Written by John Cole, Managing Editor and PoliticsPA Staff

State Rep. Brian Sims announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, while state Sen. John Blake announced that he will resign from his seat to take a role in Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

State Sen. John Blake will resign from office on March 8 to join Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office to lead economic development initiatives across the 8th Congressional District.

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The Pennsylvania Democratic Party formally backed two candidates in its first meeting since the 2020 election, and left another race without any endorsements.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

During the Pennsylvania Republican Party’s first meeting since the 2020 election, the state party endorsed four judicial candidates and reelected party officers.

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The state rep from Philadelphia said that he wants to bring bold, visionary leadership to the Commonwealth.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor and PoliticsPA Staff

Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey voted to convict former President Donald Trump on the charge of “incitement of insurrection” over the January 6 riots in Washington D.C. Here is the Playbook.

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Although the Senate ultimately voted to acquit former President Donald Trump, Sen. Pat Toomey was one of seven Republicans who voted “guilty” in the impeachment trial.

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Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s Senate launch doesn’t go exactly as planned, a couple of Montgomery County officials take part in the impeachment trial, plus an Allegheny County native is selected to serve as an acting member in President Biden’s administration. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor and PoliticsPA Staff

Democrats have selected their candidate for the special election for the 59th state House District, while a Republican joins the Philadelphia District Attorney’s race. Here is the Playbook.

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The defense attorney said that public safety is his number one concern in his bid for Philadelphia District Attorney.