PoliticsYour guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know.With Pennsylvania as the main character this year (and every year), we broke down everything you need to know about the Nov. 3 general election: when, where, and how to vote, and who’s on the ballot.Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh We watched 587 midterm TV ads to see how politicians are trying to secure your vote. Here’s what we learned.Bob Harvie narrowly leads Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County’s closely watched U.S. House race, new poll findsOpinion | The Inquirer’s 2026 General Election Endorsement GuideAs It Happened · PoliticsTrump's closing message focuses on Reflecting Pool; key Pa. House race shifts toward Dems; bid to remove Bucks election board member fails Josh Shapiro rallies supporters in JenkintownAt Bucks County rally, Stacy Garrity predicts victory over Josh ShapiroN.J. Gov. Sherrill, U.S. Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker, rally for Rebecca BennettSupreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsMontco Commissioner Neil Makhija’s PAC raised more than $400,000 for Democratic candidatesDemocrats project confidence while GOP braces for possible midterm losses in Pa. and New JerseySam Janesch, Michelle Baruchman, Fallon Roth, and Aliya Schneider Judge rejects Brian Fitzpatrick’s attempt to remove Bob Harvie ally from Bucks election boardAbraham Gutman and Fallon Roth An anti-Trump backlash could decide N.J.’s midterms. Here’s what we’re watching.Susan K. Livio Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeoverMichelle L. Price and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Tuesday is Election Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what we’re watching.Michelle Baruchman AdvertisementTrump faces a future without the rallies that made him a political force“We’ve been doing this for 11 years, and there’s never been anything like it, and there probably never will be again,” President Donald Trump said Sunday.Cat Zakrzewski and Katherine Doyle, Washington Post 2006 called. It wants its election back. The parallels are striking: An unpopular president and an unpopular war, a Democratic governor from the Philly area looks to win big, and a Fitzpatrick faces a tough race in Bucks County. Michelle Baruchman Elon Musk tests what nearly half a billion dollars can buy in the midtermsMusk, the world’s richest person, has a lot on the line on Tuesday. Democratic lawmakers have signaled that, if they take back control of Congress, they plan to scrutinize him on a variety of fronts.Theodore Schleifer, New York Times Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said the appeal “reeks of desperation and is another attempt to undermine our elections and trample on the rule of law.”Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press What's going on in the Michigan Senate race? Drama in the Michigan Senate race includes Rep. Haley Stevens' surprise endorsement of Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed. Emily Bloch Inside the chaos before Haley Stevens’ shocking Senate endorsement in MichiganHer shocking about-face represents the latest twist in one of the nation’s most unpredictable and consequential midterm contests.Dan Merica, Karen Tumulty, Liz Goodwin, and Erin Cox, Washington Post Affordability and democracy are inseparable. Democrats need to see that.President Franklin D. Roosevelt exemplified how addressing economic suffering was essential to avoid extremist philosophies like fascism becoming attractive to Americans. Isabella Weber, Made By History The final polls show a blue surge. Can we trust them?There’s precedent in the Trump era for polls to overestimate Democrats, and it’s reasonable to wonder whether the polls might be overestimating Democratic strength yet again.Nate Cohn, New York Times Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens meltdown in MichiganStevens endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers, El-Sayed’s Republican opponent in a race critical to control of the Senate.Reid J. Epstein and Tim Balk, New York Times Who’s running in the county commissioner races in Gloucester, Burlington, and Camden Counties Voters will elect commissioners in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in the Nov. 3 election. Here's what to know.Aliya Schneider The DOJ plans to send poll monitors to Philly on Election Day. Here’s what we knowThe DOJ’s plan has raised alarms due to President Donald Trump’s track record of disputing election results. Brett Sholtis Philly sports team owners are sending big checks to Josh Shapiro. But he’s not the only one.An Inquirer analysis of campaign finance data explored how owners of Philly sports team are spending on politics. Josh Shapiro is one of the big winners. Fallon Roth and Joe Yerardi The 2028 race for John Fetterman’s seat starts soon — and one Pa. Democrat is getting a head startThe Democratic senator has not said if he's running for another term in 2028. Pittsburgh-area U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is doing everything necessary to prepare for a run either way.Sam Janesch Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problemsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday his speaking at the site would “show how beautiful it is.”Will Weissert, Associated Press Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midtermsRepublican lawmakers have generally declined to stand in the secretary of defense's way, but Democrats would give him far less room for maneuver.Noah Robertson and Dan Lamothe, Washington Post See more storiesAdvertisement
