Tom Shortell
Politics ReporterI cover all things politics for LehighValleyNews.com. As veteran reporter of the region, I previously covered the Slate Belt, Northampton County, Lehigh County and local courts during stints at the area’s two newspapers. I also penned the popular Road Warrior column at The Morning Call, keeping readers up to speed on transportation news. I graduated from St. Bonaventure University and have yet to find a pun I don't like. I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Contact me at toms@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8209.
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El ejecutivo de Lehigh County, Josh Siegel, juró su cargo en Cumberland Gardens y priorizó la vivienda asequible ante el alza de costos y la crisis habitacional en Lehigh Valley. -
Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel took the oath of office at the Cumberland Gardens public housing complex. Siegel has made affordable housing a priority for his administration at a time when Americans grapple with rising costs and the Lehigh Valley faces a housing crisis.
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Venezolanos de Lehigh Valley celebran la caída de Maduro mientras persisten dudas sobre el liderazgoEl representante de Estados Unidos Ryan Mackenzie, republicano del Lehigh Valley, elogió la orden del presidente Donald Trump de destituir al presidente venezolano Nicolas Maduro y extraditarlo a Estados Unidos para que enfrente cargos por narcotráfico.
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Julian Guridy se enfrentará a Bob Smith en la contienda para completar el período del exrepresentante estatal Josh Siegel.
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U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, hailed President Donald Trump's order to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power and extradite him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
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Julian Guridy will face Bob Smith in the race to fill former state Rep. Josh Siegel's term.
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Democrat Julian Guridy, an aide to state Sen. Nick Miller, is viewed as the favorite to land the party's nomination for the upcoming 22nd House District special election. Allentown Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach, precinct committee person Erlinda Aguilar and Lewis Shupe are also seeking the nomination.
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Aunque el ciclo político puede cambiar rápido, hay historias claras rumbo a 2026, incluida la carrera al Congreso de Lehigh Valley.
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While the political news cycle can change on a dime, some clear stories appear in store for 2026, including the Lehigh Valley's congressional race.
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El gobierno de Trump demandó a varios estados, incluido Pennsylvania, alegando que obstaculizan esfuerzos para garantizar elecciones libres y justas.
