Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

State Rep. Ed Gainey is the first Democratic candidate to announce a primary challenge against incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto for the 2021 race.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

President-elect Joe Biden said that Dr. Rachel Levine would bring “steady leadership and essential expertise” needed to get people through the pandemic and more.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Incoming Treasurer Stacy Garrity outperformed President Donald Trump in 35 counties, while also improving her margins in 61 counties in comparison to 2016 Treasurer GOP candidate Otto Voit.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Incoming Auditor General Tim DeFoor was the highest performing statewide Republican candidate in 45 counties, while also improving his margins in 60 counties in comparison to 2016 Auditor General GOP candidate John Brown.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Attorney General Josh Shapiro was the highest performing Democrat in 62 counties, while also outperforming former VP Joe Biden by double digits in 16 counties.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

State Sens. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) will chair multiple committees, while the four newly elected state Senators will also chair a committee.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The state Senator from Lebanon County passed away after battling brain cancer, his office announced on Sunday morning.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Nine committees have new chairs for the upcoming session.

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The election, to fill the open seat previously held by the late state Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland), will take place on the same day as the state’s primary election.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

United State District Judge Nicholas Ranjan rejected GOP candidate Nicole Ziccarelli’s challenge to throw out a batch of mail-in ballots in Allegheny County, which confirms state Sen. Jim Brewster’s victory in the 45th Senate District. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman said that Brewster will be sworn-in on Wednesday morning.