https://jamoke.news/topic/pennsylvaniaPennsylvania's battleground House races, Gov. Josh Shapiro and statewide politics.en-usMon, 09 Nov 2026 15:03:27 +0000https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-08-shapiro-2028-pennsylvania-gov-says-he-s-focused-on-the-commonwealth-rihttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-08-shapiro-2028-pennsylvania-gov-says-he-s-focused-on-the-commonwealth-riSun, 08 Nov 2026 14:48:54 +0000After winning re-election, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) says he’s focused on governing in the commonwealth after Democrats flipped the state senate to give them a trifecta.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-08-gov-josh-shapiro-urges-democrats-to-prioritize-healthcare-food-assistahttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-08-gov-josh-shapiro-urges-democrats-to-prioritize-healthcare-food-assistaSun, 08 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000The Pennsylvania governor told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he hopes Medicare and SNAP programs are revitalized by Congress.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-06-oxford-bethnal-green-and-the-guardian-the-british-sojourn-of-a-youngerhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-06-oxford-bethnal-green-and-the-guardian-the-british-sojourn-of-a-youngerFri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:44 +0000Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's Party unity push faces an early test as John Fetterman and Abdul El-Sayed trade insults over U.S. aid to Israel.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-04-boyle-bows-out-on-challenging-fetterman-in-2028https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-04-boyle-bows-out-on-challenging-fetterman-in-2028Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:56:12 +0000Newly reelected Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) said Wednesday he does not plan to challenge Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for his Senate seat in 2028. Boyle thanked supporters for reelecting him Tuesday night in a Facebook post. The Hill’s electihttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-watch-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-speaks-after-winning-reelectionhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-watch-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-speaks-after-winning-reelectionWed, 04 Nov 2026 04:13:36 +0000Shapiro was seeking a second term. He previously served two terms as state attorney general, and he's considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-democrat-paige-cognetti-wins-election-to-u-s-house-in-pennsylvania-s-8https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-democrat-paige-cognetti-wins-election-to-u-s-house-in-pennsylvania-s-8Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:49:20 +0000She campaigned as an independent-minded Democrat and corruption-fighting city leader.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-democratic-socialist-secures-house-seat-in-pennsylvaniahttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-democratic-socialist-secures-house-seat-in-pennsylvaniaWed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:39 +0000Democratic socialist Chris Rabb is projected to win Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The Keystone State’s 3rd Congressional District has been labeled as one of the bluest districts in the natihttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-gov-josh-shapiro-sails-to-a-second-term-in-battleground-pennsylvaniahttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-gov-josh-shapiro-sails-to-a-second-term-in-battleground-pennsylvaniaWed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:40 +0000Shapiro, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, defeated GOP state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, NBC News projects.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-pennsylvania-live-results-2026-house-electionshttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-pennsylvania-live-results-2026-house-electionsTue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000A trio of Pennsylvania Republicans are fighting for their political lives Tuesday in battleground House races. GOP Reps. Ryan Mackenzie of the 7th District, Rob Bresnahan of the 8th District and Scott Perry of the 10th District are locked https://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-pennsylvania-takes-center-stage-in-democrats-push-to-flip-the-househttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-03-pennsylvania-takes-center-stage-in-democrats-push-to-flip-the-houseTue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats are increasingly bullish they can deliver a major blow to Republicans in the midterms, viewing key GOP-held battleground House districts in Pennsylvania as central to their path to victory. Four of the state’s mohttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-02-it-s-clear-they-are-under-vaccinated-amish-under-spotlight-amid-pennsyhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-02-it-s-clear-they-are-under-vaccinated-amish-under-spotlight-amid-pennsyMon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:43 +0000As Josh Shapiro, the governor, mounts outreach program, members say ‘you don’t get to change anybody’s mind’Making hay was more than a figure of speech last week at the New Holland auction house in Pennsylvania last week, where a ton of tophttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-01-shapiro-says-officials-must-lead-by-example-in-heated-rhetorichttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-11-01-shapiro-says-officials-must-lead-by-example-in-heated-rhetoricSun, 01 Nov 2026 16:07:24 +0000Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-30-shapiro-favors-minimum-wage-hike-over-more-progressive-items-if-democrhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-30-shapiro-favors-minimum-wage-hike-over-more-progressive-items-if-democrFri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:03 +0000Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) this week suggested he’ll stay away from pushing progressive priorities in Pennsylvania if Democrats hit a trifecta in the battleground state’s upcoming midterm elections. Democrats currently control the governor’s https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-30-josh-shapiro-aims-for-a-strong-finish-in-a-campaign-with-2028-implicathttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-30-josh-shapiro-aims-for-a-strong-finish-in-a-campaign-with-2028-implicatFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000The Pennsylvania governor has more at stake Tuesday than other 2028 contenders.