ElectionsAfter big wins Tuesday, Democrats think they can oust Brian Fitzpatrick. But the Bucks Republican is resilient.Democrats scored big wins in Bucks County Tuesday, winning elections for sheriff and district attorney by tying Republican incumbents to Trump. What does that mean for Brian Fitzpatrick next year?Katie Bernard and Julia Terruso How 3 Pa. Supreme Court justices won retention — and why the process might never be the sameGillian McGoldrick and Chris A. Williams How Mikie Sherrill’s House seat will be filled after her win in the N.J. governor’s raceNick Vadala The elections draw ‘amazing’ turnouts in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey Anthony R. Wood Tuesday’s election results show a ‘rebirth’ for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, new party chair saysGillian McGoldrick AdvertisementGlassboro voters approve $24.5 million school bond referendum to fund projectsIt is the first school bond referendum approved by voters in a decade in Glassboro. It will fund pre-K classrooms and other improvements.Melanie Burney All of Philly’s judges were reelected to the bench, including those not recommended by the city’s bar associationAmong those retained was Common Pleas Court Judge Scott DiClaudio, who is on administrative leave amid accusations that he attempted to influence a colleague's decision in a criminal case. Ellie Rushing Chester County officials promise to investigate poll book omissions, after they’ve finished counting the votesDemocratic Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz and Republican Commissioner Eric Roe promised to determine how unaffiliated and third-party voters were left out of poll books Tuesday. Katie Bernard Democrats sweep Delaware County Council election centered on rising property taxes County Councilmember Richard Womack won a second term Tuesday while his running mate, County Controller Joanne Phillips was elected to her first term on Council. Katie Bernard Democrats sweep Lower Merion school board raceThe four Democratic candidates — Juanita Kerber, Jennifer Rivera, Kerry Sautner, and Anna Shurak — have been elected to the Lower Merion school board during a historic Montgomery County election.Henry Savage and Denali Sagner Mikie Sherrill was underestimated. So was the extent of anti-Trump sentiment in New Jersey. And for many Democrats scarred by Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss last year, Sherrill’s win sent a strong signal that yes, women can win competitive races.Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Joe Yerardi Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan lashes out as he concedes, calling Larry Krasner ‘despicable, uncaring, heartless’Former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan delivered a fiery concession speech, saying after he lost twice to incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner that the DA had wrought "death and carnage."Jesse Bunch and Anna Orso After landslide win, Philly DA Larry Krasner sidestepped policy details, swiped at Trump, and ignored his opponentDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner did not utter the name of his opponent, Patrick Dugan, during brief remarks Wednesday morning. He was instead focused on President Donald Trump.Anna Orso Downingtown elects Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor The longtime Democratic advocate who works in management at a pharmaceutical company earned 64% of the vote in the Chester County borough.Katie Bernard Democrats sweep Bucks County law enforcement races, ousting a sheriff who sought controversial ICE partnershipThe hotly contested Bucks County races centered around some of the most contentious issues in national politics – Trump, crime and immigration. Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, and Vinny Vella Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025.Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.Steve Peoples and Will Weissert, Associated Press After big Democratic wins, Trump calls for sweeping election reforms; Fetterman lukewarm on victories; history in Media and DowningtownDemocrats won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and voted for a new election map in California.Rob Tornoe, Katie Bernard, Anthony R. Wood, Emily Bloch, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Aliya Schneider, and Nick Vadala Blue wave? Democrats build momentum with a sweep of high-profile races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests. Sean Collins Walsh and Julia Terruso DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde See more storiesAdvertisement
After big wins Tuesday, Democrats think they can oust Brian Fitzpatrick. But the Bucks Republican is resilient.Democrats scored big wins in Bucks County Tuesday, winning elections for sheriff and district attorney by tying Republican incumbents to Trump. What does that mean for Brian Fitzpatrick next year?Katie Bernard and Julia Terruso
After big wins Tuesday, Democrats think they can oust Brian Fitzpatrick. But the Bucks Republican is resilient.Democrats scored big wins in Bucks County Tuesday, winning elections for sheriff and district attorney by tying Republican incumbents to Trump. What does that mean for Brian Fitzpatrick next year?Katie Bernard and Julia Terruso
How 3 Pa. Supreme Court justices won retention — and why the process might never be the sameGillian McGoldrick and Chris A. Williams
How 3 Pa. Supreme Court justices won retention — and why the process might never be the sameGillian McGoldrick and Chris A. Williams
Tuesday’s election results show a ‘rebirth’ for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, new party chair saysGillian McGoldrick
Tuesday’s election results show a ‘rebirth’ for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, new party chair saysGillian McGoldrick
Glassboro voters approve $24.5 million school bond referendum to fund projectsIt is the first school bond referendum approved by voters in a decade in Glassboro. It will fund pre-K classrooms and other improvements.Melanie Burney
Glassboro voters approve $24.5 million school bond referendum to fund projectsIt is the first school bond referendum approved by voters in a decade in Glassboro. It will fund pre-K classrooms and other improvements.Melanie Burney
All of Philly’s judges were reelected to the bench, including those not recommended by the city’s bar associationAmong those retained was Common Pleas Court Judge Scott DiClaudio, who is on administrative leave amid accusations that he attempted to influence a colleague's decision in a criminal case. Ellie Rushing
