Tony Norman: Ain’t no stoppin’ Pittsburgh’s Black voters
Nearly two dozen activists transformed a corner lot on Wiley Avenue in the Hill District into ground zero for democracy in Pittsburgh.
26 Sep 2022
Guide to what you need to know about Election Day
Want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s 2022 election candidates? Learn how to research who is on your ballot, their stances, and who is funding their campaigns.
23 Sep 2022
Updated: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in voting will stay
A lower appellate court earlier this year sided with Republican lawmakers, saying that permitting no-excuse mail voting required amending the state constitution.
02 Aug 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 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
Everything you need to know before voting in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
Spotlight PA offers a final primer on everything you need to know to cast your ballot and vet and select candidates.
01 Nov 2021
Pennsylvania forced to redraw political map as state loses a congressional seat
Because of census data delays, lawmakers have only a few months to create final congressional and legislative maps in time for the spring 2022 primary.
16 Aug 2021
Elections office expanding hours, voting locations Oct. 26 through Election Day
Allegheny County is expanding hours for its office and lobby, starting Oct. 26. There will also be additional election offices open starting this coming weekend.
21 Oct 2020
Everything you need to know to vote in this election
An explainer on everything from mail-in ballots to drop off places to polling locations.
30 Sep 2020