September 24: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Candidates, Pundits continue to focus on PA. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
September 24, 2024
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Candidates, Pundits continue to focus on PA. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
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😁 Hey, Hey, Tuesday. It’s gonna be another Red October. Congrats to the Phillies.
PA Weather
☔ Kane | Showers, 63
🌂 Lewistown | Chance of Showers, 65
☁️ Springfield | Mostly Cloudy, 70
PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (93-64) | Cubs 6-2 | Tue-Wed vs. Chicago Cubs
⚾ Pirates (73-83) | Tue-Thu vs. Milwaukee
👂 What We’re Hearing. The Senate Majority PAC is unveiling two new ads attacking Dave McCormick as part of a $42M fall ad spend in Pennsylvania. The ads will run in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Johnstown, and Erie.
🗞️ You Asked for PA News. We Deliver. Where can you find all the latest news on what’s happening in Keystone State politics? Sign up for the PoliticsPA Playbook. We’ll deliver all the latest headlines in an easy-to-read format every weekday at 8 AM. And it’s free. Add your name to the list and subscribe now.
“In a speech Monday night at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex lasting an hour and 40 minutes, former President Donald Trump pledged to make America wealthy again, healthy again, strong again, proud again, safe again, free again and great again.
“I will support universal school choice,” he pledged. “We will keep the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
He also pledged to deliver lower taxes and regulations, to defend religious liberty and the Second Amendment, to put a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and to “drill, drill, drill.”” (Indiana Gazette)
Elsewhere
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On John Deere, Promises to Cut Energy Bills In Half During Western PA Stops. “In a whirlwind visit to Western Pennsylvania on Monday, former President Donald Trump met with farmers, business owners and many supporters, promising them all that if elected, he’ll put tariffs on companies doing business out of the country and lower the prices of their groceries and utilities.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kamala’s Path to Victory Goes Through Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. “Because it’s a must-win for Harris, I used a couple of recent polls to take a closer look.” (Washington Monthly)
Where U.S. Senate Candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Stand On Abortion, Child Care, and More. “We explore the major party candidates’ positions on multiple caregiving topics. Spotlight PA reached out to both campaigns, but only Casey responded to questions via email.” (Spotlight PA)
What to Know About Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Race. “The showdown between Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick is tight — and a political analyst tells Axios it could come down to undecided voters.” (Axios Philadelphia)
“As the November election approaches, former President Donald Trump and his allies are amplifying concerns that people who aren’t American citizens are voting.
Though it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections and instances of it occurring are extremely rare, the potential for illegally cast ballots has become a constant refrain for the former president and congressional Republicans in what likely previews a postelection strategy to dispute results if Trump loses.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
PA-10: Perry, Stelson Agree to October 8 Debate. “Six-term incumbent Rep. Scott Perry and Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson have agreed to a 60-minute debate on Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7 p.m.at the studios of WHTM-TV in Harrisburg.” (PoliticsPA)
PA-08: Cartwright, Bresnahan Agree on One Debate. “The two men will debate at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, to be televised by WVIA later in October.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)
GOP Lawmakers Question Automatic Voter Registration Practices After PA Supreme Court Decision. “A five-month fight over the GOP primary in a Luzerne County state House district officially ended Monday, but the state Supreme Court decision that resolved the dispute has Republican lawmakers questioning Pennsylvania’s automatic voter registration practices.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Contenders in Pennsylvania Senate Race Shy From Risky Climate, Energy Stances While Courting Voters. “One of four notable swing districts, Pennsylvania’s 37th Senate seat could shift the balance of power in state government. That could have big implications for climate and energy policy — but the candidates aren’t fronting those issues.” (Public Source)
AI Enters Politics: 3 PA House Candidates Used ChatGPT to Shape Voters Guide Responses. “Artificial intelligence has become the bogeyman of politics, blasted as a potential misinformation tool campaigns can use to mislead voters. But at least three state House candidates running for Lancaster County districts turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Pennsylvania Adjutant General Schindler Announces Retirement. “Major General Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of service with the PA National Guard. ” (PoliticsPA)
“Five months to the day after the April 23 primary, Jamie Walsh was certified as the Republican nominee for the 117th District state House seat.
