Secretary of the Commonwealth reports safe and secure election day across PA

HARRISBURG, PA — Shortly after polls closed, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt confirmed Pennsylvania held another safe and secure election and thanked local election officials …

Hochul’s big win cools Republican hopes in New York

This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here . ALBANY, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul …

Tague takes New York State Senate District 51

ALBANY, NY — In what was largely a banner night for Democrats throughout the country and throughout the Catskills, Republican Chris Tague won out over Democrat Michele Frazier for the vacant seat …

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Voices of stability

Pizzolato, Grund win Highland, Cochecton races for town supervisor

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY and TOWN OF COCHECTON, NY — On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in the towns of Cochecton and Highland cast their ballots in support of local leadership stability. In …

Wrightston leads over Brown in PA's 40th Senate District

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 elections have challenger Brian Wrightston, a Democrat, leading over incumbent Senator Rosemary Brown, a Republican, in …

NEWS from SPOTLIGHT PA

Democrats say they’ve won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign …

Voters talk national issues across UPDE

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER, NY and PA — Voters across the Upper Delaware River Valley turned out on election day, Nov. 3, 2026, voting in a series of local, state and national races. The River …

UPDE goes blue

Congress races called for Riley, Cognetti

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — Congressional districts on both sides of the Upper Delaware River beamed blue on election night, Tuesday, November 3. In New York's 19th Congressional District, …

AP calls NY Gov. race in favor of Hochul

NEW YORK STATE — The Associated Press called the New York State Governor's race for incumbent Kathy Hochul around 9 p.m. on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The New York State …

Pennsylvania election results

This space will be updated with the results from Pennsylvania's state elections of import to Wayne and Pike Counties, Pennsylvania, as results come in. The race for Pennsylvania Governor …

Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor

Shapiro defeated Republican Stacy Garrity, whose campaign was considered a long shot from the earliest days of the race.

James reminds New Yorkers that federal agents cannot police the polls

NEW YORK, NY — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday, October 27 reminded New Yorkers that military troops and armed federal officers, including agents with U.S. Immigration and …

Representative in Congress, PA-08

Paige Cognett is challenging Rob Bresnahan to represent Pennsylvania's Eighth Congressional District.

Pennsylvania State House District 139

Dominique Azzollini is challenging Jeff Olsommer to represent District 139 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Olsommer

Rep. Jeff Olsommer first took office in 2024, succeeding Joe Adams in the role. Olsommer said his experience in a family-owned insurance business and in local government gives him “a firsthand …

Azzollini

Dominique Azzollini is a first-time candidate who works in the real estate industry. “I’m going to run because I think that our representatives should be working hard to legislate in our favor, …

Fritz

Jonathan Fritz (R-111) first was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016. Prior to holding elected office, he served as general manager and head of sales for a tractor and farm …

Devlin

Kyle Devlin is a first-time candidate who lives in Susquehanna County, PA. He said his campaign slogan, “People Over Politics,” attempts to refocus the discussion on local issues. …

Pennsylvania State House District 111

Kyle Devlin is challenging Jonathan Fritz to represent the 111th District in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives.

Wrightston

Brian Wrightston was raised in Jessup, to a family that worked in local unions in the mines and a sheet metal shop. In his professional career, Wrightston has worked in telecommunications, …

Brown

Sen. Rosemary Brown was first elected to that post in 2022, after serving since 2010 in the house of representatives. Brown said she decided to run for re-election “to continue the commonsense, …

Pennsylvania State Senate District 40

Brian Wrightston is challenging Rosemary Brown to represent the 40th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Lisa Baker

Lisa Baker (R) first assumed office in 2006, and has served as the state senator for District 20 since. “My legislative agenda has always been shaped by the priorities shared by families …

Jackie Baker

Jackie Baker is an educator from Susquehanna County. This is her third time running for the Pennsylvania State Senate. “I’ve worked with many communities and families who’ve been in …

Pennsylvania State Senate District 20

Jackie Baker is challenging Lisa Baker to represent the Pennsylvania State Senate District 20.

Bresnahan

Rob Bresnahan (R) first won election to PA-08 in 2024, replacing long-time Rep. Matt Cartwright. Prior to holding public office, Bresnahan took over as the third generation of leadership at an …

Cognetti

Paige Cognetti (D) currently serves as the mayor of Scranton. She originally ran as an independent against a Democratic establishment, adopting the slogan, “Paige Against the Machine.” …

Pennsylvania Governor

Stacy Garrity is challenging Josh Shapiro for the role of Pennsylvania Governor.

Pennsylvania races

See below for more on each race. County-wide Governor/Lieutenant Governor Josh Shapiro/Austin Davis, D Stacy Garrity/Jason Richey, R Ken Krawchuk/John Thomas, …

Supervisors in Tusten, Thompson run unopposed

THOMPSON AND TUSTEN, NY — As voting season approaches, many town supervisors are rerunning unopposed. Still, these supervisors have a vision for their respective towns that they hope to continue …

Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay runs for a second term

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Assembly member Paula Elaine Kay is set to be re-elected to the New York State Assembly, running unopposed. Kay, who was first elected in 2024, is running on her successes in …

Benjamin

"I am a a 66-year-old, life-long resident. I retired in December 2025 after 23 years as the town’s elected Superintendent of Highways. I also served as President of the State Superintendents …

Town of Thompson Council

Shawn Wiles and Richard Benjamin are competing for a spot on the Town of Thompson board.

Wiles

"Serving my community has always been one of my highest priorities. Throughout the years, I have strived to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. Giving back has never been about …

Grund

When Town of Cochecton Supervisor Gary Maas was temporarily sidelined due to illness earlier this year, deputy supervisor Ed Grund has stepped up to perform the needed duties to keep the town …

Goodman

"My name is Scott Goodman and I am running for Town Supervisor on the Cochecton United independent line. I believe we deserve accessible and accountable government that listens to residents and makes …

Ballester

I was born and raised in Candor, a small farming town in Tioga County. I grew up in 4-H and spent many evenings at local town meetings, watching budgets get debated and decisions get made. That is …

Town of Cochecton Supervisor

Leanna Ballester, Scott Goodman and Ed Grund are contesting for the vacant Town of Cochecton Supervisor's seat, as long-time supervisor Gary Maas.

Carney

"My name is Mary Ellen—better known as Mell—Carney, and I’m running for Town Supervisor for the Town of Highland. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but always had roots in this town. My Dad …