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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.

RT @MollyBilinski: Over the past few weeks, I've been working on a series of stories for @SpotlightPA ahead of the midterm election. I covered candidates' positions in the 1st, 7th, 8th and 10th congressional districts, and interviewed voters. #Midterms2026 #Election2026 🧵 (1/9)

The “Clink and Think” Quiz Bash Fundraiser raised a record total at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte.

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:

Swing district voters in Pennsylvania grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms

Moldy beef jerky, ‘extreme’ dirt and dust, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25

Dirty lids, leaky dishwashers, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25

Voter intimidation is illegal under federal and Pennsylvania law. Here’s how to spot it and report it.

Residue buildup, unauthorized milk, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25

Uncovered meats, dirty slushie machine, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25

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.

Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on childcare, vaccines, and other issues affecting kids

Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

Garrity raises millions from skill game interests, including from a man who ran an "illegal gambling enterprise"

Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games

On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, state House and Senate, and more. Here's everything you need to know:

Pa. election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs

Pennsylvania’s 2026 general election is quickly approaching. If you still have questions about where your polling place is, who is on the ballot, and how to vote, Spotlight PA has you covered:

Pa.’s liquor laws make popular canned cocktails more expensive

In "human error," Westmoreland County sends 157 duplicate mail ballots to Pa. voters