President Donald Trump held three rallies in the state yesterday, while former VP Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Delaware County. Here is the Playbook. 

Center For American Greatness/Insider Advantage Poll: Trump 48.4, Biden 45.5: President Donald Trump has taken a narrow lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, according to a poll commissioned by a conservative website.

Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Biden 50, Trump 45: Biden remains as the preferred candidate to handle the coronavirus pandemic, while Trump has the advantage on managing the economy in the Pennsylvania polling.

Poll: Biden 52, Trump 44: The latest polling from the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison conducted by YouGov in collaboration with the Wisconsin State Journal shows Biden extending his lead over Trump in Pennsylvania in comparison to their previous poll from mid-September.

Melania Trump to Campaign in Chester County: First Lady Melania Trump will be headlining a campaign event moderated by 2016 campaign manager and former White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway in Atglen on Tuesday afternoon in her first major solo campaign stop of 2020.

PA17: Parnell Bests Lamb in Q3 Fundraising Haul: GOP challenger Sean Parnell raised $1.62 million from the beginning of July to the end of September, while Rep. Conor Lamb raised $1.22 million during the same time period.

Trump Holds 3 Rallies in PA: President Donald Trump held three rallies in Pennsylvania on Monday. The events were held in Allentown, Lititz, and Martinsburg. 

Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Delco: Former Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Chester on Monday afternoon, the Delaware County Daily Times reports.  

Ivanka Trump to Campaign in Pittsburgh: According to a release from the Trump campaign, Ivanka Trump will be campaigning in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.  

Karen Pence To Campaign in Erie County: According to a release from the Trump campaign, Second Lady Karen Pence will headline a “Make America Great Again!” event in Erie County on Thursday afternoon.  

Biden Talks to KDKA: Former Vice President Joe Biden talked one-on-one with KDKA’s Jon Delano for an interview on Monday. 

Harrisburg & DC   
Spotlight PA: Democrats have control of the Pa. state House within their reach 
Spotlight PA: Millions pour into Pa. House, Senate races as Democrats vie for control
Spotlight PA: What is ‘ballot harvesting,’ and who can and can’t deliver your mail ballot in Pa.
Inquirer: Could the election in Pennsylvania be decided by Amy Coney Barrett? Probably not. Here’s why.
Inquirer: Trump blitzes Pennsylvania with 3 rallies as coronavirus spikes lead to calls for him to stop
Inquirer: 7 things we learned from our travels across the Divided States of Pennsylvania
Inquirer: Wolf’s office calls out Trump’s ‘patently untrue’ remarks about Philadelphia; things could get weird on election night in Pennsylvania
Inquirer: Black women see Trump as an existential threat: ‘This election is to save our lives’ 
Inquirer: What we will and won’t know on election night in Pennsylvania
Inquirer: COVID-19 hospitalizations double in Pa. and N.J. as new cases continue to spike; Fauci says current trajectory is ‘not good news’ 
Inquirer: What we will, and won’t, know on election day | Morning Newsletter
Politico: The demographic that could tip Pennsylvania 
Politico: Trump’s final pitch to Pennsylvania: I love fracking 
AP: Trump, Biden hit battleground Pennsylvania amid pandemic 
AP: Fewer virus patients aiding Pennsylvania case investigators
WHYY Newsworks: Trump dominated Facebook in 2016. In 2020, Biden is outspending him in Pa.
WHYY Newsworks: From Philly to Erie, 12 Pa. voters talk about their crucial swing state vote
Patriot News: Trump’s final-stretch campaign blitz draws big crowd in central Pa. 
Patriot News: Melania Trump and Kellyanne Conway to campaign in Pa. Tuesday 
Patriot News: President Trump returns to Pa., appears in Lancaster County: Video 
Patriot News: As Trump returns to Pa., Biden assails his record on the coronavirus and the economy 
Patriot News: More than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Pa. over two-day period 
Patriot News: Pa. names 30 counties that bear watching for coronavirus; statewide, positive rate rises to 5%
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: In frantic day of campaigning, Trump says he’ll win Pa. unless there’s ‘massive fraud,’ report 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: With cases surging in Pa., ‘We have a collective responsibility’ to fight it, Levine says | 4 takeaways from Monday’s COVID-19 briefing 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Election 2020: Tuesday, Oct. 27 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot in Pa. 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: These women from the Philly ‘burbs have one message for Trump: Leave our healthcare alone 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Will a 2020 blue wave crest in Erie? Democrat Kristy Gnibus hopes so 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: One week to go before Election Day: 3 things to think about | Tuesday Morning Coffee
USA Today: Trump makes Pa. stops as race tightens
KDKA: One-On-One Interview With Joe Biden: ‘We’ll Win Pennsylvania’
KDKA: Federal Govt. Sending Nearly 4 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests To Pa. 
KDKA: Pennsylvania Senators Pat Toomey And Bob Casey Split On Vote To Confirm Amy Coney Barrett To Supreme Court
KDKA: Pa. Department Of State Working To Prevent Intimidation At Polls
KDKA: Deadline Day In Pa. To Apply For A Mail-In Ballot For Upcoming Election
Post-Gazette: Trump attacks Pa. election security in tweets, speeches
Post-Gazette: Cream of the crop art: Centre County landowners let artists turn field into a campaign message
WITF: PA COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump As Fall Resurgence Ramps Up 
PLSReporter: Cook Political Report ranks Pa. House as ‘toss up’ 
PLSReporter: With COVID-19 cases rising, Levine stresses personal responsibility, holiday safety 
Fox News: Trump mocks Biden to Pennsylvania crowd over oil comment: ‘He blew it’ 
Fox News: Biden pushes back on Trump’s attacks in Pennsylvania: ‘I’m not eliminating fracking’ 
Fox News: Protesters raid shops, ATMs after Philadelphia police shooting
New York Times: They Did Not Vote in 2016. Why They Plan to Skip the Election Again. 
LNP | LancasterOnline: COVID-19 hospitalizations jump 31% in one week in Pennsylvania
LNP | LancasterOnline: These 10 counties had the highest rates of new coronavirus cases for Oct. 20-26
Tribune Review: Democrats still hold the edge, but Pennsylvania voter registration gains favor GOP 
The Hill: Trump rips Biden in scramble to win Pennsylvania 
The Hill: State lawmaker Elizabeth Fiedler discusses the top issues for Pennsylvania voters  
The Hill: GOP files second request for Supreme Court to block Pennsylvania mail-in ballot extension 
The Hill: The Memo: Florida and Pennsylvania hold keys to victory 
The Hill: Philadelphia police shoot man holding knife, sparking protests
CNN: With Barrett seated, Republicans push for Supreme Court hearing of Pennsylvania voting case 
CNN: Philadelphia police killed a Black man in a shooting that raises questions, chief says. Then 30 officers were hurt in protests
Real Clear Policy: The Tax Bill Benefitted All Pennsylvanians. Will that Matter on Election Day? 
Real Clear Politics: Replay: Trump Hosts “Make America Great Again!” Rally In Pennsylvania 
Real Clear Politics: At PA Rally, Trump Blasts Biden With Video Montage Of His History With China, NAFTA
Huffington Post: Latino Turnout Could Decide Who Wins Pennsylvania

