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.
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.
Democrat Timika Lane wins court seat, as Pennsylvania Democrats sweep 4 statewide judicial races
Democrat Timika Lane has won a race for the statewide Superior Court in Pennsylvania in Tuesday's election.
Democrat Timika Lane has won a race for the statewide Superior Court in Pennsylvania in Tuesday's election.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey's Legislature
New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.
New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Philadelphia Election 2023: Mayor Kenney congratulates Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on 'historic' win
“Congratulations to mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on this historic milestone in her extraordinary career of public service," Mayor Jim Kenney said.
“Congratulations to mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on this historic milestone in her extraordinary career of public service," Mayor Jim Kenney said.
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.
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.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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.
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.
Live Results: 2023 Pennsylvania, New Jersey elections
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.