Nov. 21, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAThe latest on the Casey-McCormick U.S. Senate recountby Carter Walker of VotebeatThe recount of roughly 7 million ballots in the U.S. Senate race got fully underway this week, with some counties already finished.
Nov. 18, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAHigh court tells Pa. counties not to accept undated mail ballots for November electionby Sarah Anne Hughes of Spotlight PA and Carter Walker of VotebeatThree counties were planning to include improperly dated ballots in their Nov. 5 results.
Nov. 15, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PANew court fight erupts over Pennsylvania’s ballot dating requirement ahead of key recountby Carter Walker of VotebeatA few Pennsylvania counties opted to accept and count undated or misdated ballots, prompting a challenge from Republicans.
Nov. 15, 2024Illustration by Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAFour formerly undecided Pennsylvanians tell us how they votedby Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAAhead of the 2024 election, Spotlight PA spoke to undecided voters. We followed up with four of them to see what they decided.
Nov. 13, 2024Courtesy campaignsPennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is getting a recount. Here’s how it will work.by Carter Walker of VotebeatDemocrat Bob Casey was trailing Republican Dave McCormick by roughly 30,000 votes Wednesday afternoon.
Nov. 13, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAElections 101: Voting is over. Audits, certification, and possible recounts are next.by Carter Walker of VotebeatWhile a recount looms in the Pennsylvania Senate race, counties have other post-election responsibilities.
Nov. 11, 2024Alex Brandon / APRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in Pa., other statesby Associated PressMiddle school students in Montgomery County, PA, received racist messages, a Lower Merion School District official said.
Nov. 11, 2024Commonwealth Media ServicesHow did Pa. Dems keep the state House during a red wave? Meet Frank Burns.by Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAAmid a red wave, a Pa. Democrat held his House seat in a Trump stronghold, and helped his party keep the chamber.
Nov. 8, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAEfforts to challenge Pennsylvania voters’ mail ballot applications fizzleby Carter Walker of VotebeatMore than 4,000 Pa. voters had their eligibility to vote questioned over residency. They got a chance to fight back.
Nov. 8, 2024Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PADemocrats will again control Pennsylvania House after holding on to one-seat majorityby Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAThe Pennsylvania House will remain under Democratic control in 2025 as the party held on to all 102 of its seats — including one in Trump country.
Nov. 8, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAExperience, better tech helped Pa. count mail ballots faster this year than in 2020by Carter Walker of VotebeatWorkers still aren’t allowed to start processing ballots before Election Day, but changes in staffing and technology have helped them pick up the pace.
Nov. 7, 2024Gene J. Puskar / APWhy AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for Dave McCormickby Associated PressThough there were an estimated 91,000 votes still outstanding, there were not enough in areas supporting Bob Casey for him to make up the difference.
Nov. 7, 2024Courtesy McCormick campaignRepublican Dave McCormick defeats Bob Casey to win U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvaniaby Associated PressCasey did not concede Thursday, and his campaign pointed to a statement from the state's top election official that at least 100,000 ballots still remained to be counted.
Nov. 6, 2024Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWhich party will win control of the Pa. House? A few races will decide.by Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PADemocrats are trying to hold onto seats in Trump country and northeast Philadelphia to maintain control of the Pennsylvania House.
Nov. 6, 2024U.S. Department of State photoDonald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win presidential election in Pennsylvaniaby Associated PressWith a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
Nov. 6, 2024Commonwealth Media ServicesRepublican incumbent Stacy Garrity wins Pennsylvania treasurer race, beating Erin McClellandby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAOne of three powerful statewide row officers, the treasurer oversees Pennsylvania’s coffers, pays the state’s bills, and invests its savings.
Nov. 6, 2024Courtesy candidate Facebook pageRepublican incumbent Tim DeFoor wins Pennsylvania auditor general race, beating Malcolm Kenyattaby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe auditor general is responsible for conducting financial audits to track how public dollars are spent and check for malfeasance or waste.
Nov. 6, 2024Courtesy campaign Facebook pageRepublican Dave Sunday wins attorney general race in Pennsylvania, beating Eugene DePasqualeby Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAThe newly elected attorney general will helm an office that functions as the law firm for Pennsylvania’s myriad agencies, with a primary mission of defending the state’s laws.
Nov. 5, 2024Jared Wickerham / For Spotlight PAElection Day polls are closed in Pennsylvania. Here’s what happens next.by Sarah Anne Hughes and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PACounties across Pennsylvania are tabulating in-person and mail ballots. Officials have cautioned the count could take more than a day.
Nov. 5, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWhat time do polls open and close in Pa.? All the information you need for Election Day 2024.by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAPennsylvanians will head to the polls on Nov. 5 to vote for president, U.S. Senate, and more. Here’s everything they need to know.
Nov. 5, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PALive election updates: Donald Trump wins presidency, GOP sweeps row officesby Spotlight PA StaffSee the latest updates from Pennsylvania as voters pick a new president, attorney general, and more.
Nov. 4, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAUncertainty is inevitable on Election Day. Here’s how to navigate it.by Carter Walker of VotebeatThe current state of play could be upended once again after Nov. 5 with more legal challenges on unresolved issues.
Nov. 4, 2024Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWhat you need to know about your Election Day voting rights in Pennsylvaniaby Elizabeth Estrada and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAVoting in Pennsylvania? Here’s everything you need to know about your rights.
Nov. 4, 2024Alex Brandon / APElon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, Pa. judge saysby Associated PressPhiladelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner argued Elon Musk was violating state election law.
Nov. 4, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PANew challenges to Pa. voters’ mail ballot applications target overseas votersby Carter Walker of VotebeatThousands of challenges have been filed in 14 counties, many by right-wing activists, trying to get ballots disqualified, falsely claiming Pennsylvanians living abroad aren’t eligible.
Nov. 4, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAThe top 5 false or misleading claims being pushed ahead of Pa.’s 2024 electionby Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAClaims about noncitizen voting, slow election results, and more are circulating ahead of Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 election. Here’s what you need to know.
Nov. 2, 2024Kate Huangpu / Spotlight PAAt least $34M has been spent on key races that will determine Pa. House, Senate controlby Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAAn analysis by Spotlight PA found the average spending on a competitive state House or Senate race was over $1.1 and $3.5 million, respectively.
Nov. 1, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PASuspicious voter registration forms in Pennsylvania linked to Arizona city councilman’s companyby Jen Fifield and Carter Walker of VotebeatTwo counties point to Field+Media Corps, a voter outreach firm whose work has been flagged before by Arizona authorities.
Nov. 1, 2024Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPa. election 2024: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for Nov. 5by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PAOn Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will vote for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and more.
Oct. 31, 2024U.S. Department of State photoInvestigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformationby Associated PressAuthorities in Lancaster, Monroe, and York counties have released limited details, and local prosecutors are looking into whether any crimes might have occurred.