Philadelphia 
WHYY Newsworks: The chances of flipping the Pa. legislature blue 
WHYY Newsworks: How Philly-area election boards will count your mail ballot 
WHYY Newsworks: More training on the way for Philly’s first-time poll workers 
WHYY Newsworks: ‘I was by myself’: Parkway encampment down to last few residents 
WHYY Newsworks: From Philly to Erie, 12 Pa. voters talk about their crucial swing state vote
WHYY Newsworks: Police shooting interrupts hearing on proposed police oversight commission 
Inquirer: Voters across Philly wait through rain, cold, and long lines as window to cast ballots early closes
Inquirer: Philly housing crisis looms as eviction moratorium legislation stalls in City Council 
Inquirer: Biden makes surprise stop in Delco; Trump holds 3 rallies in Pa.; Philly residents flock to early voting sites
Inquirer: The Parkway homeless encampment is fenced and (nearly) clear
Inquirer: What does ‘defund the police’ mean, and what would it look like in Philly?  
Inquirer: What are your rights if you’re arrested at a protest? 
Inquirer: COVID-19 cases rise across the region, amid a ‘major’ outbreak at a Philly treatment center 
Inquirer: Fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. prompts heated overnight protests in West Philly
Philadelphia Tribune: Racial tensions and resentment persist in city courts, judge and civil rights attorney say 
Philly Voice: Fatal police-involved shooting of Black man leads to violent protests in West Philly
KYW Newsradio: Officials try to ease Philly voters’ minds with $5M ballot-counting operation
KYW Newsradio: Police fatally shoot man they say brandished knife in West Philadelphia; body cam video under investigation
KYW Newsradio: Outreach volunteers are texting, calling Pa. voters at a record pace 
Billy Penn: Get in line by 5 PM: Philadelphia expands satellite election office hours for ballot request deadline

