Real Time’ appearance
Opinion, Сolumns
NICK KAYAL RealClearPennsylvania 
Apr 07, 2025
Believe it or not, the 2028 presidential election isn’t all that far off, especially in this modern era of political fundraising and positioning. On t...
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Democrats flip reliably red state Senate seat
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CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Mar 28, 2025
HARRISBURG – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James ...
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Turner tossed from ballot for city controller
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 25, 2025
A legal challenge to signatures on the nominating petitions of Bradford City controller candidate Randall Turner has led to his removal from the ballo...
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Primary election candidate list shows some surprises
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 25, 2025
The candidate list for the upcoming primary election for McKean County shows a lack of candidates for important offices, some hotly contested seats an...
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Another political test in Pa.
Opinion, Сolumns
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS RealClearPennsylvania 
Mar 25, 2025
The Democratic primary battle for Pittsburgh mayor, between incumbent Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, looks to be yet anothe...
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Pennsylvanians join term-limit push
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CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Mar 12, 2025
Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, has introduced a concurrent resolution calling Pennsylvania to join states seeking a constitutional amendment for ...
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