Dec. 24, 2025Sarah Anne Hughes / Spotlight PAAt least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention racesby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PASupporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
Dec. 19, 2025Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PAProvisional ballot rejections drop in many Pa. counties after envelope redesignby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe use of provisional ballots has risen in recent elections, as has the number of ballots rejected because of issues with the outer envelope.
Dec. 17, 2025Fred Adams / For Spotlight PALuzerne County struggles to leave behind election troubles after years of staff turnover and errorsby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe county has continued to experience election administration errors, raising questions about whether it has moved beyond the high-profile mistakes of its past.
Dec. 8, 2025Carter Walker / VotebeatJudge to rule on whether Trump’s 2020 pardon applies to a Pa. voter fraud caseby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe defendant, accused of voting for Trump twice in 2020, argues the president’s pardon of allies who attempted to overturn his loss should apply to his alleged crimes.
Dec. 4, 2025Carter Walker / VotebeatFraud case sheds light on drawbacks to Pa.’s poll worker election systemby Carter Walker of VotebeatAccording to Lackawanna County officials, a poll worker allegedly wrote her own name on a precinct’s ballots. The case highlights issues with the state’s system of choosing who runs voting locations.
Nov. 25, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAMan accused of double voting in 2020 election says Trump pardon applies to himby Carter Walker of VotebeatLegal scholars say the suspect’s claim stems from “sloppy” language in the president’s proclamation.
Nov. 24, 2025Carter Walker / VotebeatWhy marbles, playing cards, and ping pong balls decide so many local Pa. racesby Carter Walker of VotebeatTie elections happen frequently in low-profile races. Some say reform is needed.
Nov. 18, 2025Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAINTERACTIVE: Explore statewide, county, and precinct turnout for Pa.'s Nov. 4 electionby Alexandra Harris and Carlana Johnson of Spotlight PAOur new interactive tool allows you to explore voter turnout by party and location for the commonwealth's 2025 general election.
Nov. 18, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAOver 12,000 Chester County voters cast provisional ballots after a pollbook error. Almost all those ballots are now counted.by Carter Walker of VotebeatAn investigator is still reviewing why third-party and independent voters were left off Chester County’s pollbooks on Nov 4.
Nov. 17, 2025Commonwealth Media ServicesVoter support for Trump remains a wildcard as Pa. approaches major election for governorby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PANext year, Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president.
Nov. 12, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAChester County plans independent investigation of pollbook issue that forced 12K to vote provisionallyby Carter Walker of VotebeatChester County’s pollbooks omitted third-party and independent voters, but officials don’t know why.
Nov. 10, 2025Kent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PAThe major cases awaiting decisions from Pa.’s highest courtsby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe state Supreme Court often has the final say on major policy decisions that affect virtually every Pennsylvanian.
Nov. 5, 2025Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWhat happened with Chester County’s pollbook printing problem?by Carter Walker of VotebeatThe county only included major-party voters in its pollbooks, forcing third-party and unaffiliated voters to use provisional ballots or return later.
Nov. 5, 2025Courtesy of Josh MainesDemocrat Josh Maines wins Clearfield County judge race with thin margin over Republican Ryan P. Sayersby Min Xian of Spotlight PA State CollegeThe newcomer to political office bested the current district attorney in a county that President Donald Trump carried by 75% of the vote in 2024.
Nov. 4, 2025Courtesy of campaignsDemocrats Stella Tsai, Brandon Neuman win open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courtsby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAPennsylvania’s intermediate Commonwealth and Superior appellate courts play critical roles in the state’s justice system.
Nov. 4, 2025Courtesy of candidates and Commonwealth Media ServicesPa. election results: All 3 Democratic Supreme Court justices win retention racesby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAJustices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht survived an expensive election.
Nov. 4, 2025Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PAHow Pennsylvania voters reacted to big national spending on judicial retentionby Carter Walker of VotebeatParties and interest groups spent millions promoting their judicial retention priorities. Did they break through?
Nov. 4, 2025Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PAPollbook error could force 1000s of Chester County voters to cast provisional ballotsby Carter Walker of VotebeatThere are roughly 75,000 third-party or unaffiliated voters registered in Chester County.
Nov. 4, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWhat time do polls open and close Tuesday in Pa.? All the information you need for Election Day 2025.by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAPennsylvanians will head to the polls today to vote in judicial and municipal races. Here’s everything you need to know.
Nov. 4, 2025Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PALatest results from the 2025 Pennsylvania electionby Spotlight PA StaffGet real-time results on races for Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pittsburgh mayor, Philadelphia district attorney, and more in the 2025 election.
Nov. 3, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWhat you need to know about Pa. Supreme Court retention electionsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Carter Walker of VotebeatPennsylvania voters will decide Tuesday whether three Supreme Court justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — should serve another term.
Oct. 30, 2025Screenshot via the Internet ArchiveBerks County may have violated federal law by failing to update Spanish-language elections siteby Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PABerks County recently revised its translated website after Spotlight PA found it had dates and voting information from the 2024 general election. Here’s what else the county is doing to serve Spanish speaking voters.
Oct. 30, 2025Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2025: 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. 30, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania criminal case highlights problems with third-party voter registration drivesby Carter Walker of VotebeatElection officials say third-party voter registration drives can result in canvassers submitting incomplete or invalid registrations.