For both Malone, and Pennsylvania Democrats more broadly, the campaign launch was something like planting a flag.

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

Pennsylvanians will return to the polls in just a few months for the 2026 primary election. According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, as of December 2, 2025, the spring primary election is set for May 19,

Democratic strategist sees Trump's influence on PA elections; GOP strategists prepare for varying vulnerability in districts. 69 News reporter Bo Koltnow has the story.

This comes after a four-month budget impasse, which left counties and school districts across the state staggering, shutting down or taking high-interest loans to keep the lights on.

Counties use a variety of methods to cast lots, but it typically involves drawing a numbered object — a piece of paper, ping pong ball, playing card, etc. — out of a box or bag. Depending on the county, whichever candidate draws the higher or lower number wins the election.

Two months into Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R) said his caucus would be open to a $49 billion plan to end the