Open seats, challenges to incumbents in state, federal races spice up central Pa. primary ballots

For most south central Pennsylvania voters, the May 19 primary elections will be a day to do your civic duty, but the real ...

Candidates file petitions to run in primaries; two seeking GOP nod for state Senate seat in 32nd

Only one contested local primary race will take place throughout Cambria, Somerset and Bedford counties this year. State Sen. Pat Stefano and Harry Young Cochran, a former ...
The Meadville Tribune

Brooks seeks fourth term in state Senate

State Sen. Michele Brooks of Jamestown has announced her candidacy for a fourth term for Pennsylvania’s 50th District Senate seat, representing all of Crawford and Mercer counties, and ...
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Who’s running for office in Allegheny County in 2026?

The midterm elections will feature races for governor, lieutenant governor, Congress, every seat in the state House and half the state Senate. Primary voting is May 19. The post Who’s running for ...

Pennsylvania Democrats, in moderation

Pennsylvania has become the ultimate swing state, a must-win for both parties in presidential races and a state willing to ...
LancasterOnline

Here's a look at contested Republican Lancaster County races in 2026 Pa. primary

In four Lancaster County state Legislative districts, Republican voters will have choices on how to cast their ballots in the May primary, including in the pivotal 36th Senate District, which ...
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Two southwestern Pa. senators facing Republican primary challengers

Two Republican state senators from Southwestern Pennsylvania will likely be facing challengers in the upcoming primary ...
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In Allegheny County, 2026 ballots will include mostly races for Congress, Pa. legislature

The political prognostication can be dizzying in 2026, but only a handful of state legislative races in Allegheny County will ...

The Senate still wants candy

No golden ticket is required to take a seat in the sweet spot in the Senate: the famous “candy desk.” But with Sen. Markwayne Mullin soon vacating it to lead the Department of Homeland Security, ...

Johnson pushes reconciliation 2.0 with no clear plan and Trump’s focus elsewhere

DORAL, Florida — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is pushing a second sweeping reconciliation bill, but the proposal remains more concept than legislation — with no detailed plan, doubts from senior ...
Governing

A Free-for-All in Michigan

Every seat in the Michigan state Legislature is up for grabs this fall, with opportunities for Democratic or Republican gains. A three-way gubernatorial race could complicate candidates’ strategy.
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STB’s Preordained ‘Energizer Bunny’

For Surface Transportation Board (STB) Vice Chairperson Republican Michelle A. Schultz, preparation and persistence paved what likely was an already preordained career path.  Serving a ...