News · PA
Pennsylvania House passes bill to end closed primaries
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the state House, but Pennsylvania’s primary election rules have not changed yet.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Pennsylvania
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Pennsylvania, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · PA
Ryan’s Law clears Pennsylvania Senate committee
Health careThe proposal would let terminally ill patients use medical marijuana in health care facilities.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania senator proposes rules for hemp THC products
Foreign policyThe bill would set age limits and testing requirements for hemp products containing THC in Pennsylvania.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania senator outlines hemp cannabinoid rules
Elections and votingThe plan would restrict hemp cannabinoid sales to adults 21 and older while adding testing and registration requirements.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · PA
Philadelphia Council calls for ban on Flock cameras
Elections and votingCity Council approved a resolution demanding that Philadelphia ban Flock cameras, putting the issue before city officials for further action.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Carol Obando-derstine in Pennsylvania
Elections and votingDemocrat Carol Obando-derstine is running in the contested 2026 general election for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania sues TikTok and Snapchat over child safety
Elections and votingAttorney General Dave Sunday says the platforms mislead users about addictive features, disappearing content and children's exposure to adult material.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Race preview · PA
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2026?
Elections and votingSeven candidates across three party labels are running in Pennsylvania’s contested U.S. Senate race, set for Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Jason Cass, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 10th
Elections and votingJason Cass is one of 11 candidates in Pennsylvania’s contested 10th District U.S. House race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Morgan Cephas in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District
Elections and votingMorgan Cephas is a Democrat running for U.S. House in PA-3 in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 5, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Aiden Alexander Gonzalez in PA-7
Elections and votingDemocrat Aiden Alexander Gonzalez is among 10 candidates listed in Pennsylvania’s contested 2026 race for U.S. House District 7.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Cole Carter in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Cole Carter is among 19 candidates listed for Pennsylvania’s contested 3rd Congressional District race in 2026.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Bob Brooks in Pennsylvania’s 7th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Bob Brooks is among 10 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskAug 28, 2026
News · PA
Poll: Pa. Republicans view Fetterman more favorably
Foreign policyThe poll places John Fetterman ahead of a Republican senator on favorability among Pennsylvania Republicans, The Hill reported.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskAug 25, 2026