April 29, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Election Day 2022: A complete guide to the May 17 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail-in ballots, and moreby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe Pennsylvania primary election in 2022 is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
April 28, 2022THOMAS HENGGE / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Election Day 2022: See how much money Democrat Josh Shapiro has raised in the race for governorby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAAs primary Election Day 2022 approaches in Pennsylvania, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro has raised nearly $18 million in campaign contributions.
April 27, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWhat they’re saying about Spotlight PA’s Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate debatesby Spotlight PA StaffNine people who want to be Pennsylvania’s next U.S. senator gathered at two separate debates hosted by Spotlight PA and its founding news outlet partners this week.
April 26, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to leadby Spotlight PA StaffOn Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
April 26, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts Republican U.S. Senate debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate primary election for the Republican nomination gathered at Dickinson College on Tuesday.
April 25, 2022Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAPa. Election Day 2022: Why independents can’t vote for candidates this May, and the push to change thatby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAIndependent 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.
April 25, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts Democratic U.S. Senate debateby Spotlight PA StaffThe four candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination gathered at Dickinson College.
April 20, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: 5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s Republican gubernatorial debateby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe candidates focused on differentiating themselves in a crowded field and making an impression on a largely undecided electorate.
April 19, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
April 18, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPa. primary election 2022: Your guide to the Democratic and GOP candidates for governorby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAThe GOP field for Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary governor election remains crowded, while Democrats will see just one choice on the ballot.
April 14, 2022Robert Frank / For Spotlight PAPa. primary election 2022: See how much money the GOP candidates for governor have raisedby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe nine candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary governor election have collectively raised more than $13 million over the past 15 months.
April 4, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2022: A guide to the primary race few voters are paying attention toby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAPennsylvania’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.
March 18, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerFringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election powerby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Matt Vasilogambros of StatelineLegal experts and voting rights advocates warn the "independent state legislature doctrine" could radically alter election administration across the country.
March 8, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting lawby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAA group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Feb. 10, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2022: Tell Spotlight PA what coverage matters to youby Spotlight PA StaffWe'll cover the race for governor, the fight for control of the legislature, the challenges facing local election officials, and everything you need to make an informed vote.
Feb. 7, 2022Sue Dorfman / For VotebeatWATCH: A free virtual panel on the future of Pennsylvania’s mail voting lawby Spotlight PA StaffWatch Spotlight PA's panel on why Act 77 is being challenged, and what to expect from the Pa. Supreme Court’s review of the law.
Jan. 29, 2022Robert Frank / For Spotlight PAA court just struck down Pennsylvania’s mail voting law. Here’s what you need to know.by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAMail voting will remain in place in Pennsylvania for the time being as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court.
Jan. 28, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania’s mail voting law ruled unconstitutional, but remains in place as Wolf appealsby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAThe ruling by Commonwealth Court comes in response to suits filed by a Bradford County commissioner and group of Republican state representatives.
Jan. 6, 2022HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia InquirerThe Jan. 6 Capitol riot: A complete guide to what we know about Pennsylvania’s roleby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAThe Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot was the culmination of deliberate lies and misinformation about the November 2020 election results and involved dozens of Pennsylvanians.
Dec. 15, 2021Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PACourt battle over Pa. GOP’s subpoena of sensitive voter data centers on legislative power vs. privacyby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAIn questioning, the Republican judges appeared hesitant to interfere in the legislature, while Democrats probed whether there were any limits to its ability to access private information.
Nov. 19, 2021TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWhat we know about the firm hired by the GOP to review Pennsylvania’s 2020 electionby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA and Andrew Seidman of The Philadelphia InquirerTaxpayers will pony up $270,000 to Envoy Sage, which says it has exposed “fraud among non-governmental organizations.” Little else is known about the group.
Nov. 10, 2021Courtesy campaignsRecount triggered for open Commonwealth Court seat, with Democrat Lori Dumas leadingby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAUnofficial election results show Democrat Lori Dumas with 16,804 more votes than Republican Drew Crompton.
Nov. 4, 2021Commonwealth Media ServicesPa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s wife dropped off his mail ballot, violating state election lawby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAA spokesperson for the Democratic governor said “it was an honest mistake.”
Nov. 2, 2021Tyger Williams / Philadelphia InquirerGOP wins 2021 election for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, plus other resultsby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAThe race between Democrat Maria McLaughlin and Republican Kevin Brobson was marked by big campaign spending and negative ads.
Nov. 2, 2021MONICA HERNDON / Philadelphia InquirerWant to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think.by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PASpotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.
Nov. 1, 2021Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWhen do polls open in Pa.? All the information you need for the 2021 Pa. election dayby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAThe 2021 election in Pennsylvania is here, and we have the details for when and where you should vote.
Oct. 29, 2021TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia Inquirer2021 Pa. election: A last-minute guide to everything you need to know to vote Nov. 2by Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAOn the eve of the 2021 election, here’s a final primer on everything you need to know to vet and select candidates, and to vote.
Oct. 27, 2021Contributed Photo / Inquirer File PhotoSee the top donors in this year’s hotly contested 2021 Pa. Supreme Court electionby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PASpecial interests and political groups account for the bulk of more than $5 million given to the candidates in the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court race. Here's a list of who's given the most money.
Oct. 26, 2021Kent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PAPowerful special interests are pouring millions into the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court raceby Angela Couloumbis and Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAWhile the race cannot change the Democratic majority on the high court, it could narrow the margin amid increasingly partisan attacks on the judiciary’s independence.
Oct. 18, 2021TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPa. election 2021: Polling places, mail ballot details, and more things to know about Nov. 2by Spotlight PA StaffEverything you need to vote in the 2021 Pa. election, including key dates, how to find your polling place, and guides to the most consequential races.
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