Election
Freda R. Savana
The Central Bucks School District’s proposed map realigning its voting districts violates the U.S. Constitution and the Pennsylvania Public School Code, said attorneys representing “CBSD Fair Votes.”
Staff Reports
At least four Republicans are courting the support of the Bucks County Republican Committee for their campaigns for county commissioner.
Former PennDOT executive Andrew L. Warren, of Middletown Township on Thursday interviewed with Bucks County Republican Party leaders in the hopes of landing the GOP’s all-important primary endorsement for county commissioner.
Joe Adams, Penndel borough councilman, announced at the council’s meeting Dec. 12 that he would be leaving the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania.
Today, the Shapiro-Davis Inaugural Committee is announcing the Inaugural Celebration will be hosted at Rock Lititz, a one-of-a-kind live entertainment production complex in Lititz, Lancaster County.
On Thursday, Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro announced the appointment of Dana Fritz as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Pennsylvania. A longtime trusted aide, Fritz is a Lehigh Valley native and a …
Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis announced the Inaugural Committee that will help plan and execute an interactive inauguration. The Shapiro-Davis Inauguration …
By Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA
Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania state House for the first time in more than a decade.
State Rep. Todd Stephens (R., Montgomery) conceded his race in the 151st District to Democrat …
A statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA) of the 2022 midterm election began Thursday with the rolling of 10-sided dice to generate the random 20-digit seed number counties will use to …
The following are Bucks County only results. For statewide election results go to electionreturns.pa.gov.
By Freda R. Savana
At Bucks County Republican headquarters on Election Day, Pat Poprik was upbeat and optimistic. Across town, at the Democratic Committee, the sentiment was much the same.
Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-Elect Austin Davis delivered remarks Nov. 8 after winning the general election for Governor and Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Watch …
From PAcast.com
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reported that Pennsylvania achieved a relatively incident-free midterm election and thanked county election officials and poll workers for their tireless …
All Voting is Local Pennsylvania sent a letter Monday night to elections officials in 10 counties across the state urging them to allow voters who submitted undated ballot envelopes to cast …
From PAcast.com
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today told voters who have already returned their mail ballot and are concerned they might have made a technical error that they should …
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, young folks hit the Lambertville, N.J., streets to put artistic skills to good use. A crew of 18 Chalk Ninjas decorated town sidewalks with reminders to vote before …
According to Spotlight PA, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has ordered counties to “refrain from counting” undated or misdated mail ballots in next week’s election, a …
The Oct. 27 edition of the Bucks County Herald included a correction to the League of Women Voters Guide on page A10.
The correction was incomplete.
State Senatorial District 16 is a new, …
This election season, Raritan Valley Community College students will serve democracy and make a valuable contribution to society by volunteering as poll workers as part of their academic coursework …
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today urged Pennsylvanians planning to vote by mail ballot in the Nov. 8 election to apply now, before the Nov. 1 deadline, and return their mail ballot …
On Wednesday, the Lehigh County Court in Pennsylvania rejected a GOP-led attempt to restrict access to ballot drop boxes in Lehigh County just weeks before Election Day. Priorities USA supported and …
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today reminded registered Pennsylvania voters that they have less than two weeks, until 5 p.m. Nov. 1, to apply for a mail ballot for the Nov. 8 general …
All Voting is Local Pennsylvania, along with partners, is hosting a series of webinars called “Elections in Focus” to combat misinformation and provide clarity on a number of Election Day …
From the Pennsylvania Department of State
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today reminded Pennsylvanians that they have one week – until Oct. 24 – to register to vote in the November general election.
U.S. Senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Shapiro will engage in separate, candid conversations live on stage at the 38th Annual Chamber …
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman and the five Governor's Advisory Commission executive directors today highlighted the Wolf Administration's efforts to expand voter …
Thousands of “never political before” suburban women across the U.S. will gather virtually at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, for “Troublemaker Training.”
In honor of Help America Vote Day today, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh M. Chapman is encouraging eligible Pennsylvanians to serve as poll workers for the Nov. 8 election.
By Danielle Smith, Keystone State News Service
Opening up Pennsylvania’s primary elections to voters who aren’t registered either as Democrats or Republicans is the topic of a State House of Representatives hearing tomorrow.
By Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA
The state Supreme Court has upheld Pennsylvania’s mail ballot law, preserving a popular voting method that passed the legislature with bipartisan support but was later challenged by Republican …
From the Pennsylvania Department of State
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today issued notice that she will order a statutorily required statewide recount in the May 17 Republican primary race for a U.S. Senate seat.
100 percent of Bucks County votes were counted in the May 17 Primary Election. Voter turnout was at 32 percent for the 304 districts. See results from the Bucks County Primary races.
By Emily Scott, Keystone State News Connection
Pennsylvania's primary is four days away, and state election officials want to remind people of the different ways they can vote. More than 8.7 million Pennsylvanians are registered to vote. Key races …
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminds voters that 5 p.m. today is the deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the primary.
Bucks County Democratic Committee Chairman John Cordisco issued the following statement: “After 20 fulfilling and challenging years with the Bucks County Democratic Committee, I will not be …
Harrisburg – Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminded Pennsylvanians they can apply for, complete and return mail ballots in-person in one visit to their county board of …
The League of Women Voters of Bucks County
A critical component of democracy is that our leaders are selected by us – “we the people“, through the act of voting. In principle, every adult citizen has the power to vote.
Ilya Breyman of Holland, Northampton Township, has announced his bid for state representative in the open 178th House District. “I am running for office because I am deeply concerned by the …
State Rep. Tracy Pennycuick, has filed as a candidate for state Senate in District 24.“Our momentum is building, and I appreciate the amazing support our grassroots army has delivered during …
Steve Santarsiero has announced the launching of his campaign for reelection to the Pa. Senate in District 10 (Bucks County). “During this unprecedented pandemic, my office has helped thousands …
While 80% of eligible voters in Bucks County are registered – an admirably high percentage – voter turnout in the Nov 2021 election was 39.4%. That’s only 31.6% of the total number …
Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today that nomination petition forms are now available …
Michael Bagdes-Canning will seek the nomination of the Green Party of Pennsylvania for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. Bagdes-Canning is a husband, father, and grandfather living in …
Clarice Schillinger, candidate for Lieutenant Governor and funder of Back to School PA PAC, has qualified for the May GOP primary ballot. Schillinger submitted thousands of signatures, well clear of …
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Kevin Baumlin turned in over 3,000 signed petitions to be officially placed on the May 17 primary ballot for United States Senate. For 30 years, Dr. Baumlin …
Gwen Stoltz, Democratic candidate for the 143rd Assembly District, has earned the unanimous endorsement by the State Assembly District Committee. Pennsylvania’s new 143rd Assembly District in …
Christina “PK” Digiulio has announced her campaign for governor of Pennsylvania on the Green Party ticket. She is a graduate of Lock Haven University and a former analytical chemist for …
Local businessman, community volunteer and lifelong Bucks County resident Bernie Sauer is running for the Republican endorsement for the 31st District in the Pennsylvania House of …
By Amanda Berg, Spotlight PA
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional map that closely resembles the current one, a ruling unlikely to dramatically change the partisan makeup of the state’s delegation.
Jennifer Spillane has announced her candidacy to run for the 2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 31. “After my run for the Pennsbury School Board last year – the …