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Biden pays surprise visit to Chester supporters 
WHYY Newsworks: Labor support for Fitzpatrick gives Democrats tougher road to flip Bucks congressional seat
Bucks County Courier Times: Finello seeks to make history in 1st District 
Bucks County Courier Times: Fitzpatrick touts bipartisanship in bid for re-election in 1st district 
Montgomery Media: Three vie for open seat in 147th District House race 
Montgomery Media: Nelson, Bowers face off for 154th Legislative District
Inquirer: Sunoco wants to block order to reroute Mariner East pipeline away from Chester’s Marsh Creek Lake
Pottstown Mercury: Campaigning during COVID-19: Candidates representing Montgomery County recall experience
Daily Local News: Record number of early ballots cast in Chester County 
Daily Local News: Mosty differences, a few similarities, in 6th Dist. Congressional race

Pittsburgh 
KDKA: In Effort To Flip Control Of Pa. House, Democrats Challenge 2 Local Republican Incumbents 
KDKA: Ivanka Trump Scheduled To Visit Pittsburgh On Wednesday
KDKA: Mayor Peduto Calls On Pittsburghers To Hold Moment Of Silence As Tree Of Life Remembrance
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 177 More Coronavirus Cases Over 48 Hours
Post-Gazette: More than 250,000 mail-in ballots returned so far in Allegheny County 
Post-Gazette: Tree of Life | 2 years later: Book, oral history project give voice to Pittsburghers affected by 10/27
Post-Gazette: COVID-19 Update: Pa. reports over 3,000 new cases, 19 deaths in past two days
Tribune Review: Super supporters: These voters go above and beyond in their adoration for Trump, Biden
Tribune Review: Two years after Tree of Life shooting, pandemic has ‘retraumatized people’
Tribune Review: Ivanka Trump to stump in Pittsburgh on Wednesday 
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh mayor calls for moment of silence Tuesday to remember Tree of Life attacks  
Tribune Review: Allegheny County adds 177 covid cases over past 2 days
City Paper: A conservative PAC is sending harmful and misleading texts about trans children to voters 
City Paper: An ongoing tally of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Allegheny County
WESA: Trump Failed To Revive Coal, But That Doesn’t Mean Workers Will Adopt Biden’s Vision For Green Jobs 
WESA: Pittsburgh Writers Look Back On Tree Of Life Shooting In New Book 

SWPA 
Altoona Mirror: Crowd cries for ‘four more years’ of Trump
Altoona Mirror: Blair makes little headway on budget
Altoona Mirror: City plans to take over Transportation Center
Beaver County Times: Lawsuit over Allegheny County ballots settled 
Beaver County Times: Lawrence County COVID numbers jump with one-in-five tests coming back positive
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: PHOTO GALLERY | ‘We’re the tipping point’: Trump chases crucial Pennsylvania votes in Blair County stop 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: WATCH VIDEO | Trump supporters at Blair County rally rooting for four more years 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Ebensburg group: Pro-Biden billboard vandalized 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Pollster addresses implications of election 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Cambria commissioners approve software purchase for DA’s office 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: State reports 1,407 new COVID-19 cases, one more death in Westmoreland County; daily rate of rise similar to April’s, officials said
KDKA: Voice Of The Voters: Some Washington Co. Voters Have A Hard Time Making Up Their Mind 
KDKA: State Officials Recommend Westmoreland County Schools Go Online-Only As Coronavirus Cases Rise
KDKA: Frustration Mounts For Beaver Co. Voters Waiting For Mail-In Ballots
Tribune Review: Westmoreland adds 125 covid cases over past 2 days, 3 new deaths
Observer-Reporter: Census may affect Fayette, Greene governments 
Observer-Reporter: State Department of Health won’t say if anyone contracted COVID-19 at polls during primary
Observer-Reporter: County officials announce ongoing aerial imagery update 
Observer-Reporter: Candidates: State Representative, 40th District

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Hundreds wait hours to vote early in Luzerne County ahead of deadline 
Citizens Voice: Pedri: Trashed military ballots will be counted; investigation continuing 
Citizens Voice: Council notebook: Budget, bridge, traffic light addressed in Wilkes-Barre 
Citizens Voice: Wilkes-Barre council rejects property assessment reduction 
Citizens Voice: Luzerne County has ‘substantial’ level of COVID-19 transmission
The Times Leader: Lines expected at Luzerne County polls on Election Day, though not at 2016 levels
The Times Leader: Luzerne County Councilman describes his COVID-19 illness 
The Times Leader: Nine discarded ballots will be counted, Luzerne County manager says 
The Times Leader: Gov. Wolf: UK’s largest kitchen retailer bringing 360 jobs to Luzerne County 
The Times Leader: 54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Monday 
Times-Tribune: No tax breaks for Scranton residents, court sides with city
Times-Tribune: Trump aims to turn Lackawanna County red in upcoming election
Times-Tribune: State COVID-19 streak reaches three weeks

