Politics Archives

Doug Mastriano and Josh Shapiro will face off in November governor’s race

Mastriano emerged from a crowded GOP field of nine candidates who have spent the last several months crisscrossing the state to rally support from party elites and the rank-and-file alike.

18 May 2022

Mail ballots could delay election results (again) in the Pennsylvania primary

Whether or not PA counties will have all of their votes counted on Election Night depends on how many mail-in ballots need to be counted — and when the counting starts.

16 May 2022

When do the polls open? We’ve got answers to all your Pennsylvania primary questions

Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary is May 17. Here's what you need to know about polling places, mail ballots and more.

16 May 2022

What is the future of the OnePGH Fund under the Gainey administration?

The independent nonprofit will continue to exist, but likely won't be the conduit for money from UPMC and other large nonprofits.

10 May 2022

A complete guide to the May 17 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place and use mail-in ballots

The Pennsylvania primary election is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.

05 May 2022

Why the race for Pennsylvania governor matters more if Roe v. Wade is overturned

At least five of the nine GOP candidates for governor support abortion bans without exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the parent.

04 May 2022

Why does the upcoming Pennsylvania primary election exclude about 1.3 million voters?

Independent voters now number more than 1 million and account for 15% of all registered voters, yet they are shut out of casting a primary ballot for key positions like governor and U.S. senator.

27 Apr 2022

Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary?

The primary election is May 17. The last day to register to vote is May 2 and the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 10.

14 Apr 2022

Lawsuit challenging Allegheny County’s property assessments could lower thousands of tax bills

A lawsuit claiming that Allegheny County sends skewed data to the state, thus boosting thousands of property tax bills, is heading for a key hearing.

13 Apr 2022

What you need to know about the Pennsylvania primary race few voters are paying attention to

Pennsylvania’s race for lieutenant governor, which is separate from that for the top executive position, has more candidates than the gubernatorial field. Here’s a guide.

04 Apr 2022