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The Pennsylvania governor is just now emerging from a contentious four-month budget impasse that tested his ability to “get stuff done” in the pivotal battleground.

The window for prospective candidates seeking spots on Democratic or Republican primary ballots to circulate and file nomination petitions is Feb. 17 through March 10

Pennsylvania is likely to play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with four U.S. House seats expected to be competitive — more than any other state.

Democrat Julian Guridy and Republican Robert Smith will face off next month for the chance to fill the remainder of Josh Siegel’s term in the state House’s 22nd District. Both candidates were chosen by their respective county parties Saturday.

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After securing 63% of votes in 2024, the Republican representative said he aims to deliver more results in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s top election official wants a judge to toss out a lawsuit by the federal government demanding “highly sensitive personal information” about the state’s voters. The U.S. Department of Justice sued Pennsylvania in September after the state initially failed to turn over data about its nearly 9 million registered voters.

If a week in politics is a long time, then 2025 was very, very long in Pennsylvania. Here are the stories in politics that dominated the year. A Late State Budget Better late than

Luzerne County has drawn congressional scrutiny for its mistakes. Despite changes aimed at preventing errors, issues persisted in 2025.