A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.

Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.

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For both Malone, and Pennsylvania Democrats more broadly, the campaign launch was something like planting a flag.

Pennsylvanians will return to the polls in just a few months for the 2026 primary election. According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, as of December 2, 2025, the spring

Counties use a variety of methods to cast lots, but it typically involves drawing a numbered object — a piece of paper, ping pong ball, playing card, etc. — out of a box or bag. Depending on the county, whichever candidate draws the higher or lower number wins the election.

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

State Senator James Malone (D-Lancaster) announced he will run for re-election in 2026 after winning a special election that gained national attention earlier this year. Malone,

The first sign of trouble appeared when Monroe County elections director Sara May-Silfee told a member of her staff to dig an envelope out of the trash.

President Donald Trump's trip will kick off what's expected to be a national tour promoting his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms.