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A day after winning reelection, Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged action on transit funding, minimum wage and housing as Democrats secured control of Pennsylvania's legislature for the first time in decades.

Philadelphia's 2026 midterm election results brought few surprises, with Chris Rabb elected to Congress and voters approving two City Charter amendments.

Democrats made major gains in Bucks County's 2026 midterm elections, flipping congressional and state legislative seats amid a nationwide blue wave.

Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro won reelection Tuesday, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity in the 2026 governor's race and securing a second term in office.

Philadelphia voters shared concerns about President Donald Trump, rising prices and the cost of living as they cast ballots in the 2026 midterm election.

Philadelphia's 2026 election guide covers the governor's race, congressional and state legislative contests, city ballot questions and how to vote.

What should Pennsylvania voters do if they encounter ICE at the polls? Learn your rights, how to recognize voter intimidation and where to report incidents.

Inside Philadelphia's election warehouse, where thousands of mail-in ballots are secured, processed and counted using specialized equipment on Election Day.

Pennsylvania voters have until Oct. 27 to request a mail-in ballot for the 2026 election. Here's how to apply in Philadelphia and when ballots must be returned.

Philadelphia’s primary ballot was light Tuesday, aside from the high-stakes Democratic race in the 3rd Congressional District.

Chris Rabb, a progressive state representative from Mount Airy, won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District, likely cementing his place as the newest member of Philadelphia’s federal delegation.

Philadelphians weathered unseasonably hot temperatures to vote in Tuesday’s primary election, with residents of the 3rd Congressional District selecting a Democratic nominee who will almost certainly go to the Capitol in the new year.

Philadelphia voters, for the first time in years, will send someone new to the U.S. House of Representatives, and, in all likelihood, that person will be whoever emerges from Tuesday’s hotly contested Democratic primary.

Satellite election offices are now open across Philadelphia, offering mail-in voting and registration services ahead of the May 19 primary.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and 21 states sue Donald Trump over a new election executive order targeting mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Ahead of the May 19 primary, Philadelphia election officials are hosting an educational series to give residents the opportunity to learn more about the voting process.

Just days into 2026, Pennsylvania’s most important electoral contest of the year — the race to be the commonwealth’s next governor — is taking shape.

No Republican candidate or cause prevailed in any statewide or city contest, mirroring a national trend, with Democrats scoring big wins Tuesday in gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia.

Too Short’s song “Blow the Whistle” blared from Larry Krasner’s phone as he walked out of his Center City office Wednesday morning to speak to reporters, a day after a landslide election victory that secured him a third term as Philadelphia’s district attorney.

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