The Luzerne County Board of Elections certified the result of the race on Monday, which means the election bureau may now finalize the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Walsh defeated incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell by four votes, 4,735 to 4,731.” (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice)
Elsewhere
York County Officials Refuse to Answer Questions About Upcoming Election. “Preparations for the 2024 presidential election should be underway in York County, although to what extent is uncertain. The county’s Board of Elections denied The York Dispatch’s request to visit the office and interview officials ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a common practice before elections to inform readers about what to expect and how to prepare to vote.” (York Dispatch)
McCormick Joins RNC In Lawsuit to Stop Montco Mail Ballot Distribution. “In the on-again, off-again saga of mail ballots in Pennsylvania, the Republican National Committee, with a little help from a U.S. Senate candidate, is looking to stop a populous PA county from distributing and collecting mail ballots.” (PoliticsPA)
‘PA Fair Elections,’ Tied to Powerful Conservative Groups, Behind Efforts to Remove People From Voter Rolls. “This story is the second in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who claim recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Focusing on Workforce Development, Innamorato Signs First Executive Order. “Standing underneath a mural of riverside laborers titled “Industry,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed her first executive order — a list of measures to support and strengthen the county’s workforce.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Abortion A Top Election Issue For Nearly Half of State Voters, Spotlight PA Poll Shows. “Feelings vary widely by party. Just 17% of Republican respondents identified abortion and reproductive health as one of the issues that matter the most to them this election cycle compared to a whopping 85% of Democrats.” (Spotlight PA)
“After back-to-back losses to the New York Mets, the Phillies’ quest to lock up the National League East finally ended in Philly and Citizens Bank Park was buzzing on Monday night. The Phillies clinched the division title in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs — their first NL East crown since 2011. It’s certainly a cause for celebration.
After the game the Phillies players celebrated their 12th NL East crown in franchise history with beer and champagne showers and other joyous festivities in another step forward to Red October.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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PA Weather
☔ Kane | Showers, 63
🌂 Lewistown | Chance of Showers, 65
☁️ Springfield | Mostly Cloudy, 70
PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (93-64) | Cubs 6-2 | Tue-Wed vs. Chicago Cubs
⚾ Pirates (73-83) | Tue-Thu vs. Milwaukee
👂 What We’re Hearing. The Senate Majority PAC is unveiling two new ads attacking Dave McCormick as part of a $42M fall ad spend in Pennsylvania. The ads will run in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Johnstown, and Erie.
🗞️ You Asked for PA News. We Deliver. Where can you find all the latest news on what’s happening in Keystone State politics? Sign up for the PoliticsPA Playbook. We’ll deliver all the latest headlines in an easy-to-read format every weekday at 8 AM. And it’s free. Add your name to the list and subscribe now.
“In a speech Monday night at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex lasting an hour and 40 minutes, former President Donald Trump pledged to make America wealthy again, healthy again, strong again, proud again, safe again, free again and great again.
“I will support universal school choice,” he pledged. “We will keep the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
He also pledged to deliver lower taxes and regulations, to defend religious liberty and the Second Amendment, to put a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and to “drill, drill, drill.”” (Indiana Gazette)
Elsewhere
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On John Deere, Promises to Cut Energy Bills In Half During Western PA Stops. “In a whirlwind visit to Western Pennsylvania on Monday, former President Donald Trump met with farmers, business owners and many supporters, promising them all that if elected, he’ll put tariffs on companies doing business out of the country and lower the prices of their groceries and utilities.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kamala’s Path to Victory Goes Through Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. “Because it’s a must-win for Harris, I used a couple of recent polls to take a closer look.” (Washington Monthly)
Where U.S. Senate Candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Stand On Abortion, Child Care, and More. “We explore the major party candidates’ positions on multiple caregiving topics. Spotlight PA reached out to both campaigns, but only Casey responded to questions via email.” (Spotlight PA)
What to Know About Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Race. “The showdown between Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick is tight — and a political analyst tells Axios it could come down to undecided voters.” (Axios Philadelphia)
“As the November election approaches, former President Donald Trump and his allies are amplifying concerns that people who aren’t American citizens are voting.
