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Pennsylvania Voters Decide on House and State Attorney General Races
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Voters Decide on House and State Attorney General Races

Associated Press  

Pennsylvania voters will decide the fate of the state House and the state Senate in the upcoming election. Democrats need to hold all of their seats in the House and flip Republican-held districts in Harrisburg, Erie, and west of downtown Pittsburgh to secure a tie in the Senate. Republicans need to hold all of their seats in the Senate and …

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Five Key Races in Pennsylvania Determine Control of the House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five Key Races in Pennsylvania Determine Control of the House

Associated Press  

Pennsylvania is home to five heavily contested races for the US House, with three of those races being in eastern Pennsylvania, where Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Reps. Susan Wild and Matt Cartwright are defending their seats. A fourth district is in southern Pennsylvania, where Republican Rep. Scott Perry is seeking a seventh term. Another competitive contest is in …

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Casey vs. McCormick: Pennsylvania Senate Race Could Determine Control of the Chamber
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Casey vs. McCormick: Pennsylvania Senate Race Could Determine Control of the Chamber

Associated Press  

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will help determine control of the chamber Tuesday in a battleground state contest that is one of the nation's most expensive this year. Casey, perhaps Pennsylvania's best-known politician and the son of a former two-term governor, is seeking a fourth term after facing what he has …

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How Ballots Are Secured and Collected in Pennsylvania
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Ballots Are Secured and Collected in Pennsylvania

Associated Press  

Pennsylvania counties implement strict security measures to ensure the integrity of ballots during the election process. Poll workers and county election officials utilize chain of custody documentation and secure containers to safeguard ballots throughout the transportation process. Ballot drop boxes are also handled with strict protocols to maintain the secrecy and integrity of the collected ballots.

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Pennsylvania's Strict Voting Laws Put to the Test in Election Court Battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania's Strict Voting Laws Put to the Test in Election Court Battle

Hindustan Times  

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in the state's presidential election. The ruling is a victory for voting-rights advocates, who had sought to force counties to let voters cast a provisional ballot on Election Day if their mail-in ballot was to be rejected for …

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The Wiretight Race for Senate Control: Billions Pour in as Democrats and Republicans Fight for Control
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Wiretight Race for Senate Control: Billions Pour in as Democrats and Republicans Fight for Control

Associated Press  

The 2024 Senate election is a tight race, with spending records shattered across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains, and American Southwest. Democrats are facing a formidable challenge in defending eight seats in tough states, while Republicans are hoping to flip Montana and Ohio, two key battleground states. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for the balance of …

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Grace Church: A Haven of Peace Amid Election-Divisive Landscape
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grace Church: A Haven of Peace Amid Election-Divisive Landscape

Associated Press  

Grace United Methodist Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has become a peace hub in the midst of the divisive election. The church installed a pole with the message 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' as a symbol of their commitment to protecting democracy. However, the location of the pole and the timing of its installation suggest that it was done in response …

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Billionaire Musk Delivers Cash, Conspiracies to Pennsylvania Voters
2 months ago

Billionaire Musk Delivers Cash, Conspiracies to Pennsylvania Voters

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk visited Pennsylvania to support Republican candidate Donald Trump's campaign for re-election. He distributed cash to several people and made false claims about election fraud. Musk has embraced conspiracy theories pushed by Trump and has been accused of spreading misinformation about the 2020 election.

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Musk's $1m Giveaway Raises Legal Questions and Scrutiny
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2 months ago

Musk's $1m Giveaway Raises Legal Questions and Scrutiny

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire Elon Musk has pledged to award $1m per day until election day in the United States on November 5 to randomly selected registered voters who sign a petition created by his pro-Trump America PAC. The scheme has come under scrutiny by legal experts as well as Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, who on Sunday asked law enforcement to launch …

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Musk's $1 Million Payouts at Trump Rally Raise Legal Scrutiny
2 months ago

Musk's $1 Million Payouts at Trump Rally Raise Legal Scrutiny

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's daily $1 million payouts at a Donald Trump rally have drawn legal scrutiny. The payments, made through his America PAC, are a significant campaign finance tactic aimed at rallying supporters behind Trump. However, concerns have been raised about the legality of these cash payments, as they could violate federal laws prohibiting political contributions. Additionally, the use of a …

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Musk Promises $1 Million Daily to Signer of Constitution Petition
2 months ago

Musk Promises $1 Million Daily to Signer of Constitution Petition

The Hindu  

Elon Musk announces a daily $1 million giveaway to supporters of his U.S. Constitution petition. The winner, John Dreher, was chosen randomly at an event in Pennsylvania. Musk's campaign is focused on mobilizing and registering voters in battleground states, but it has struggled to meet its goals. The event is the third in as many days in Pennsylvania, where Musk …

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Pennsylvania Law Allows Ballot Drop-Off for Disabled Voters
2 months, 1 week ago

Pennsylvania Law Allows Ballot Drop-Off for Disabled Voters

Associated Press  

Pennsylvania law generally requires voters to return their own ballot and prohibits people from returning other voters’ ballots to a drop box or county elections office on their behalf. But there are some exceptions. If a Pennsylvania voter has a disability and needs assistance returning their ballot, they can designate someone to drop it off for them. The form must …

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Casey vs. McCormick: Heated Debate Over Energy, Steel and Immigration
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Casey vs. McCormick: Heated Debate Over Energy, Steel and Immigration

Associated Press  

The Pennsylvania Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick is a heated debate marked by personal attacks and policy disagreements. Casey hammered McCormick's investments in Chinese companies and the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, while McCormick countered by accusing Casey of being a career politician who prioritizes the interests of special interests …

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