Category: Politics
Pennsylvanians Reminded to Register to Vote by May 3 for Primary Election
HARRISBURG, Pa. – With the May 18 municipal primary election fast approaching, Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid reminds eligible Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote is May 3.
Franklin City Councilman Christian Marshall Seeking Republican Nomination for City Council Position
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin City Councilman Christian Marshall will seek a Republican nomination in the May primary election for an at-large city council position.
Clarion Co. Republican Committee Votes to Censure Toomey for “Actions Against Trump and Party”
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion County Republican Committee met Tuesday night and voted unanimously to censure Senator Pat Toomey for “his actions against the Republican Party and former President Donald J. Trump.”
James Dismayed by Wolf’s Misplaced Priorities as PA Struggles
SENECA, Pa. – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding his budget priorities after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address via a pre-recorded video on Wednesday:
James Reappointed to Serve on House Appropriations Committee
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) has again been named a member of the House Appropriations Committee by House Republican Leadership. The upcoming fiscal year will be his fifth serving in that capacity.
Pennsylvania: ‘Red is Becoming Redder and Blue is Becoming Bluer’ -Kevan Yenerall
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Joe Biden’s apparent win in Pennsylvania for President of the United States was the result of the influx of more voters than in 2016 and change in allegiances in the suburbs, according to Dr. Kevan Yenerall, a political science professor at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (pictured above).
Oberlander Elected to Full Term as House Majority Whip
HARRISBURG, Pa. – During caucus leadership elections on Tuesday, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was selected as House Majority Whip for the 2021-22 legislative session. This is the third-highest leadership position in the House Republican Caucus.
Local Officials Optimistic Over Voter Turnout, Mail-In Process
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Most local officials in our area were optimistic on Tuesday afternoon regarding how long it may take to count the record number of mail-in ballots for this election.
Three Incumbents Win New State House Terms in Local Region
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Three incumbents from the Pennsylvania House won re-election for additional two-year terms on Tuesday.
Republican Incumbents Retain U.S. House Seats
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Incumbent Republican congressmen Glenn “G.T.” Thompson and Mike Kelly both won re-election to the U.S. House on Tuesday.
