Lehigh Valley Politics and Election News

Rep. Robert Freeman and Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana took questions from the 136th District constituents at Greater Shiloh Church onTuesday night.

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Last month, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild introduced legislation that would codify access to IVF treatments across the country. Following a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling, the bill finds itself at the center of debate in the nation's capital.

Kevin Dellicker, Ryan Mackenzie and Maria Montero pitched their candidacies for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District during a taped debate Wednesday. The 'Business Matters' episode will air on WFMZ Monday.

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney painted former President Donald Trump as an existential threat to American democracy during an hour-long lecture at Lehigh University Tuesday evening.

Lafayette College officials are preparing to host the U.S. vice presidential debate Sept. 25. Two watch parties are in the works, and the school is already seeking volunteers to help with the festivities.

A video clip showing auditor general candidate Malcolm Kenyatta telling a voter his Lehigh Valley-based opponent Mark Pinsley of not caring about Black people is circulating online, raising questions about the campaign.

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WLVR News Director Jen Rehill talks with journalists Tom Shortell and Micaela Hood.

Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta declined to discuss complaints about Taiba Sultana's petitions for state representative, saying he did not want to interfere with any potential investigation.

Both the senator and the candidate believe Pennsylvania will play a pivotal role in the 2022 midterm election.

A political scientist suggests the Texas senator may be scouting fertile ground toward a higher office.

Commonwealth Court may have to step in.

Cruz is set to endorse U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick in an appearance in Lehigh County.

Trump hinted that vote counters could make a difference in an election's outcome.

John Fielding's right wing posts could affect how he does his job, some fear.

Ideally, maps must be completed by Jan. 24 for the May primary election to proceed smoothly.

'Bad trade deals shuttered Pennsylvania factories,' the ad says as Oz stands on the redeveloped SteelStacks site.

The proposed congressional redistricting map passed along party lines. Gov. Tom Wolf is not happy with the maps.

The proposed changes would not affect the redistricting taking place now.

The Republican from Franklin County, Pa., has pushed to overturn the 2020 presidential election

The debate featured 13 candidates who want to be the next governor of Pennsylvania.