State Politics
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Liberal group announces plan to target Pennsylvania state elections in 2026
The liberal Political Action Committee EMILYs List announced plans to spend $15 million supporting state-level candidates in nine states, including Pennsylvania.
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Bucks County Clerk of Courts declares PA state Senate run
The seat, currently held by state Sen. Frank Farry, R-Langhorne, represents a portion of Central and Lower Bucks from Warrington to Bensalem.
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Pa. Senate Democrats back bill requiring employers to provide leave for family care
A committee of state Senate Democrats discussed a proposal to require Pennsylvania employers to provide 24 hours of paid leave for “small necessities” each year. The goal is to ensure employees who take care of family members like children or elderly parents are able to attend medical appointments, school activities, or respond to unexpected emergencies.
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Two Pa. Democrats sign onto Noem impeachment, as others weigh path forward to rein in ICE
The Capital-Star reached out to Pa’s congressional delegation. Here’s where they stand on accountability for ICE
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GOP Rep. Delozier won’t seek reelection, putting her Cumberland County district in play
Republican state Rep. Sheryl Delozier announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection after nine terms, putting her Cumberland County district up for grabs.
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Republican Stacy Garrity’s first campaign speech of 2026 was all about Gov. Josh Shapiro
The frontrunner for the GOP gubernatorial nomination mentioned the sitting governor by name at least 30 times.
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Sen. Doug Mastriano opts out of Pa. gubernatorial run in 2026
The Franklin County Republican ran against now-Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2022 and was resoundingly defeated. He didn’t endorse state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, saying “we’ll talk about that down the road.” She won the party’s nomination in September.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
Pennsylvania has emerged as the nation’s premier presidential battleground state, and Shapiro’s strong showing in the 2022 governor’s race elevated his profile within the Democratic Party, where he’s viewed as a potential 2028 White House contender.
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Garrity’s campaign will put Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first three years under a microscope
Political experts say the state treasurer may have a hard time persuading voters to change their minds.
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Here’s Donald Trump’s approval rating across US, in PA as 2026 begins
After a year marked by government shutdown, tariffs, controversial economic policies, the Epstein files and ICE, we now enter the second calendar year of President Donald Trump’s second term. As 2026 begins, the split across party lines and among Americans continues to manifest itself in the president’s approval ratings.
