Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pennsylvania voters will make a decision with implications for the future of voting and abortion rights in a presidential battleground state when they choose the winner for an open state Supreme Court seat.

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.

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. 

Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims

Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.

Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Cherelle Parker, David Oh face off in 2023 mayoral race

Cherelle Parker and David Oh are going head-to-head in the mayoral race after Parker beat out five other Democratic candidates during the primary election in May.

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.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker shares vision for city's future

Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.

Bills to combat hate crimes gain Pennsylvania House approval

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed three bills seeking to expand and strengthen the state’s anti-hate crime statutes.

Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.

Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker

Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.

Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.