June 23, 2022MARGO REED / Philadelphia InquirerTop Pa. lawmakers have tentative deal to ban private money, increase funding for county election officesby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe exact language of the deal is still being written, and, if finalized, it would need approval from lawmakers in both chambers as well as Gov. Tom Wolf.
June 9, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. lawmaker wants more state control over millions in outside spending on federal electionsby Jaxon White for Spotlight PAThe push for more local control is likely to face an uphill battle with fellow legislators, as Pennsylvania has some of the laxest state campaign finance rules in the country.
June 8, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PACandidates of color say they need more party support, financial backing to be successful in Pa.by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe party machines still reigned supreme in districts designed to give candidates of color the opportunity to win, results from Pennsylvania's May 2022 primary showed.
May 24, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAHow a mail ballot ruling in Pa. could affect 2022 primary election resultsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAA federal appeals court has ruled that undated mail ballots cast in one 2021 election should be counted, but the opinion could have much bigger implications.
May 23, 2022STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia InquirerHow Doug Mastriano built a grassroots movement in Pa. on election denial, Christianity, and Facebookby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAA middling fundraiser with little party support, Mastriano rose to the top of a crowded GOP field for Pennsylvania governor through candid chats about his extreme conservative views.
May 17, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. primary 2022: Doug Mastriano wins GOP nomination for governor, will face Democrat Josh Shapiroby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAMastriano emerged from a crowded GOP field of nine candidates who have spent the last several months crisscrossing the state to rally support from party elites and the rank-and-file alike.
May 16, 2022Maggie Henry Corcoran / Philadelphia InquirerPa.’s richest person has spent at least $18 million on the 2022 primary — mostly to influence one issueby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAAllies argue Jeff Yass is a single-issue donor who backs candidates who support alternatives to public schools. But critics contend he’s using weak campaign finance laws to peddle influence.
May 16, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWhen do polls open in Pa.? All the information you need for the Pa. primary 2022by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAPennsylvania’s 2022 primary is May 17. Here's what you need to know about polling places, mail ballots, and more.
May 14, 2022Courtesy Shari BergUnmarked postcards sent to Pennsylvanians tell them ‘whether you vote is public record’by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAThe PAC that apparently created the postcards calls the message a “social pressure campaign.” At least one recipient said it had the opposite effect.
May 13, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. primary 2022: Candidates for governor raised $12.8 million in April aloneby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAAs Pa. primary 2022 quickly approaches, the top candidates for governor are bringing in six and even seven-figure donations.
May 12, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. primary 2022: Mail ballot rules could slow down election results — againby Denise Clay-Murray of VotebeatWhether or not Pennsylvania counties will have all of their votes counted on Election Night depends on how many mail-in ballots need to be counted — and when the counting starts.
May 11, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. primary 2022: A last-minute guide to everything you need to know to vote May 17by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PADemocrats and Republicans will consider a number of races, while unaffiliated voters in some parts of the state will weigh ballot questions.
May 4, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPensilvania (PA) Día de las Elecciones 2022: Una guía completa para las primarias del 17 de mayo, incluyendo cómo votar, encontrar su lugar de votación, entender la papeleta de voto por correo y más.by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PALas elecciones primarias de Pensilvania en 2022 son el 17 de mayo. Aquí un rápido resumen de lo que necesita saber antes de votar.
May 4, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. primary 2022: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballotby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PANo-excuse mail voting is still valid in Pennsylvania despite an ongoing case before the state Supreme Court.
May 3, 2022Thomas Hengge / Philadelphia InquirerWhat happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? In Pa., the answer depends on the November governor’s race.by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PAAt least five of the nine Republican gubernatorial candidates have said they would seek a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions.
April 29, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Election Day 2022: A complete guide to the May 17 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail-in ballots, and moreby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe Pennsylvania primary election in 2022 is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
April 28, 2022THOMAS HENGGE / Philadelphia InquirerPa. Election Day 2022: See how much money Democrat Josh Shapiro has raised in the race for governorby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAAs primary Election Day 2022 approaches in Pennsylvania, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro has raised nearly $18 million in campaign contributions.
April 27, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWhat they’re saying about Spotlight PA’s Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate debatesby Spotlight PA StaffNine people who want to be Pennsylvania’s next U.S. senator gathered at two separate debates hosted by Spotlight PA and its founding news outlet partners this week.
April 26, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to leadby Spotlight PA StaffOn Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
April 26, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts Republican U.S. Senate debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate primary election for the Republican nomination gathered at Dickinson College on Tuesday.
April 25, 2022Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAPa. Election Day 2022: Why independents can’t vote for candidates this May, and the push to change thatby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAIndependent voters now number more than 1 million and account for 15% of all registered voters, yet they are shut out of casting a primary ballot for key positions like governor and U.S. senator.
April 25, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts Democratic U.S. Senate debateby Spotlight PA StaffThe four candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination gathered at Dickinson College.
April 20, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: 5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s Republican gubernatorial debateby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe candidates focused on differentiating themselves in a crowded field and making an impression on a largely undecided electorate.
April 19, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
April 18, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerPa. primary election 2022: Your guide to the Democratic and GOP candidates for governorby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PAThe GOP field for Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary governor election remains crowded, while Democrats will see just one choice on the ballot.
April 14, 2022Robert Frank / For Spotlight PAPa. primary election 2022: See how much money the GOP candidates for governor have raisedby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe nine candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary governor election have collectively raised more than $13 million over the past 15 months.
April 4, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2022: A guide to the primary race few voters are paying attention toby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAPennsylvania’s race for lieutenant governor, which is separate from that for the top executive position, has more candidates than the gubernatorial field. Here’s a guide.
March 18, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerFringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election powerby Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Matt Vasilogambros of StatelineLegal experts and voting rights advocates warn the "independent state legislature doctrine" could radically alter election administration across the country.
March 8, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting lawby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAA group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Feb. 10, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2022: Tell Spotlight PA what coverage matters to youby Spotlight PA StaffWe'll cover the race for governor, the fight for control of the legislature, the challenges facing local election officials, and everything you need to make an informed vote.