All of Philly’s judges were reelected to the bench, including those not recommended by the city’s bar associationAmong those retained was Common Pleas Court Judge Scott DiClaudio, who is on administrative leave amid accusations that he attempted to influence a colleague's decision in a criminal case. Ellie Rushing
Chester County officials promise to investigate poll book omissions, after they’ve finished counting the votesDemocratic Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz and Republican Commissioner Eric Roe promised to determine how unaffiliated and third-party voters were left out of poll books Tuesday. Katie Bernard
Chester County officials promise to investigate poll book omissions, after they’ve finished counting the votesDemocratic Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz and Republican Commissioner Eric Roe promised to determine how unaffiliated and third-party voters were left out of poll books Tuesday. Katie Bernard
Democrats sweep Delaware County Council election centered on rising property taxes County Councilmember Richard Womack won a second term Tuesday while his running mate, County Controller Joanne Phillips was elected to her first term on Council. Katie Bernard
Democrats sweep Delaware County Council election centered on rising property taxes County Councilmember Richard Womack won a second term Tuesday while his running mate, County Controller Joanne Phillips was elected to her first term on Council. Katie Bernard
Democrats sweep Lower Merion school board raceThe four Democratic candidates — Juanita Kerber, Jennifer Rivera, Kerry Sautner, and Anna Shurak — have been elected to the Lower Merion school board during a historic Montgomery County election.Henry Savage and Denali Sagner
Democrats sweep Lower Merion school board raceThe four Democratic candidates — Juanita Kerber, Jennifer Rivera, Kerry Sautner, and Anna Shurak — have been elected to the Lower Merion school board during a historic Montgomery County election.Henry Savage and Denali Sagner
Mikie Sherrill was underestimated. So was the extent of anti-Trump sentiment in New Jersey. And for many Democrats scarred by Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss last year, Sherrill’s win sent a strong signal that yes, women can win competitive races.Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Joe Yerardi
Mikie Sherrill was underestimated. So was the extent of anti-Trump sentiment in New Jersey. And for many Democrats scarred by Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss last year, Sherrill’s win sent a strong signal that yes, women can win competitive races.Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Joe Yerardi
Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan lashes out as he concedes, calling Larry Krasner ‘despicable, uncaring, heartless’Former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan delivered a fiery concession speech, saying after he lost twice to incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner that the DA had wrought "death and carnage."Jesse Bunch and Anna Orso
Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan lashes out as he concedes, calling Larry Krasner ‘despicable, uncaring, heartless’Former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan delivered a fiery concession speech, saying after he lost twice to incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner that the DA had wrought "death and carnage."Jesse Bunch and Anna Orso
After landslide win, Philly DA Larry Krasner sidestepped policy details, swiped at Trump, and ignored his opponentDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner did not utter the name of his opponent, Patrick Dugan, during brief remarks Wednesday morning. He was instead focused on President Donald Trump.Anna Orso
After landslide win, Philly DA Larry Krasner sidestepped policy details, swiped at Trump, and ignored his opponentDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner did not utter the name of his opponent, Patrick Dugan, during brief remarks Wednesday morning. He was instead focused on President Donald Trump.Anna Orso
Downingtown elects Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor The longtime Democratic advocate who works in management at a pharmaceutical company earned 64% of the vote in the Chester County borough.Katie Bernard
Downingtown elects Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor The longtime Democratic advocate who works in management at a pharmaceutical company earned 64% of the vote in the Chester County borough.Katie Bernard
Democrats sweep Bucks County law enforcement races, ousting a sheriff who sought controversial ICE partnershipThe hotly contested Bucks County races centered around some of the most contentious issues in national politics – Trump, crime and immigration. Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, and Vinny Vella
Democrats sweep Bucks County law enforcement races, ousting a sheriff who sought controversial ICE partnershipThe hotly contested Bucks County races centered around some of the most contentious issues in national politics – Trump, crime and immigration. Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, and Vinny Vella
Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025.Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.Steve Peoples and Will Weissert, Associated Press
Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025.Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.Steve Peoples and Will Weissert, Associated Press
After big Democratic wins, Trump calls for sweeping election reforms; Fetterman lukewarm on victories; history in Media and DowningtownDemocrats won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and voted for a new election map in California.Rob Tornoe, Katie Bernard, Anthony R. Wood, Emily Bloch, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Aliya Schneider, and Nick Vadala
After big Democratic wins, Trump calls for sweeping election reforms; Fetterman lukewarm on victories; history in Media and DowningtownDemocrats won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and voted for a new election map in California.Rob Tornoe, Katie Bernard, Anthony R. Wood, Emily Bloch, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Aliya Schneider, and Nick Vadala
Blue wave? Democrats build momentum with a sweep of high-profile races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests. Sean Collins Walsh and Julia Terruso
Blue wave? Democrats build momentum with a sweep of high-profile races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests. Sean Collins Walsh and Julia Terruso
DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch
DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive raceThe court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.Gillian McGoldrick and Ximena Conde
