May 4, 2023 •
Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania

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A special election will be held for the currently vacant seat in Pennsylvania House District 163. The district was previously represented by former Rep. Mike Zabel. Zabel resigned in March after harassment allegations involving Rep. Abby Major. The special election […]
A special election will be held for the currently vacant seat in Pennsylvania House District 163.
The district was previously represented by former Rep. Mike Zabel.
Zabel resigned in March after harassment allegations involving Rep. Abby Major.
The special election will take place on May 16.
March 9, 2023 •
Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania

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A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108. The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate […]
A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108.
The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate District 27 seat.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
February 10, 2023 •
Democrats Flip Pennsylvania House

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Democrats control the state House after winning three special elections yesterday. The single-seat majority represents the first time Democrats have controlled the House in over a decade. Joe McAndrew, Abigail Salisbury, and Matt Gergely won elections in District 32, 34, […]
Democrats control the state House after winning three special elections yesterday.
The single-seat majority represents the first time Democrats have controlled the House in over a decade.
Joe McAndrew, Abigail Salisbury, and Matt Gergely won elections in District 32, 34, and 35 and will serve until the end of 2024.
January 9, 2023 •
Call for Special Session in Pennsylvania

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Gov. Tom Wolf ordered a special session of the General Assembly to begin Monday, January 9. Both chambers have been called back to Harrisburg to consider a proposed amendment to Pennsylvania’s constitution seeking to aid survivors of child sexual abuse. […]
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered a special session of the General Assembly to begin Monday, January 9.
Both chambers have been called back to Harrisburg to consider a proposed amendment to Pennsylvania’s constitution seeking to aid survivors of child sexual abuse.
Lawmakers have until January 27 to act on the amendment in order for it to make it onto the May primary ballot.
December 16, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Elections Scheduled and Challenged

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As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies. Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House […]
As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies.
Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House District 34 and 35 for February 7, 2023, while Republican leadership scheduled them for May 16, 2023.
A lawsuit filed by Republican representatives will likely determine when the special elections will be held and which party has the power to schedule them.
December 5, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Elections Scheduled

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Two special elections have been scheduled for January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023, to fill vacant seats in the Pennsylvania Legislature. Senate District 27’s seat was vacated by Sen. John Gordner, who resigned on November 30 to become counsel […]
Two special elections have been scheduled for January 31, 2023, and February 7, 2023, to fill vacant seats in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
Senate District 27’s seat was vacated by Sen. John Gordner, who resigned on November 30 to become counsel to the interim Senate President Pro Tempore.
The winner of the January 31, 2023, special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
The House District 32 seat became vacant when Rep. Tony DeLuca won re-election on November 8 after he passed away in October before the election.
The winner of the February 7, 2023, special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
November 9, 2022 •
Fetterman Defeats Oz in Pennsylvania Senate Race

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won a tight race to become the Pennsylvania’s next U.S. Senator. Fetterman, who suffered a stroke shortly before winning the Democratic nomination, defeated Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won a tight race to become the Pennsylvania’s next U.S. Senator.
Fetterman, who suffered a stroke shortly before winning the Democratic nomination, defeated Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
October 5, 2022 •
Philadelphia Board of Ethics Revises Campaign Finance Regulations

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The Philadelphia Board of Ethics revised a regulation governing coordinated campaign expenditures. Regulation 1 considers expenditures to be coordinated if they are made based on instructions received from a campaign. A public communication from a campaign may constitute instructions if […]
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics revised a regulation governing coordinated campaign expenditures.
Regulation 1 considers expenditures to be coordinated if they are made based on instructions received from a campaign.
A public communication from a campaign may constitute instructions if the communication includes a suggestion the electorate should be made aware of the information and the manner in which the information should be presented (e.g., “voters need to hear”).
The presumption of coordination can be refuted by demonstrating there was an independent basis for the expenditure.
The revised regulation took effect October 3.
September 12, 2022 •
Philadelphia City Council Special Elections Scheduled

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Two special elections have been scheduled for November 8 to fill the vacant Philadelphia City Council seats in Districts 7 and 9. Both seats were vacated when councilors Maria Quinones Sanchez and Cherelle Parker resigned last week to run for […]
Two special elections have been scheduled for November 8 to fill the vacant Philadelphia City Council seats in Districts 7 and 9.
Both seats were vacated when councilors Maria Quinones Sanchez and Cherelle Parker resigned last week to run for mayor.
The winners of the special elections will serve the remainder of the terms set to expire at the end of 2023.
July 13, 2022 •
Pittsburgh City Council Special Election Scheduled
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A special election has been scheduled for the vacant District 5 seat to be held on November 8. The District 5 seat became vacant when Councilor Corey O’Connor was appointed the new Allegheny County Controller by the Pennsylvania Senate. The […]
A special election has been scheduled for the vacant District 5 seat to be held on November 8.
The District 5 seat became vacant when Councilor Corey O’Connor was appointed the new Allegheny County Controller by the Pennsylvania Senate.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2023.
March 21, 2022 •
Philadelphia City Council Special Election Scheduled

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A special election for the vacant District 6 council seat is scheduled for May 17 in Philadelphia. The seat is vacant after Bobby Henon resigned following his conviction on conspiracy and fraud charges. The winner of the special election will […]
A special election for the vacant District 6 council seat is scheduled for May 17 in Philadelphia.
The seat is vacant after Bobby Henon resigned following his conviction on conspiracy and fraud charges.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire in January 2024.
January 21, 2022 •
Convicted Philadelphia City Councilmember Resigns

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Councilmember Bobby Henon resigned from the Philadelphia City Council following his conviction on conspiracy and fraud charges. The council president is expected to call a special election to fill the vacant District 6 seat for the remainder of the term […]
Councilmember Bobby Henon resigned from the Philadelphia City Council following his conviction on conspiracy and fraud charges.
The council president is expected to call a special election to fill the vacant District 6 seat for the remainder of the term ending in December 2023.
January 14, 2022 •
Contractors Required to Reveal Political Contributions

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The Delaware County Council has voted to approve an ordinance requiring contractors to disclose if they have made contributions for candidates running for certain county or state offices as well as political parties or political action committees. Disclosure forms will […]
The Delaware County Council has voted to approve an ordinance requiring contractors to disclose if they have made contributions for candidates running for certain county or state offices as well as political parties or political action committees.
Disclosure forms will be included in the publicly posted agenda materials for the applicable council meeting and will also be posted on the county website.
The ordinance will be effective in April.
January 11, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Scheduled

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A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 116 to be held on April 5. The seat became vacant when Rep. Tarah Toohill was sworn in to serve on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. The winner […]
A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 116 to be held on April 5.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Tarah Toohill was sworn in to serve on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire at the end of this year.
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