South Central 
Patriot News: One of the hottest legislative races in Pa.: Republican Sen. John DiSanto v. Democratic challenger George Scott
Patriot News: Trump’s final-stretch campaign blitz draws big crowd in central Pa. 
Patriot News: President Trump returns to Pa., appears in Lancaster County: Video 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Optimistic Trump predicts Pa. win in one of 3 stops in the state: ‘It’s like four years ago’ 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Melania Trump to visit Atglen on Tuesday, first solo campaign visit to Pa. 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Meet the ‘taskmaster’: Randall Wenger talks election safety, behind-the-scenes for Lancaster County’s election process 
LNP | LancasterOnline: President Trump visits Lancaster County for campaign visit Monday afternoon
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH offers explanation for Cumberland County’s reduction in COVID-19 cases in Saturday’s report 
Carlisle Sentinel: Levine says COVID-19 can be contained as Pennsylvania continues to see increasing case counts 
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH: 20 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Cumberland County Monday 
Carlisle Sentinel: 5 things to know about voting by mail in Cumberland County 
Carlisle Sentinel: 5 things to know about voting in person in Cumberland County
Reading Eagle: President Trump makes final push for support in Lancaster County
York Dispatch: Voter intimidation concerns after sheriff’s K-9 seen at York City ballot drop-box
York Dispatch: Phillips-Hill broadband regulation bill clears Senate despite Dem concerns
York Dispatch: Final four York County polling sites finalized ahead of Election Day
York Dispatch: York County has 112 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
York Daily Record: Courting the Amish vote in Pa. an uphill effort

Lehigh Valley      
Morning Call: Trump tells Lehigh Valley crowd he’ll win reelection ‘almost easily,’ unless there is ‘massive fraud’
Morning Call: ‘Best president we’ve had’: Thousands of Lehigh Valley supporters stand in rain to hear Trump
Morning Call: Live Updates: Trump rally in Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Pennsylvania coronavirus update: Herd immunity ‘not good public health policy,’ health secretary says as cases grow by 3,073 over two days 
WFMZ: Trump rallies voters in the Lehigh Valley 
WFMZ: DeSales University-WFMZ poll shows Biden widening lead in 7th District
WFMZ: Pa. Democrats blast president ahead of Trump visit to the Lehigh Valley 
WFMZ: WATCH: Trump arrives in Lehigh Valley, speaks to reporters
Reading Eagle: Berks County passes 9,000 coronavirus cases as new daily infections top 100 for the third straight day 
Reading Eagle: Risk of coronavirus community spread in Berks substantial for second straight week, state metrics show
Express Times: Tuesday is last day to apply for mail-in ballot in Pa. How to get one and make sure it counts.
Express Times: Thousands attended Trump’s Lehigh Valley rally. Most wore masks, but doctors still alarmed.
Express Times: President Trump touts his energy policy in visit to Lehigh Valley in must-win Pa. 
Express Times: Democrats time criticism of President Trump’s record with Lehigh Valley rally  
Express Times: Biden blasts Trump on visit to expected thousands of Lehigh Valley voters 
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus update: State nearing 200K cases after two-day 3,073 case increase; Lehigh Valley nearing 12K cases; Lehigh County sees highest daily increase since April | Pa. COVID-19 county map (10/26/20) 
Express Times: These Lehigh Valley candidates want to be your next state representative

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: County’s 2021 budget proposal remains free of tax increase
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: City aims for more walkable commercial areas
Erie Times-News: Voter Voices: Young Erie Dem looks to Biden
Centre Daily Times: Election deadlines approaching, early voting at Bryce Jordan Center to end Tuesday
Centre Daily Times: Oct. 26 update: Centre County adds 81 weekend cases of COVID-19; Pa. has 3,073 new positives

Opinion  
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Sean Parnell for Congress 
Steve Rosenberg: Two years since Tree of Life shooting, anti-Semitism persists in politics 
Charlie Gerow: 2016’s Reluctant Trumpers Are 2020’s Avid Trumpers 
Hannah Laurison: Stand up on Election Day. Then keep standing up for the things that matter 
Salena Zito: Where Trump’s 2020 coalition must come from in Pennsylvania
George Heitmann: Why packing the Supreme Court would damage our government 
Tony Norman: The Tree of Life tragedy finds a voice in the ruins
Gene Therapy: Ignore the polls. Go ahead. Just try.
Sarah Niebler: Slow election results don’t mean fraudulent results. Here’s why
Neil Kleinman: Want To Boost Voter Turnout? 
Signe Wilkinson: Political Cartoon: Raising the flag on COVID