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Illustration/LehighValleyNews.comIn 2025, LehighValleyNews.com readers gravitated toward stories that reflected mounting economic pressure, public safety concerns, environmental uncertainty and moments of sharp civic tension.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, in order to vote in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary. -
Three of the four incumbents are not seeking re-election to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners this year. That leaves the Democratic primary — and future control of the board — wide open.
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Democratic mayoral primary candidates Peter Melan and incumbent Sal Panto Jr. addressed affordable housing, parking and other topics in a debate organized by Lafayette College. The election is May 16.
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Easton's Democratic primary will feature a faceoff between longstanding Mayor Sal Panto Jr. and councilman Peter Melan.
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The May 16 Democratic primary will almost certainly determine who wins seats on the Allentown City Council starting next year. Each of the seven candidates filed to appear only on Democratic ballots.
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The candidates — five Democrats and two Republicans — are fighting for three open seats on Bethlehem City Council. The primary election is taking place May 16.
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Stephen Baratta spent more than $115,000 in his bid for Northampton County district attorney, not including in-kind contributions of nearly $50,000. Incumbent Terry Houck raised nearly $100,000, according to campaign finance reports.
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The primary election for Easton City Council featured seven candidates, all Democrats, squaring off for three open positions.
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When voters go to the polls or fill out their mail ballots for Pennsylvania’s May 16 primary election, they’ll see a slew of local candidates. Here are some steps you can take to prepare.
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Incumbents Maury G. Robert and Ron R. Beitler are joined on the ballot by challenger Gregory S. Chaputa, all noting land preservation and managing development as a priority.
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The ACLU is concerned that voter information can be kept safe.
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Both the Pa. Senate and House say they intend to hold public hearings on the redistricting proposals.
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An extreme-right TV commentator has thrown the political world in France into turmoil by launching a presidential campaign ahead of next April's election.
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The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
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Envoy Sage can’t protect data, Attorney General says, and is not qualified to conduct election auditShapiro says Envoy Sage is run by a partisan actor and 'can't be trusted.'
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What are Pa.'s Senate Republicans getting for the $275,000 they are spending to audit the 2020 election yet again?
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One third of Pennsylvanians have said the pandemic has affected their mental health.
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A total of 261 mail-in ballots remain uncounted and could swing the outcome.
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Pa. House Republicans have threatened to impeach the Lehigh County election board if the mail-in votes are counted.
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If the undated mail-in ballots are counted, state House Republicans have threatened to impeach the Lehigh County election board.
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Voter ID and earlier deadlines to register and apply for a mail-in ballot are being considered.
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Concerns also were raised about election officials nationwide leaving jobs amid threats.
