Politics

Ross Township polling place opens late

One Ross Township voting precinct opened late this Election Day due to various issues; KDKA's Briana Smith reports.

• May 17, 2022

2022 Primary Election Guide: Information for Pennsylvania voters

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls May 17 to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.

• May 17, 2022

Josh Shapiro tests positive for COVID

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro tweeted Tuesday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

• May 17, 2022

Major parties look to pick 'winning' candidates while worried about voter turnout

Republicans and Democrats can vote in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.

• May 16, 2022

Tuesday's primary more important than ever as major parties look to pick 'winning' candidates

Republicans and Democrats can vote in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary. As political editor Jon Delano reports, there's a lot at stake, but many citizens are not expected to vote.

• May 16, 2022

EXPLAINER: What do we know about John Fetterman's diagnosis?

John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor and a top Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is recovering from a stroke he said was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.

• May 16, 2022

Mehmet Oz condemns Kathy Barnette's tweet on Islam

Oz, who would be the nation's first Muslim senator, described the comments as "disqualifying."

• May 15, 2022

Melissa Hart drops out of Pennsylvania governor race and endorses Lou Barletta

Another candidate is dropping out of the race for Pennsylvania governor.

• May 13, 2022

Candidates for Congress stress issues and differences on why they should succeed Rep. Doyle

The Democratic nomination to succeed Congressman Mike Doyle is one of the most hotly contested races in the region.

• May 13, 2022

Candidates stress issues and differences on why they should succeed Congressman Doyle

Five Democrats are in the race to replace Congressman Mike Doyle who is retiring after 28 years in Congress.

• May 13, 2022

Candidates for Congress stress issues and differences on why they should succeed Rep. Doyle

It's one of the most hotly contested races in the Pittsburgh region: the Democratic nomination to succeed Congressman Mike Doyle, who is retiring at the end of the year. As political editor Jon Delano reports, each of the five candidates say they offer something the others don't.

• May 13, 2022

Candidates hoping to succeed Congressman Doyle disagree on crime, energy and environment

Five Democrats are in the race to replace Congressman Mike Doyle who is retiring after 28 years in Congress. As political editor Jon Delano reports, it's a rare opportunity for this region to get new representation in Washington.

• May 13, 2022

Community leaders encourage Black residents to vote in Tuesday's primary

The primary is four days away and a key demographic candidates are trying to appeal to is Black voters.

• May 13, 2022

Big names appearing on the campaign trail ahead of the PA primary

Pennsylvania's primary is set for May 17.

• May 13, 2022

Republican Senate candidates split on key issues but stress why they should be the nominee

The race for the Republican nomination for U.S. senator continues to heat up.

• May 12, 2022

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