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Control of the Pennsylvania legislature is on the ballot this Tuesday spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
See which PA House and Senate races could flip power.

See which PA House and Senate races could flip power.

Get live Pennsylvania House and Senate election results for 2026, including closely watched races that could shift control of the legislature.

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Happy Halloween! Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania? spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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Democrats’ caucus committees outspend GOP counterparts 2-to-1 with control of the legislature at stake spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Legislative spending could be historically high for 2026 PA election

Legislative spending could be historically high for 2026 PA election

The campaign committees for PA’s legislative caucuses spent $51 million in the homestretch of the election, more than previous cycles.

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DOJ again warns election officials of potential criminal prosecution, days before midterm elections spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
DOJ again warns election officials of criminal prosecution

DOJ again warns election officials of criminal prosecution

DOJ sent letters to all 50 states warning of criminal penalties for failing to preserve election records. Experts question timing.

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In this week's news quiz: What the General Assembly did and didn’t pass, Villanova goes to Rome, and the movie premiere planned for Dauphin County. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

In this quiz: What lawmakers did and didn’t pass, Villanova goes to Rome, and a Dauphin County movie premiere.

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania? spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing its travel budget at Wednesday meeting spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…
Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing travel budget

Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing travel budget

The board spent $102,000 on conference travel over a two-year period, exceeding its budget and further dividing members.

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Who hates data centers more? It’s a question at the center of one of Pa.’s critical legislative races. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
2 PA Senate candidates fight to be the most anti-data-center

2 PA Senate candidates fight to be the most anti-data-center

Republican Tracy Pennycuick and Democrat Chris Thomas are blanketing southeast PA in ads arguing the other is in data centers developers’ pockets.

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Conservative activists like Scott Presler say jury rejection lists can catch noncitizen voters. An analysis from Chester County, Pa., shows the method’s flaws. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Analysis unable to confirm any noncitizen voters in Chester County, PA

Analysis unable to confirm any noncitizen voters in Chester County, PA

Conservative activists like Scott Presler say jury rejection lists can catch noncitizen voters. An analysis from Chester County, PA, shows the method’s flaws.

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The “Clink and Think” Quiz Bash Fundraiser raised a record total at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte. spotlightpa.org/statecollege…
Trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College

Trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College

Pennsylvania-themed trivia fundraiser supports investigative and public-service journalism.

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Every voter in every election is entitled to cast their ballot without intimidation, interference, or discrimination. Here’s everything you need to know so that you can be prepared if you experience or witness voter intimidation: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Nov. 3. Here’s what voter intimidation is, what the law says, and how to report it.

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Swing district voters in Pennsylvania grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Voters in the PA districts that could decide US House control explain their choices

Voters in the PA districts that could decide US House control explain their choices

Four PA races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Hear from voters about the issues driving their decisions.

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Voter intimidation is illegal under federal and Pennsylvania law. Here’s how to spot it and report it. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Nov. 3. Here’s what voter intimidation is, what the law says, and how to report it.

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Shapiro has fought the Trump admin’s efforts to curtail vaccine access and undermine the state’s measles response, while Garrity says she would work with the feds. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

We examine Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity’s views on childcare, vaccines, and more.

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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on childcare, vaccines, and other issues affecting kids spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

We examine Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity’s views on childcare, vaccines, and more.

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Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies ow.ly/2N315101sUK
Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

They traveled to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico as the Pennsylvania district raised property tax hikes.

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Garrity raises millions from skill game interests, including from a man who ran an "illegal gambling enterprise" spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

One donor to the Pennsylvania Governor candidate's campaign is a skill games businessman who was accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise.”

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Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

One donor to the Pennsylvania Governor candidate's campaign is a skill games businessman who was accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise.”

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On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, state House and Senate, and more. Here's everything you need to know: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Your last-minute guide to voting in the 2026 PA general election

Your last-minute guide to voting in the 2026 PA general election

Everything you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania's Nov. 3 general election. Who is on the ballot, where your polling place is, and more.

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Pa. election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on the economy

Election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on the economy

Harvie opposes both tariffs and the war in Iran, which have contributed to increases in the prices of groceries and gas, while Fitzpatrick has tried to walk a fine line on both issues.

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