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‘Pennsylvanians deserve better’: A Q&A with 2026 gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity

The incumbent state treasurer talked about her gubernatorial campaign and how she’d govern in a politically divided state Capitol.

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National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.

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PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum

Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia.

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Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run

Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement

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With an eye on judicial elections, conservative activist Scott Presler leads voter training in PA

Presler talked about the importance of registering more GOP voters and winning elections in 2025 and 2026.

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Five For Friday: A way-too-early municipal election preview

Pennsylvania voters across the commonwealth will vote in consequential municipal elections this fall.

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Opinion

Opinion: To win again, Democrats must ‘make life better’ for all Americans

State Rep. and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta on what the party needs going forward – and what he is doing to make that happen.

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Mayoral primaries across PA: Nail-biters, blowouts and upsets

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary to Corey O'Connor, while incumbents in Harrisburg, Allentown and Scranton are poised for victory.

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Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary

The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.

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‘We have the ability to start rebuilding our city’: Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor discusses his bid

O’Connor talked with City & State about his motivation for running, Pittsburgh’s finances and improving the city’s business climate.

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‘We have to stand up for our city’: Ed Gainey outlines his vision for a second term

The mayor of Pittsburgh spoke with City & State about his first term in office and what he plans to do if elected for another four years.

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Policy

Four for Friday: Harrisburg happenings

State lawmakers advanced bills to legalize recreational cannabis and fund private school scholarships to kick off the month of May.

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No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup

Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events

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GOP appeals federal judge’s mail-in ballot decision

A federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail ballots ‘does not pass constitutional muster.’

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Personality

Q&A with former Judge and Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan

The Northeast Philly native is pitching himself as much-needed alternative to DA Larry Krasner.

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Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA

Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.

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Personality

Q&A with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner

The firebrand progressive prosecutor is seeking his third term while battling the Trump administration

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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

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Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan

The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union

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Personality

Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler

Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.