Sean Kitchen is the Keystone’s political correspondent, based in Harrisburg. Sean is originally from Philadelphia and spent five years working as a writer and researcher for Pennsylvania Spotlight.
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Union members respond to Ryan Mackenzie attacks on Bob Brooks’ labor record
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie attacked Bob Brooks’ union credentials, claiming he would favor union over non-union workers if elected.
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Garrity attacks Shapiro for taking data center money while accepting contributions from Archbald developer
Stacy Garrity is attacking Gov. Josh Shapiro for accepting contributions from data center developers after she accepted donations from data center developer.
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Pa. lawmaker spent thousands campaigning against her own data center bill
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick spent thousands on social media ads promoting her reversal on fast-tracking data centers.
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Will Shapiro’s data center executive order boost Dems’ chances of flipping Pa. Senate?
Gov. Josh Shapiro took action against data centers with an executive order while Senate Republicans stalled regulations on data center development.
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4 pro-worker candidates running for office in Pennsylvania’s midterm election
These working class candidates are looking to serve Pennsylvanians after the 2026 midterm elections.
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How Pennsylvania protects your vote in the 2026 election
Pennsylvania officials want to remind voters about the safeguards in place to help ensure votes will be properly counted in the upcoming midterm election
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Chris Deluzio ramps up attacks on John Fetterman as 2028 Senate race looms
Rep. Chris Deluzio is rumored to be among a group of Democrats looking to challenge US Sen. John Fetterman in 2028.
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These Pa. Senate races will determine who controls Harrisburg
For the first time in more than 30 years, Pennsylvania Democrats have the opportunity to control all three branches of government following November’s election. With Gov. Josh Shapiro taking a commanding lead in the polls over Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Democrats are looking to expand their one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House and flip three…
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Meet the candidates: Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson face off in Pa.-10 rematch
Southcentral Pennsylvania has a rematch on its hands this Election Day with former WGAL-TV anchor Janelle Stelson challenging Rep. Scott Perry (R-York) in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. Perry’s district is one of three Republican-controlled seats in Pennsylvania that are categorized as a “toss up” by political forecasters and could determine who controls the House this…
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Meet the candidates: Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks face off in PA-07
US Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will face his first election challenge from Bob Brooks since voting for President Donald Trump’s budget cuts in 2025.
