FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices

The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.

Wins in local races will disrupt Michigan and Pennsylvania Democrats' hold on legislative chambers

Michigan and Pennsylvania will emerge from the Tuesday election with House legislative chambers evenly split between Republicans and Democrats in yet another sign of how narrowly divided the two swing states have become.

Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

Northampton County promises accurate tally after clerical error appears to flip votes for judges

The issue affected all of the county’s voting machines in use Tuesday, but county officials say only affected how the votes appeared on a paper summary shown to voters. They said the voters' choices were properly recorded by the machines' back end system.

Virginia election night: Here are the key races in the House and Senate

The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth. 

What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday

From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.

First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify

With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.

Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'

When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.

Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Democratic Primary Debate on FOX 29

Seven Democratic candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia are facing off in a 90-minute-long LIVE debate, hosted at Temple University, where they will field questions on the most pressing issues for Philadelphians. Here's what you need to know on when and how to watch.

Midterm Election: Local college students list the biggest issues that drove them to the polls

FOX 29's Jennifer Lee talked to several students from Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania about what drove them to cast their votes in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday.

John Fetterman addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race
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John Fetterman addressed supporters in western Pennsylvania late Wednesday morning as Fox News projected him to be the winner in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race, defeating Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Pennsylvanians scurry to fix mail-in ballots: Here's what to do if yours is flawed
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Some of Pennsylvania's largest counties were among those working Monday to help voters fix mail-in ballots that have fatal flaws such as incorrect dates or missing signatures on the envelopes used to send them in.