Oct. 21, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: A guide to vetting state legislative candidatesby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe entire Pennsylvania House and half of the state Senate will be on the ballot in 2026. Learn more about how to research the candidates.
Oct. 21, 2026Courtesy of the candidates’ campaignsPa. election 2026: Where Brooks, Mackenzie stand on campaign finance reform, anti-corruption policiesby Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PAThe candidates in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District both favor stock trading bans and term limits for members of Congress.
Oct. 20, 2026Commonwealth Media ServicesTrifecta could unlock action on stalled renewable energy, climate bills, Democrats sayby Ben Seal of Inside Climate NewsFlipping the state Senate could pave the way for environmental action, but Gov. Josh Shapiro may be “the limiting factor.”
Oct. 20, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPolls showed Trump policies might chill mail voting. But early data in Pennsylvania is inconclusive.by Carter Walker of VotebeatDemocratic mail ballot requests are down from both 2022 and 2024, though it's impossible to draw clear conclusions about why.
Oct. 19, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: A complete guide to who is on the ballot, when to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots, and moreby Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAOn Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will vote for governor, state House and Senate, and more.
Oct. 16, 2026Courtesy of the campaignsRep. Perry’s Trump ties targeted by Dems in closely watched Pa. swing district raceby Marc Levy of the Associated PressThe president’s declining popularity could be a liability for Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, a Trump loyalist who faces a second challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson.
Oct. 15, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAMore than 100 suspicious letters sent to election officials nationwide, including in Pennsylvaniaby Jessica Huseman and Dion Nissenbaum of VotebeatThe FBI said some letters contained an “unknown substance” and that they were investigating the scope of the apparent attack.
Oct. 15, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: Everything college students need to know about votingby Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAWhen it comes to voting, college students in Pennsylvania have multiple options. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Oct. 15, 2026Courtesy of the campaignsPa. election 2026: Where Bresnahan, Cognetti stand on campaign finance reform, anti-corruption policiesby Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PAThe candidates in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District both favor stock trading bans and term limits for members of Congress.
Oct. 14, 2026Matt Rourke / APHigh prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground districtby Mike Catalini of the Associated PressLatinos are about a quarter of the 7th Congressional District’s population, and they were a key part of Trump's winning coalition two years ago.
Oct. 13, 2026Jose Luis Magana / AP4 more Pennsylvania noncitizens are charged with voting in the 2024 election, DOJ saysby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe Pa. residents were among 16 people charged nationwide for voting-related crimes.
Oct. 13, 2026Joed Viera / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on ICE detention and other immigration issuesby Gabriela Martínez and Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PADemocrat Josh Shapiro condemns Trump’s immigration policies and has worked against ICE. Republican Stacy Garrity has urged cooperation.
Oct. 9, 2026Yuki Iwamura / APHomeland Security targets Democratic campaign after ICE arrest in Pennsylvaniaby Marc Levy of the Associated PressA federal agency's press release accused a congressional campaign of hiring an undocumented worker — now ethics watchdogs are crying foul.
Oct. 9, 2026Courtesy of the campaign and Commonwealth Media ServicesIndependent candidate closes in on Republican Senate incumbent as dark money spending surgesby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAIndependent Jodi Borello is challenging Republican Camera Bartolotta in the 46th Senate District. A new poll shows them tied.
Oct. 9, 2026Courtesy of the campaignsPa. election 2026: Where Perry, Stelson stand on campaign finance reform, anti-corruption policiesby Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PAThe candidates in the 10th Congressional District both favor stock trading bans and term limits for members of Congress.
Oct. 8, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PABucks County sheriff joins movement pledging not to interfere with electionsby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe pledge is aimed at combating “constitutional sheriffs” who believe they have supreme authority within their counties.
Oct. 8, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rightsby Elizabeth Estrada and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAVoting in Pennsylvania? Here’s everything you need to know about your rights.
Oct. 8, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and moreby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PADemocrat Josh Shapiro has overseen big education investments and targeted tax breaks. Republican Stacy Garrity wants bigger tax cuts and much less spending.
Oct. 7, 2026Courtesy of ABC27The top takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrityby Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAShapiro, the Democratic incumbent, defended his record, while Republican Garrity tried to differentiate herself on spending and education.
Oct. 6, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania voting advocates are preparing for ICE to disrupt the 2026 electionby Carter Walker of VotebeatFederal law already prohibits armed agents at polling places, but Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has a bill to clearly ban it on the state level.
Oct. 5, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballotby Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAPennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Sept. 30, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PABill to let unaffiliated voters participate in Pennsylvania primaries passes state Houseby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe measure likely won’t become law this legislative session, but its House passage represents a key milestone for advocates.
Sept. 30, 2026Courtesy of the candidates’ campaignsPa. election 2026: Where Mackenzie, Brooks stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobsby Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PAWhile Mackenzie and Brooks differ on tariffs and the ongoing war in Iran, they both support healthcare reform.
Sept. 28, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2026: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 3by Kate Huangpu and Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAPennsylvania poll workers help to make voting run smoothly on Election Day. Here’s how you can serve as one.
Sept. 28, 2026Thomas Hatzenbuhler / Architect of the CapitolPa. election 2026: Your complete guide to this year’s congressional racesby Ethan Young for Spotlight PAAll 17 of Pa.’s congressional districts will be on the November ballot, but just four are considered competitive.
Sept. 25, 2026Matt Smith / For Spotlight PADepartment of Justice charges more Pennsylvania residents with noncitizen voting amid crackdownby Carter Walker of VotebeatThree Philadelphians and one resident of Chester County are alleged to have voted in recent elections.
Sept. 25, 2026Commonwealth Media ServicesAs Shapiro pumps money into downballot Democrats, Republicans lean on Jeff Yassby Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PAThe governor has put $5.6M into Democratic coffers for downballot races. It’s normal practice, but insiders say the scale is striking.
Sept. 23, 2026Courtesy of candidate websitesPa. election 2026: Where Bresnahan, Cognetti stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobsby Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PAWhile Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan and Democrat Paige Cognetti differ on tariffs and the war in Iran, they both support tax breaks and reining in utility prices.
Sept. 22, 2026Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAThe 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senateby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PADemocrats believe they have their best shot in recent memory at winning a vaunted trifecta — control of the governorship and both legislative chambers.
Sept. 21, 2026Matt Rourke / APFitzpatrick faces uphill fight in midterms despite efforts to distance himself from Trumpby Mike Catalini of the Associated PressThe Pennsylvania Republican has voted against the president’s tariffs, his tax legislation, and his power to wage war in Iran. But his U.S. House seat remains competitive.