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.
Gov. Youngkin criticizes Democratic opponents over abortion rhetoric as polls open in Virginia
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
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.
Pennsylvania's election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including a high court seat
Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court and three seats on two lower appellate courts.
Election Day will shake up leadership in Philadelphia: 'It's a moment for the city'
When Philadelphia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pull the lever for a sweeping change in the city's top political leadership.
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.
Election Day 2023: Deadline to request mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania is Tuesday
With Election Day just a week away, another voting deadline is about to come and go.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
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.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas counties attempts to stop people from using roads to get an abortion
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
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.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate David Oh zeros in on crime, safety
As Philadelphia's race for mayor reaches its home stretch, Republican candidate David Oh says his vision for the mayor's office focuses mainly on crime prevention.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.