Though it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections and instances of it occurring are extremely rare, the potential for illegally cast ballots has become a constant refrain for the former president and congressional Republicans in what likely previews a postelection strategy to dispute results if Trump loses.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
PA-10: Perry, Stelson Agree to October 8 Debate. “Six-term incumbent Rep. Scott Perry and Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson have agreed to a 60-minute debate on Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7 p.m.at the studios of WHTM-TV in Harrisburg.” (PoliticsPA)
PA-08: Cartwright, Bresnahan Agree on One Debate. “The two men will debate at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, to be televised by WVIA later in October.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)
GOP Lawmakers Question Automatic Voter Registration Practices After PA Supreme Court Decision. “A five-month fight over the GOP primary in a Luzerne County state House district officially ended Monday, but the state Supreme Court decision that resolved the dispute has Republican lawmakers questioning Pennsylvania’s automatic voter registration practices.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Contenders in Pennsylvania Senate Race Shy From Risky Climate, Energy Stances While Courting Voters. “One of four notable swing districts, Pennsylvania’s 37th Senate seat could shift the balance of power in state government. That could have big implications for climate and energy policy — but the candidates aren’t fronting those issues.” (Public Source)
AI Enters Politics: 3 PA House Candidates Used ChatGPT to Shape Voters Guide Responses. “Artificial intelligence has become the bogeyman of politics, blasted as a potential misinformation tool campaigns can use to mislead voters. But at least three state House candidates running for Lancaster County districts turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Pennsylvania Adjutant General Schindler Announces Retirement. “Major General Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of service with the PA National Guard. ” (PoliticsPA)
“Five months to the day after the April 23 primary, Jamie Walsh was certified as the Republican nominee for the 117th District state House seat.
The Luzerne County Board of Elections certified the result of the race on Monday, which means the election bureau may now finalize the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Walsh defeated incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell by four votes, 4,735 to 4,731.” (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice)
Elsewhere
York County Officials Refuse to Answer Questions About Upcoming Election. “Preparations for the 2024 presidential election should be underway in York County, although to what extent is uncertain. The county’s Board of Elections denied The York Dispatch’s request to visit the office and interview officials ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a common practice before elections to inform readers about what to expect and how to prepare to vote.” (York Dispatch)
McCormick Joins RNC In Lawsuit to Stop Montco Mail Ballot Distribution. “In the on-again, off-again saga of mail ballots in Pennsylvania, the Republican National Committee, with a little help from a U.S. Senate candidate, is looking to stop a populous PA county from distributing and collecting mail ballots.” (PoliticsPA)
‘PA Fair Elections,’ Tied to Powerful Conservative Groups, Behind Efforts to Remove People From Voter Rolls. “This story is the second in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who claim recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Focusing on Workforce Development, Innamorato Signs First Executive Order. “Standing underneath a mural of riverside laborers titled “Industry,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed her first executive order — a list of measures to support and strengthen the county’s workforce.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Abortion A Top Election Issue For Nearly Half of State Voters, Spotlight PA Poll Shows. “Feelings vary widely by party. Just 17% of Republican respondents identified abortion and reproductive health as one of the issues that matter the most to them this election cycle compared to a whopping 85% of Democrats.” (Spotlight PA)
“After back-to-back losses to the New York Mets, the Phillies’ quest to lock up the National League East finally ended in Philly and Citizens Bank Park was buzzing on Monday night. The Phillies clinched the division title in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs — their first NL East crown since 2011. It’s certainly a cause for celebration.
After the game the Phillies players celebrated their 12th NL East crown in franchise history with beer and champagne showers and other joyous festivities in another step forward to Red October.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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😁 Hey, Hey, Tuesday. It’s gonna be another Red October. Congrats to the Phillies.
