Lehigh Valley Politics and Election News

Three incumbents — Candida Affa, Cecilia “Ce-Ce” Gerlach and Santo Napoli — are seeking to retain their seats in the 2023 Democratic primary for Allentown City Council. They face challenges from Luis Acevedo, Rodney Bushe, Sarina Torres and Tino Babayan.

The candidates are incumbents Jacob Roth and Diane Kelly, Public Safety Commission member Chris Peischl, local business owner and former commissioner Ben Long and former commissioner Thomas Johns.

Easton mayoral candidates Peter Melan and Sal Panto Jr. will partake in an audience-driven debate at Lafayette College Monday, May 8.

The candidates are trying to fill three seats.

Monday, May 1, is the last day to register to vote in the Pennsylvania primary.

Five Republican candidates have signed a pledge to ban transgender students from using the bathroom of their choice and review the curriculum for "wokeness."

Democrat Terry Houck is attempting to secure the Republican nomination for Northampton County district attorney with a write-in campaign. The effort is opposed by Northampton County Republican Committee Chair Glenn Geissinger.

Newcomers looking to unseat three incumbents in primary election for Bethlehem Area school board.

The two positions bring a diverse set of experiences to represent those visiting the polls. The candidates include a project manager, corrections officer, lawyer and horticulture specialist among others.

Five incumbents are running on a record of high test scores and few tax hikes, while five challengers campaign on improvements for the district.

Fetterman, the state's lieutenant governor, engaged in a bruising battle with Republican celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz

Democrat Mark Pinsley conceded to Jarrett Coleman on Wednesday morning, a little more than 12 hours after the polls closed.

Pa. State Sen. Lisa Boscola secured a seventh term Tuesday, handily defeating opponent John Merhottein.

Republican Milou Mackenzie faced a rematch with Democratic challenger Kevin Branco.

Joe Emrick appears to lead the 137th District race. Anna Thomas is the Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent Joe Emrick.

Democrat Nick Miller and Republican Dean Browning faced off for the redistricted seat that was designed to include more Latino representation.

As votes roll in, Siegel atop the race for the empty seat in the 22nd District.

The incumbent Democrat's district changed because of statewide redistricting so that he now will represent the 134th House District

Mayor Matt Tuerk of Allentown joined state representatives Peter Schweyer and Mike Schlossberg in calling for patience as it may take a few days for all votes to be counted following Tuesday's elections.

Flood, a Republican from Moore Township, handily defeated Democratic challenger Gene Hunter.

Tuesday night live election updates.

Schlossberg, a Democrat, has served in the Pennsylvania Legislature since 2012.