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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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.
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Meet the candidates: Paige Cognetti and Rob Bresnahan face off in Pa-08
Rep. Rob Bresnahan faces Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti after facing multiple first-term scandals involving congressional stock trading.
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Right-to-work group backs Stacy Garrity in race against Josh Shapiro
While Gov. Josh Shapiro has campaigned on keeping Pennsylvania a union-friendly state, Stacy Garrity received an endorsement from an organization that supports right-to-work laws.
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GOP activist with white nationalist ties circulated petitions for Pa. Green Party candidate
One of Andrew Tupone’s petition circulators invited a prominent white nationalist to speak at his school earlier this year.
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Advocates warn about Trump’s vouchers for private and religious schools
Proponents of a new federal school voucher program believe that 89% of the commonwealth’s K-12 population would be eligible to receive scholarships.
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Dems make Bob Brooks’ race a top priority with 100 days until election
US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched the House Democrats’ affordability campaign with Bob Brooks by his side.
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‘Bob’s one of us:’ Dozens of labor unions back Bob Brooks’ campaign
Retired firefighter Bob Brooks continues receiving support from labor unions for his congressional campaign against US Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.).