PA Weather
☔ Kane | Showers, 63
🌂 Lewistown | Chance of Showers, 65
☁️ Springfield | Mostly Cloudy, 70
PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (93-64) | Cubs 6-2 | Tue-Wed vs. Chicago Cubs
⚾ Pirates (73-83) | Tue-Thu vs. Milwaukee
👂 What We’re Hearing. The Senate Majority PAC is unveiling two new ads attacking Dave McCormick as part of a $42M fall ad spend in Pennsylvania. The ads will run in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Johnstown, and Erie.
🗞️ You Asked for PA News. We Deliver. Where can you find all the latest news on what’s happening in Keystone State politics? Sign up for the PoliticsPA Playbook. We’ll deliver all the latest headlines in an easy-to-read format every weekday at 8 AM. And it’s free. Add your name to the list and subscribe now.
“In a speech Monday night at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex lasting an hour and 40 minutes, former President Donald Trump pledged to make America wealthy again, healthy again, strong again, proud again, safe again, free again and great again.
“I will support universal school choice,” he pledged. “We will keep the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
He also pledged to deliver lower taxes and regulations, to defend religious liberty and the Second Amendment, to put a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and to “drill, drill, drill.”” (Indiana Gazette)
Elsewhere
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On John Deere, Promises to Cut Energy Bills In Half During Western PA Stops. “In a whirlwind visit to Western Pennsylvania on Monday, former President Donald Trump met with farmers, business owners and many supporters, promising them all that if elected, he’ll put tariffs on companies doing business out of the country and lower the prices of their groceries and utilities.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kamala’s Path to Victory Goes Through Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. “Because it’s a must-win for Harris, I used a couple of recent polls to take a closer look.” (Washington Monthly)
Where U.S. Senate Candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Stand On Abortion, Child Care, and More. “We explore the major party candidates’ positions on multiple caregiving topics. Spotlight PA reached out to both campaigns, but only Casey responded to questions via email.” (Spotlight PA)
What to Know About Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Race. “The showdown between Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick is tight — and a political analyst tells Axios it could come down to undecided voters.” (Axios Philadelphia)
“As the November election approaches, former President Donald Trump and his allies are amplifying concerns that people who aren’t American citizens are voting.
Though it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections and instances of it occurring are extremely rare, the potential for illegally cast ballots has become a constant refrain for the former president and congressional Republicans in what likely previews a postelection strategy to dispute results if Trump loses.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
PA-10: Perry, Stelson Agree to October 8 Debate. “Six-term incumbent Rep. Scott Perry and Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson have agreed to a 60-minute debate on Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7 p.m.at the studios of WHTM-TV in Harrisburg.” (PoliticsPA)
PA-08: Cartwright, Bresnahan Agree on One Debate. “The two men will debate at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, to be televised by WVIA later in October.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)
GOP Lawmakers Question Automatic Voter Registration Practices After PA Supreme Court Decision. “A five-month fight over the GOP primary in a Luzerne County state House district officially ended Monday, but the state Supreme Court decision that resolved the dispute has Republican lawmakers questioning Pennsylvania’s automatic voter registration practices.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Contenders in Pennsylvania Senate Race Shy From Risky Climate, Energy Stances While Courting Voters. “One of four notable swing districts, Pennsylvania’s 37th Senate seat could shift the balance of power in state government. That could have big implications for climate and energy policy — but the candidates aren’t fronting those issues.” (Public Source)
AI Enters Politics: 3 PA House Candidates Used ChatGPT to Shape Voters Guide Responses. “Artificial intelligence has become the bogeyman of politics, blasted as a potential misinformation tool campaigns can use to mislead voters. But at least three state House candidates running for Lancaster County districts turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Pennsylvania Adjutant General Schindler Announces Retirement. “Major General Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of service with the PA National Guard. ” (PoliticsPA)
“Five months to the day after the April 23 primary, Jamie Walsh was certified as the Republican nominee for the 117th District state House seat.