Your guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know.With Pennsylvania as the main character this year (and every year), we broke down everything you need to know about the Nov. 3 general election: when, where, and how to vote, and who’s on the ballot.Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh We watched 587 midterm TV ads to see how politicians are trying to secure your vote. Here’s what we learned.Bob Harvie narrowly leads Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County’s closely watched U.S. House race, new poll findsOpinion | The Inquirer’s 2026 General Election Endorsement Guide
Your guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know.With Pennsylvania as the main character this year (and every year), we broke down everything you need to know about the Nov. 3 general election: when, where, and how to vote, and who’s on the ballot.Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh We watched 587 midterm TV ads to see how politicians are trying to secure your vote. Here’s what we learned.Bob Harvie narrowly leads Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County’s closely watched U.S. House race, new poll findsOpinion | The Inquirer’s 2026 General Election Endorsement Guide
We watched 587 midterm TV ads to see how politicians are trying to secure your vote. Here’s what we learned.Bob Harvie narrowly leads Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County’s closely watched U.S. House race, new poll findsOpinion | The Inquirer’s 2026 General Election Endorsement Guide
As It Happened · PoliticsTrump's closing message focuses on Reflecting Pool; key Pa. House race shifts toward Dems; bid to remove Bucks election board member fails Josh Shapiro rallies supporters in JenkintownAt Bucks County rally, Stacy Garrity predicts victory over Josh ShapiroN.J. Gov. Sherrill, U.S. Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker, rally for Rebecca BennettSupreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsMontco Commissioner Neil Makhija’s PAC raised more than $400,000 for Democratic candidates
As It Happened · PoliticsTrump's closing message focuses on Reflecting Pool; key Pa. House race shifts toward Dems; bid to remove Bucks election board member fails Josh Shapiro rallies supporters in JenkintownAt Bucks County rally, Stacy Garrity predicts victory over Josh ShapiroN.J. Gov. Sherrill, U.S. Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker, rally for Rebecca BennettSupreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsMontco Commissioner Neil Makhija’s PAC raised more than $400,000 for Democratic candidates
Democrats project confidence while GOP braces for possible midterm losses in Pa. and New JerseySam Janesch, Michelle Baruchman, Fallon Roth, and Aliya Schneider
Democrats project confidence while GOP braces for possible midterm losses in Pa. and New JerseySam Janesch, Michelle Baruchman, Fallon Roth, and Aliya Schneider
Judge rejects Brian Fitzpatrick’s attempt to remove Bob Harvie ally from Bucks election boardAbraham Gutman and Fallon Roth
Judge rejects Brian Fitzpatrick’s attempt to remove Bob Harvie ally from Bucks election boardAbraham Gutman and Fallon Roth
Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeoverMichelle L. Price and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeoverMichelle L. Price and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Trump faces a future without the rallies that made him a political force“We’ve been doing this for 11 years, and there’s never been anything like it, and there probably never will be again,” President Donald Trump said Sunday.Cat Zakrzewski and Katherine Doyle, Washington Post
Trump faces a future without the rallies that made him a political force“We’ve been doing this for 11 years, and there’s never been anything like it, and there probably never will be again,” President Donald Trump said Sunday.Cat Zakrzewski and Katherine Doyle, Washington Post
2006 called. It wants its election back. The parallels are striking: An unpopular president and an unpopular war, a Democratic governor from the Philly area looks to win big, and a Fitzpatrick faces a tough race in Bucks County. Michelle Baruchman
2006 called. It wants its election back. The parallels are striking: An unpopular president and an unpopular war, a Democratic governor from the Philly area looks to win big, and a Fitzpatrick faces a tough race in Bucks County. Michelle Baruchman
Elon Musk tests what nearly half a billion dollars can buy in the midtermsMusk, the world’s richest person, has a lot on the line on Tuesday. Democratic lawmakers have signaled that, if they take back control of Congress, they plan to scrutinize him on a variety of fronts.Theodore Schleifer, New York Times
Elon Musk tests what nearly half a billion dollars can buy in the midtermsMusk, the world’s richest person, has a lot on the line on Tuesday. Democratic lawmakers have signaled that, if they take back control of Congress, they plan to scrutinize him on a variety of fronts.Theodore Schleifer, New York Times
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said the appeal “reeks of desperation and is another attempt to undermine our elections and trample on the rule of law.”Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballotsCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said the appeal “reeks of desperation and is another attempt to undermine our elections and trample on the rule of law.”Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
