Special election will fill seat of convicted West Philly lawmaker

Special election will fill seat of convicted West Philly lawmaker

Voters in a West Philadelphia district will choose a new state representative Tuesday to replace former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who resigned after pleading guilty to stealing from a nonprofit she founded.

Voters in a West Philadelphia district will choose a new state representative Tuesday to replace former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who resigned after pleading guilty to stealing from a nonprofit she founded.

Bernie Sanders’ path to politics began with a loss at a high school in Brooklyn

Bernie Sanders’ path to politics began with a loss at a high school in Brooklyn

Bernie Sanders has become known as a force to be reckoned with on the campaign trail, firing up thousands of supporters at his rallies. But his closest confidantes say things weren’t always like they are today, like the time he lost the race for student body president at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.

Bernie Sanders has become known as a force to be reckoned with on the campaign trail, firing up thousands of supporters at his rallies. But his closest confidantes say things weren’t always like they are today, like the time he lost the race for student body president at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.

Looking to Nevada, will Dems avoid mistakes of Iowa?

Looking to Nevada, will Dems avoid mistakes of Iowa?

Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa caucuses, as voters gather across the Silver State on Saturday to make their presidential preferences known.

Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa caucuses, as voters gather across the Silver State on Saturday to make their presidential preferences known.

Tech boom, suburban growth drive Nevada's Democratic shift

Tech boom, suburban growth drive Nevada's Democratic shift

As the growing suburbs tucked into the shadow of the Sierra have changed, so has Nevada's political landscape.

As the growing suburbs tucked into the shadow of the Sierra have changed, so has Nevada's political landscape.

Democratic debate: Candidates fiercely attack Bloomberg over remarks on women, people of color

Democratic debate: Candidates fiercely attack Bloomberg over remarks on women, people of color

From the opening bell, Democratic presidential foes unleashed an aggressive verbal assault on New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised new questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics in a contentious debate.

From the opening bell, Democratic presidential foes unleashed an aggressive verbal assault on New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised new questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics in a contentious debate.

Judge hears arguments in Jill Stein’s Philadelphia voting machine lawsuit

Judge hears arguments in Jill Stein’s Philadelphia voting machine lawsuit

The hearing in federal court could help determine how 17% of Pennsylvania’s registered voters cast ballots in the April 28 primary election, as well as in November, when the state is expected to be one of the nation’s premier presidential battlegrounds.

The hearing in federal court could help determine how 17% of Pennsylvania’s registered voters cast ballots in the April 28 primary election, as well as in November, when the state is expected to be one of the nation’s premier presidential battlegrounds.

Final Pa. county OKs new paper-trail voting system

Final Pa. county OKs new paper-trail voting system

A decision by Dauphin County to buy new paper-trail voting systems means all 67 Pennsylvania counties have taken action under a state law that helps fund the upgrades, per Gov. Tom Wolf's administration.

A decision by Dauphin County to buy new paper-trail voting systems means all 67 Pennsylvania counties have taken action under a state law that helps fund the upgrades, per Gov. Tom Wolf's administration.

The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus

The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus

In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus. 

In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus. 

Murphy signs legislation to restore voting rights to some convicts

Murphy signs legislation to restore voting rights to some convicts

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation restoring voting rights to convicts who are out of prison on parole or probation.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation restoring voting rights to convicts who are out of prison on parole or probation.

Another lawsuit targets Philadelphia voting machines

Another lawsuit targets Philadelphia voting machines

Pennsylvania faces another lawsuit over its certification of a voting machine bought by Philadelphia and that was at the center of an undercount in one county's election last month.

Pennsylvania faces another lawsuit over its certification of a voting machine bought by Philadelphia and that was at the center of an undercount in one county's election last month.

Philadelphia voting machines challenged in federal court

Philadelphia voting machines challenged in federal court

A federal court is being asked to force Pennsylvania to rescind its certification of a voting machine by Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

A federal court is being asked to force Pennsylvania to rescind its certification of a voting machine by Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Pa. Supreme Court rules Marsy's Law votes won't be counted

Pa. Supreme Court rules Marsy's Law votes won't be counted

Pennsylvania's highest court ruled on the eve of balloting Monday that state elections officials will not count or certify the results of a voter referendum on a victims' rights constitutional amendment.

Pennsylvania's highest court ruled on the eve of balloting Monday that state elections officials will not count or certify the results of a voter referendum on a victims' rights constitutional amendment.

Bill could usher Pennsylvania elections into new era

Bill could usher Pennsylvania elections into new era

Fast-tracked legislation negotiated behind closed doors could usher in some advancement to Pennsylvania election laws that critics say are hugely outdated.

Fast-tracked legislation negotiated behind closed doors could usher in some advancement to Pennsylvania election laws that critics say are hugely outdated.

Florida U.S. Senate race between Nelson and Scott headed toward recount

Florida U.S. Senate race between Nelson and Scott headed toward recount

The Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate campaign announced on Wednesday that the Florida U.S. Senate race is headed toward a recount, based on today's razor-thin margin.

The Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate campaign announced on Wednesday that the Florida U.S. Senate race is headed toward a recount, based on today's razor-thin margin.

Biden campaigning and voting, but not running

Biden campaigning and voting, but not running

Pennsylvania-born, Delaware resident Joe Biden isn’t running for any office this year, despite all the campaigning he has done for the Democratic ticket.

Pennsylvania-born, Delaware resident Joe Biden isn’t running for any office this year, despite all the campaigning he has done for the Democratic ticket.