The Luzerne County Board of Elections certified the result of the race on Monday, which means the election bureau may now finalize the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Walsh defeated incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell by four votes, 4,735 to 4,731.” (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice)
Elsewhere
York County Officials Refuse to Answer Questions About Upcoming Election. “Preparations for the 2024 presidential election should be underway in York County, although to what extent is uncertain. The county’s Board of Elections denied The York Dispatch’s request to visit the office and interview officials ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a common practice before elections to inform readers about what to expect and how to prepare to vote.” (York Dispatch)
McCormick Joins RNC In Lawsuit to Stop Montco Mail Ballot Distribution. “In the on-again, off-again saga of mail ballots in Pennsylvania, the Republican National Committee, with a little help from a U.S. Senate candidate, is looking to stop a populous PA county from distributing and collecting mail ballots.” (PoliticsPA)
‘PA Fair Elections,’ Tied to Powerful Conservative Groups, Behind Efforts to Remove People From Voter Rolls. “This story is the second in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who claim recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Focusing on Workforce Development, Innamorato Signs First Executive Order. “Standing underneath a mural of riverside laborers titled “Industry,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed her first executive order — a list of measures to support and strengthen the county’s workforce.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Abortion A Top Election Issue For Nearly Half of State Voters, Spotlight PA Poll Shows. “Feelings vary widely by party. Just 17% of Republican respondents identified abortion and reproductive health as one of the issues that matter the most to them this election cycle compared to a whopping 85% of Democrats.” (Spotlight PA)
“After back-to-back losses to the New York Mets, the Phillies’ quest to lock up the National League East finally ended in Philly and Citizens Bank Park was buzzing on Monday night. The Phillies clinched the division title in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs — their first NL East crown since 2011. It’s certainly a cause for celebration.
After the game the Phillies players celebrated their 12th NL East crown in franchise history with beer and champagne showers and other joyous festivities in another step forward to Red October.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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😁 Hey, Hey, Tuesday. It’s gonna be another Red October. Congrats to the Phillies.
PA Weather
☔ Kane | Showers, 63
🌂 Lewistown | Chance of Showers, 65
☁️ Springfield | Mostly Cloudy, 70
PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (93-64) | Cubs 6-2 | Tue-Wed vs. Chicago Cubs
⚾ Pirates (73-83) | Tue-Thu vs. Milwaukee
👂 What We’re Hearing. The Senate Majority PAC is unveiling two new ads attacking Dave McCormick as part of a $42M fall ad spend in Pennsylvania. The ads will run in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Johnstown, and Erie.
🗞️ You Asked for PA News. We Deliver. Where can you find all the latest news on what’s happening in Keystone State politics? Sign up for the PoliticsPA Playbook. We’ll deliver all the latest headlines in an easy-to-read format every weekday at 8 AM. And it’s free. Add your name to the list and subscribe now.
“In a speech Monday night at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex lasting an hour and 40 minutes, former President Donald Trump pledged to make America wealthy again, healthy again, strong again, proud again, safe again, free again and great again.
“I will support universal school choice,” he pledged. “We will keep the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
He also pledged to deliver lower taxes and regulations, to defend religious liberty and the Second Amendment, to put a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and to “drill, drill, drill.”” (Indiana Gazette)
Elsewhere
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On John Deere, Promises to Cut Energy Bills In Half During Western PA Stops. “In a whirlwind visit to Western Pennsylvania on Monday, former President Donald Trump met with farmers, business owners and many supporters, promising them all that if elected, he’ll put tariffs on companies doing business out of the country and lower the prices of their groceries and utilities.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kamala’s Path to Victory Goes Through Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. “Because it’s a must-win for Harris, I used a couple of recent polls to take a closer look.” (Washington Monthly)
Where U.S. Senate Candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Stand On Abortion, Child Care, and More. “We explore the major party candidates’ positions on multiple caregiving topics. Spotlight PA reached out to both campaigns, but only Casey responded to questions via email.” (Spotlight PA)
What to Know About Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Race. “The showdown between Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick is tight — and a political analyst tells Axios it could come down to undecided voters.” (Axios Philadelphia)
“As the November election approaches, former President Donald Trump and his allies are amplifying concerns that people who aren’t American citizens are voting.
