#Pennsylvania Gov. on automatic voter registration: ‘Greater voter participation equals a stronger democracy’

#Pennsylvania Gov. on automatic voter registration: ‘Greater voter participation equals a stronger democracy’

Pennsylvania became the 24th state in the nation to enact automatic voter registration on Tuesday, a practice that Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said “equals a stronger democracy.” “I can tell you, I begin and end the conversation, Nicolle, by believing that greater voter participation equals a stronger democracy,” Shapiro said, in an interview on MSNBC.”…

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#What’s happening with Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in 7 states he lost

#What’s happening with Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in 7 states he lost

Former President Trump was arraigned Thursday on four charges alleging that he attempted to orchestrate a scheme of fraudulent electoral college votes to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In seven states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — so-called “fake electors” signed paperwork attempting to cast electoral college ballots…

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#Democrats win Pennsylvania special election, keeping control of state House

#Democrats win Pennsylvania special election, keeping control of state House

Democrat Heather Boyd was projected to win the special election for Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, allowing Democrats to maintain a narrow grip on the legislative body.  Boyd, a former state legislative and congressional aide, defeated Republican Katie Ford in the contest. The district includes parts of Delaware County…

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#Ticket-splitters could play key role in battleground states

#Ticket-splitters could play key role in battleground states

Ticket-splitters could play key role in battleground states Ticket-splitters are poised to play a pivotal role in a handful of key battleground states, like Pennsylvania and Georgia, where signs are growing that voters may be willing to cross party lines for certain candidates.  In Georgia, where voters will choose their next governor and U.S. senator…

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#Biden, Obama, Trump issue warnings ahead of midterms

#Biden, Obama, Trump issue warnings ahead of midterms

Biden, Obama, Trump issue warnings ahead of midterms President Biden and his two predecessors stumped for their party’s candidates in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday, warning supporters that the other side poses a threat to the county. With three days until Election Day, Biden and former President Obama joined Democratic Senate nominee…

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