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Tom Downing/WTIFTwo local state representatives co-sponsored House Bill 17, which passed out of the chamber last month. It was referred to the state Senate's education committee for further review.
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Phil Gianficaro/LehighValleyNews.comState Senators were urged to vote to fully fund public transportation in the state budget during a rally on Thursday in Bethlehem.

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These are searchable, unofficial results as reported by the Lehigh County elections office on Tuesday night. Provisional ballots are not included. The vote will remain unofficial until certified in several days.
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These are searchable, unofficial results as reported by the Northampton County elections office on Tuesday night. Provisional ballots are not included. The vote will remain unofficial until certified in several days.
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Four incumbents could have much higher pay rates when they start new terms next year than when they won re-election Tuesday night, according to unofficial results.
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In Southern Lehigh School District, 10 candidates faced off for five seats on the nine-member school board.
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Republicans needed to win two of the four seats up for grabs on the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners Tuesday to regain the majority.
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The unofficial but complete results for the 2023 Parkland School Board election results are in: the Democratic slate, made of mostly incumbents, has swept all six seats.
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Unofficial results showed Democratic incumbent Mark Pinsley leading Republican challenger Robert Smith Jr. by more than 6,200 votes with nearly all precincts reporting. Pinsley has made headlines for his unconventional audits through his first four years in office.
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Buglio, a Democrat from South Whitehall Township, has served as coroner since being appointed by the county commissioners in April 2022.
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Northampton County removes judge of elections from Bethlehem polling place in middle of Election DayIn the wake of countywide issues with voting machines, officials said, one precinct's judge of elections in Bethlehem was removed from his post for refusing to follow the county's directives.
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Parker’s moderate message resonated with voters.
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None of the results of Lehigh County's November election have yet to be certified.
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The Pa. Department of State has offered some guidance, officials say.
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The ruling could impact the race between Lehigh County judicial candidates Republican David Ritter and Democrat Zachary Cohen.
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"...Now I feel welcome. I feel wanted," Santiago said.
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State lawmaker expresses frustration with the history of missteps by the county elections office.
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State Sen. Pat Browne trails Coleman by 30 votes out of more than 30,000 reportedly cast.
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Kevin Dellicker won in two of the four counties needed to carry the race.
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Parkland School Board member Jarrett Coleman maintained a razor-thin edge over the veteran lawmaker.
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The six-way race included three Democrats and three Republicans.
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In April, Santiago scrambled to collect enough votes to be able to run in the primary election.
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The Allentown City Council member will face Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. in November's general election.
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Mackenzie, who has served in the House since 2012, is all but assured another 2-year term.