Though it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections and instances of it occurring are extremely rare, the potential for illegally cast ballots has become a constant refrain for the former president and congressional Republicans in what likely previews a postelection strategy to dispute results if Trump loses.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
PA-10: Perry, Stelson Agree to October 8 Debate. “Six-term incumbent Rep. Scott Perry and Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson have agreed to a 60-minute debate on Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7 p.m.at the studios of WHTM-TV in Harrisburg.” (PoliticsPA)
PA-08: Cartwright, Bresnahan Agree on One Debate. “The two men will debate at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, to be televised by WVIA later in October.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)
GOP Lawmakers Question Automatic Voter Registration Practices After PA Supreme Court Decision. “A five-month fight over the GOP primary in a Luzerne County state House district officially ended Monday, but the state Supreme Court decision that resolved the dispute has Republican lawmakers questioning Pennsylvania’s automatic voter registration practices.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Contenders in Pennsylvania Senate Race Shy From Risky Climate, Energy Stances While Courting Voters. “One of four notable swing districts, Pennsylvania’s 37th Senate seat could shift the balance of power in state government. That could have big implications for climate and energy policy — but the candidates aren’t fronting those issues.” (Public Source)
AI Enters Politics: 3 PA House Candidates Used ChatGPT to Shape Voters Guide Responses. “Artificial intelligence has become the bogeyman of politics, blasted as a potential misinformation tool campaigns can use to mislead voters. But at least three state House candidates running for Lancaster County districts turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Pennsylvania Adjutant General Schindler Announces Retirement. “Major General Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of service with the PA National Guard. ” (PoliticsPA)
“Five months to the day after the April 23 primary, Jamie Walsh was certified as the Republican nominee for the 117th District state House seat.
The Luzerne County Board of Elections certified the result of the race on Monday, which means the election bureau may now finalize the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Walsh defeated incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell by four votes, 4,735 to 4,731.” (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice)
Elsewhere
York County Officials Refuse to Answer Questions About Upcoming Election. “Preparations for the 2024 presidential election should be underway in York County, although to what extent is uncertain. The county’s Board of Elections denied The York Dispatch’s request to visit the office and interview officials ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a common practice before elections to inform readers about what to expect and how to prepare to vote.” (York Dispatch)
McCormick Joins RNC In Lawsuit to Stop Montco Mail Ballot Distribution. “In the on-again, off-again saga of mail ballots in Pennsylvania, the Republican National Committee, with a little help from a U.S. Senate candidate, is looking to stop a populous PA county from distributing and collecting mail ballots.” (PoliticsPA)
‘PA Fair Elections,’ Tied to Powerful Conservative Groups, Behind Efforts to Remove People From Voter Rolls. “This story is the second in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who claim recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November.” (LNP | Lancaster Online)
Focusing on Workforce Development, Innamorato Signs First Executive Order. “Standing underneath a mural of riverside laborers titled “Industry,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed her first executive order — a list of measures to support and strengthen the county’s workforce.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Abortion A Top Election Issue For Nearly Half of State Voters, Spotlight PA Poll Shows. “Feelings vary widely by party. Just 17% of Republican respondents identified abortion and reproductive health as one of the issues that matter the most to them this election cycle compared to a whopping 85% of Democrats.” (Spotlight PA)
“After back-to-back losses to the New York Mets, the Phillies’ quest to lock up the National League East finally ended in Philly and Citizens Bank Park was buzzing on Monday night. The Phillies clinched the division title in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs — their first NL East crown since 2011. It’s certainly a cause for celebration.
After the game the Phillies players celebrated their 12th NL East crown in franchise history with beer and champagne showers and other joyous festivities in another step forward to Red October.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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