Oct. 24, 2022Tyger Williams / Philadelphia InquirerMost outside spending on Pa. governor’s race has one aim: to defeat Doug Mastrianoby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAGroups that can’t directly coordinate with political campaigns have spent $2.5 million on ads, polls, knocking on doors, and more to influence Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial election.
Oct. 21, 2022Daniel Fishel / For Spotlight PA11 Pennsylvanians on the candidates for governor and US Senate, and why some are still undecidedby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PATo better understand the choices Pennsylvanians are facing, Spotlight PA spoke to 11 people across the state about whether they plan to vote in November and for whom.
Oct. 18, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesPa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on rural health care, broadband, and agricultureby Ashad Hajela and Min Xian of Spotlight PA State CollegeThe winner of the 2022 Pennsylvania race for governor will have the authority to address a wide range of issues affecting roughly 3.4 million people.
Oct. 17, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAA complete guide to the Nov. 8 election, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots, and moreby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAPennsylvania Election Day in 2022 is Nov. 8. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
Oct. 14, 2022ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Philadelphia InquirerWolf administration insists undated mail ballots will be valid this November as counties proceed with cautionby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAThe U.S. Supreme Court vacated a federal ruling on undated ballots this week, but Pennsylvania’s top election official says state decisions allowing them to be counted still apply.
Oct. 14, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWhere governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on the opioid epidemic, medical marijuana, and other health issuesby Ed Mahon of Spotlight PAThe coronavirus and abortion have in many ways dominated the conversation surrounding Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor, but the next person who holds that office will have influence or direct control over many other issues affecting health care.
Oct. 13, 2022Leise Hook/For Spotlight PAAbortion providers focus on expanding telehealth, medication access as they await outcome of Pa. governor’s raceby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAIn response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade, Pennsylvania abortion providers are retooling their services to offer medication abortions and telehealth.
Oct. 12, 2022THOMAS HENGGE, STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia Inquirer Photographers4 maps show where Pa. governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro are getting big cashby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PADemocratic nominee Josh Shapiro has raised roughly $25 million from outside Pennsylvania, while GOP nominee Doug Mastriano’s out-of-state haul stands at around $2 million.
Oct. 11, 2022THOMAS HENGGE, STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia Inquirer PhotographersWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s gubernatorial candidates and how they plan to run the stateby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s top candidates for governor and how they plan to lead.
Oct. 6, 2022Jose F. Moreno / Philadelphia InquirerWhere governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on college funding, transparency, and debt forgivenessby Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State CollegePennsylvania’s governor has wide power to propose education funding, serve on university boards, and appoint trustees to such panels. Learn where Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano stand on the issues.
Oct. 5, 2022Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAUnresolved gray areas in Pa. mail voting law likely to spur fresh confusion, legal challengesby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAThe legislature and governor have failed to clarify the landmark 2019 law creating widespread mail voting, meaning ballot rules could once again vary by county.
Oct. 4, 2022Clem Murray/Philadelphia InquirerWhere governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on energy and the environmentby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PADemocrat Josh Shapiro wants to further regulate the fracking industry, while Republican Doug Mastriano wants to expand drilling into state parks and forests.
Sept. 30, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAEverything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballotby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAIf you want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania’s 2022 general election, you must apply by 5 p.m. Nov. 1.
Sept. 29, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerPa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on crime, justice issuesby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAThe top candidates for Pennsylvania governor have different stances on increasing opportunities for parole, the use of cash bail, and more.
Sept. 28, 2022THOMAS HENGGE, STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia Inquirer PhotographersPa. election 2022: Shapiro sets spending record, outraises Mastriano in final weeks of governor’s raceby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PADemocrat Josh Shapiro raised $25.4 million between early June and late September, while Republican Doug Mastriano received just $3.1 million during the same time period.
Sept. 27, 2022CHARLES FOX / Philadelphia InquirerPa. election 2022: There will be no constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot, but big ones are loomingby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAVoters could face at least six proposed referendums in spring 2023, including one that could pave the way to banning abortion access.
Sept. 26, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerHow to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAWith the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.
Sept. 23, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerLooming election jolts Harrisburg into action as Pa. lawmakers pass a flurry of bills, cash in on fundraisersby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe GOP-led legislature moved five bills authored by the party’s gubernatorial candidate, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, forcing Democrats to choose between policies they might support and bolstering the record of their political opponent.
Sept. 23, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAThese Pa. voters haven't missed a single November election for at least 50 yearsby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAAhead of Pennsylvania's 2022 election, Spotlight PA spoke to members of the state's Voter Hall of Fame — people who haven't missed a single November contest for 50 consecutive cycles.
Sept. 21, 2022ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, JOSE F. MORENO, HEATHER KHALIFA, STEVEN M. FALK / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERA basic guide to vetting candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and moreby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAWant to learn more about Pennsylvania’s 2022 election candidates? Learn how to research who is on your ballot, their stances, and who is funding their campaigns.
Sept. 15, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAEfforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governorby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAEducators fear a Florida-like proposed ban on elementary school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation will teach children that being part of the LGBTQ community is wrong. Proponents contend it’s about “parental rights.”
Sept. 15, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAHow Spotlight PA will cover Pennsylvania’s 2022 electionby Christopher Baxter of Spotlight PA and Sarah Anne Hughes of Spotlight PAWe want to empower Pennsylvanians to make an informed decision this November through candidate guides, voting information, and policy-focused stories.
Sept. 13, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesPa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rightsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAThe top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.
Sept. 12, 2022THOMAS HENGGE & STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia InquirerYour complete guide to the candidates for governorby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAThe 2022 election for governor in Pennsylvania could dramatically change the course of the state. Here’s what you need to know about Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano to make an informed vote.
Sept. 9, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: Pennsylvania’s top election official answers voting questionsby Spotlight PA StaffOur in-depth interview with Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman covered Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, the security of voting, how to get involved, and more.
Sept. 7, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerAhead of pivotal 2022 Pa. election, Wolf administration expands access to voter registration formsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe enhanced effort aims to reach more of the roughly 1.7 million people in Pennsylvania who are eligible to vote but are not currently registered.
Aug. 16, 2022DAVID MAIALETTI / Philadelphia InquirerPa. lawmakers weigh bill that would allow independents to vote on primary candidatesby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAPennsylvania has closed primary elections, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates from those parties and choose who will advance to the general.
Aug. 2, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. Supreme Court upholds no-excuse mail voting ahead of midtermsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAA lower appellate court earlier this year sided with Republican lawmakers, saying that permitting no-excuse mail voting required amending the state constitution.
July 8, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. lawmakers agreed to a big election funding deal — with strings attachedby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Jonathan Lai of The InquirerCounty elections officials have mixed reactions to the legislation, which creates grants but doesn't allow counties to get the jump on counting mail ballots — an ongoing priority.
June 28, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerHow Pennsylvania keeps its voter rolls clean and updatedby Denise Clay-Murray of VotebeatDoug Mastriano’s pledge to “reset” voter registrations ignores the safeguards that already remove hundreds of thousands of ineligible voters.