What's going on in the Michigan Senate race? Drama in the Michigan Senate race includes Rep. Haley Stevens' surprise endorsement of Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed. Emily Bloch
What's going on in the Michigan Senate race? Drama in the Michigan Senate race includes Rep. Haley Stevens' surprise endorsement of Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed. Emily Bloch
Inside the chaos before Haley Stevens’ shocking Senate endorsement in MichiganHer shocking about-face represents the latest twist in one of the nation’s most unpredictable and consequential midterm contests.Dan Merica, Karen Tumulty, Liz Goodwin, and Erin Cox, Washington Post
Inside the chaos before Haley Stevens’ shocking Senate endorsement in MichiganHer shocking about-face represents the latest twist in one of the nation’s most unpredictable and consequential midterm contests.Dan Merica, Karen Tumulty, Liz Goodwin, and Erin Cox, Washington Post
Affordability and democracy are inseparable. Democrats need to see that.President Franklin D. Roosevelt exemplified how addressing economic suffering was essential to avoid extremist philosophies like fascism becoming attractive to Americans. Isabella Weber, Made By History
Affordability and democracy are inseparable. Democrats need to see that.President Franklin D. Roosevelt exemplified how addressing economic suffering was essential to avoid extremist philosophies like fascism becoming attractive to Americans. Isabella Weber, Made By History
The final polls show a blue surge. Can we trust them?There’s precedent in the Trump era for polls to overestimate Democrats, and it’s reasonable to wonder whether the polls might be overestimating Democratic strength yet again.Nate Cohn, New York Times
The final polls show a blue surge. Can we trust them?There’s precedent in the Trump era for polls to overestimate Democrats, and it’s reasonable to wonder whether the polls might be overestimating Democratic strength yet again.Nate Cohn, New York Times
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens meltdown in MichiganStevens endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers, El-Sayed’s Republican opponent in a race critical to control of the Senate.Reid J. Epstein and Tim Balk, New York Times
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens meltdown in MichiganStevens endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers, El-Sayed’s Republican opponent in a race critical to control of the Senate.Reid J. Epstein and Tim Balk, New York Times
Who’s running in the county commissioner races in Gloucester, Burlington, and Camden Counties Voters will elect commissioners in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in the Nov. 3 election. Here's what to know.Aliya Schneider
Who’s running in the county commissioner races in Gloucester, Burlington, and Camden Counties Voters will elect commissioners in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in the Nov. 3 election. Here's what to know.Aliya Schneider
The DOJ plans to send poll monitors to Philly on Election Day. Here’s what we knowThe DOJ’s plan has raised alarms due to President Donald Trump’s track record of disputing election results. Brett Sholtis
The DOJ plans to send poll monitors to Philly on Election Day. Here’s what we knowThe DOJ’s plan has raised alarms due to President Donald Trump’s track record of disputing election results. Brett Sholtis
Philly sports team owners are sending big checks to Josh Shapiro. But he’s not the only one.An Inquirer analysis of campaign finance data explored how owners of Philly sports team are spending on politics. Josh Shapiro is one of the big winners. Fallon Roth and Joe Yerardi
Philly sports team owners are sending big checks to Josh Shapiro. But he’s not the only one.An Inquirer analysis of campaign finance data explored how owners of Philly sports team are spending on politics. Josh Shapiro is one of the big winners. Fallon Roth and Joe Yerardi
The 2028 race for John Fetterman’s seat starts soon — and one Pa. Democrat is getting a head startThe Democratic senator has not said if he's running for another term in 2028. Pittsburgh-area U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is doing everything necessary to prepare for a run either way.Sam Janesch
The 2028 race for John Fetterman’s seat starts soon — and one Pa. Democrat is getting a head startThe Democratic senator has not said if he's running for another term in 2028. Pittsburgh-area U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is doing everything necessary to prepare for a run either way.Sam Janesch
Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problemsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday his speaking at the site would “show how beautiful it is.”Will Weissert, Associated Press
Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problemsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday his speaking at the site would “show how beautiful it is.”Will Weissert, Associated Press
Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midtermsRepublican lawmakers have generally declined to stand in the secretary of defense's way, but Democrats would give him far less room for maneuver.Noah Robertson and Dan Lamothe, Washington Post
Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midtermsRepublican lawmakers have generally declined to stand in the secretary of defense's way, but Democrats would give him far less room for maneuver.Noah Robertson and Dan Lamothe, Washington Post