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-sparks-fly-between-bresnahan-cognetti-in-pennsylvania-house-debatehttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-sparks-fly-between-bresnahan-cognetti-in-pennsylvania-house-debateFri, 30 Oct 2026 02:33:11 +0000Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) and Democrat Paige Cognetti clashed on the debate stage Thursday night over the ongoing war in Iran, the growing presence of data centers in their district and other hot-button issues.  Cognetti, who has served ashttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-pennsylvania-congressional-races-could-hinge-on-who-voters-blame-for-hhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-pennsylvania-congressional-races-could-hinge-on-who-voters-blame-for-hThu, 29 Oct 2026 22:45:48 +0000Democrats are favored to take the House in November, but the size of their potential majority could hinge on a handful of competitive races. Four are in Pennsylvania, where President Trump and Republicans made significant gains in 2024. Nowhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-how-big-midterm-wins-could-vault-jon-ossoff-and-josh-shapiro-into-2028https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-29-how-big-midterm-wins-could-vault-jon-ossoff-and-josh-shapiro-into-2028Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:57:55 +0000NBC News' Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW from the Big Board to lay out Tuesday's stakes for both parties beyond 2026.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-28-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-vows-to-stand-up-to-trump-ahead-of-the-mhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-28-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-vows-to-stand-up-to-trump-ahead-of-the-mWed, 28 Oct 2026 22:50:26 +0000Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tells NBC News' Hallie Jackson that voters are "angry" with the "corruption" in Washington, and vows to stand up to President Trump ahead of the midterms elections next week. The governor dodge questions abouthttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-26-pennsylvania-lookback-bill-for-child-sexual-assault-survivors-again-sthttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-26-pennsylvania-lookback-bill-for-child-sexual-assault-survivors-again-stMon, 26 Oct 2026 13:56:01 +0000Law would open two-year window for child sexual abuse victims to file lawsuits beyond statute of limitationsChild sexual assault survivors in Pennsylvania are on the verge of being denied the opportunity to sue their attackers after a bill https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-shapiro-looks-like-a-2028-powerhouse-with-an-asteriskhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-shapiro-looks-like-a-2028-powerhouse-with-an-asteriskSun, 25 Oct 2026 21:44:03 +0000Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is an electoral juggernaut in America's biggest swing state — and he's widely seen as a likely contender for president in 2028. But strategists in both parties question how tested he really is.Shapiro's succeshttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-democrats-see-an-opportunity-to-tilt-pennsylvania-s-state-legislaturehttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-democrats-see-an-opportunity-to-tilt-pennsylvania-s-state-legislatureSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:06:25 +0000Statehouse elections this fall could swing the balance of power in state capitals. In Pennsylvania, Democrats could take control of what has been a divided legislature.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-democrats-have-edge-across-four-key-house-races-in-pennsylvania-pollshttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-25-democrats-have-edge-across-four-key-house-races-in-pennsylvania-pollsSun, 25 Oct 2026 09:01:59 +0000Democratic candidates are ahead in two, hold a narrow edge in a third and are tied in a fourth, new polling shows. The seats embody the fights playing out nationwide in the midterms.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-20-cdc-recognizes-third-measles-death-still-short-of-pennsylvania-counthttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-20-cdc-recognizes-third-measles-death-still-short-of-pennsylvania-countTue, 20 Oct 2026 18:18:42 +0000The Centers for Disease Control and ​Prevention (CDC) has added a third U.S. measles death to its national tracker as total cases for 2026 surpass 4,400. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told Reuters the CDC updated its couhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-18-how-pennsylvania-explains-the-forces-shaping-the-midtermshttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-18-how-pennsylvania-explains-the-forces-shaping-the-midtermsSun, 18 Oct 2026 23:28:46 +0000In Pennsylvania, four congressional districts exemplify the types of seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.https://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-18-from-firehouses-to-farms-pennsylvania-locals-are-one-test-of-whether-dhttps://jamoke.news/story/2026-10-18-from-firehouses-to-farms-pennsylvania-locals-are-one-test-of-whether-dSun, 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000From firehouses to farms, locals offer a glimpse into whether Democrats in midterms can overcome their main weakness: a loss of blue-collar voters.