Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Roll Call first reported on Wednesday that Rep. Conor Lamb is expected to launch his campaign on Aug. 6 at an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall in Pittsburgh.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former chief of staff to Sen. Arlen Specter says that “common-sense conservatism” is the best path forward for the state, while he calls out “Trumpism” and “socialism.”

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Eric Orts, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, describes himself as the only candidate that is making combating climate change “the centerpiece of his campaign.”

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Sean Parnell finished in first place by securing 48% of the vote in the seven candidate poll. Jeff Bartos finished in second place by tallying 35% of the vote, while Kathy Barnette finished in third place by receiving 17% of the vote.

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The Philadelphia Democrat and potential U.S. Senate candidate entered July with $190,000 cash on hand.

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State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta’s U.S. Senate campaign entered July with slightly more than $280,000 cash on hand.

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The Republican Party race to succeed Sen. Pat Toomey is well underway, although the field is still forming.

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The Allegheny County Republican entered July with just under $600,000 cash on hand.

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Only one other Republican running for U.S. Senate in the state raised more than Kathy Barnette in the second quarter, however, that candidate was bolstered by a loan he gave to his own campaign.

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According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gov. Tom Wolf said that he won’t be endorsing a candidate in the crowded field for U.S. Senate prior to the primary, even though Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is seeking the party nomination. Wolf is backing Attorney General Josh Shapiro for Governor.