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Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 22, 2026

Democrats in Allegheny County Pass Historic Paid Family Leave Legislation

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 21, 2026

Acton Campaign, Republicans Blast Ramaswamy for New Ad

The Republican used the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent to try and win over Ohio voters

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Democrats Have a Chance for a Trifecta in State Government

Gov. Josh Shapiro is using his profile — and his fundraising — to give his party the edge

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 17, 2026

Ohio Early Voting Outpaces 2022 Midterms in First Week

Ohio voters had cast 194,841 early ballots in person after one week

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 15, 2026

Obama to Campaign in Ohio for Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton

The former president isn't on the campaign trail much anymore, but he won Ohio in 2008 and 2012

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 14, 2026

In 2nd Georgia Senate Debate, Ossoff Says He Won't Run for President in 2028

The popular senator committed to serving a full six-year term if he wins in November

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 13, 2026

ActBlue Fundraising Shows Small Dollar Donors Are Still Making a Difference

More than 3 million unique donors donated to Democratic candidates and causes in the past 3 months

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 9, 2026

Ossoff, Rogers Trade Barbs in Georgia Senate Debate

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 7, 2026

Democratic Challengers Flex Their Working-Class Roots in the Midterms

“At the end of the day, party labels matter, and positions matter, gas prices matter."

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 6, 2026

Summer Lee Says Dems Need Boldness, Bravery If They Win Control of Congress

"We are in this affordability crisis because of policies that the Trump administration has made."

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 5, 2026

Talarico's Education Plan Draws From His Experience as a Teacher in a Low-Income Texas School District

"We need an experienced fighter for public education in the halls of power in Washington DC.”

Kim Lyons · Reporter · October 4, 2026

Raskin Opens Investigation into Big Tech's Use of NDAs

Companies are using non-disclosure agreements to stop local governments from providing information about data centers

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 30, 2026

Democrat Justin Wagner Is Running in a Red Western Pa. District. But He Has Plans.

Wagner says the top concerns he hears on the trail have to do with affordability, like the rising costs of food, rents, energy and gas prices.

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 28, 2026

Pa. Dems Back County Push for First-in-the-Nation Paid Parental Leave

Reps. Lee and Deluzio joined Allegheny County leadership to push for a mandatory 12 week leave policy in the county

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 24, 2026

Why Ohio May Be the Midterms' Surprise Swing State

A unique set of factors and eight figure ad buys could push the Buckeye State back into play

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 23, 2026

Retiring Democratic Congressman Endorses GOP Colleague

In recent weeks, Rep. Golden (ME-02) has bucked his party multiple times

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 20, 2026

VP Harris to Campaign With El-Sayed This Week

Michigan is one of the few competitive Senate seats that Democrats are trying to hold onto this cycle

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 17, 2026

Gov. Shapiro Says He's Not an AI "Doomer," Rejects All-or-Nothing Approach to the Technology

The potential 2028 contender gave a high-profile speech laying out his views on AI at an event in Pittsburgh

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 16, 2026

Obama Has Advice for Democrats About AI

"I would have a very clear plan," the former president said.

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 13, 2026

As Midterms Loom, Gallup Finds More Americans Lean Toward Democrats

31% of those polled identified as Democrats compared to 25% as Republicans

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 9, 2026

Cognetti Has a Plan to Take on Corruption in Washington Like She Has As Scranton’s Mayor

“We can’t lower costs or expand access to health care if our politicians are too focused on serving themselves”

Kim Lyons · Reporter · September 5, 2026

After Signing Executive Order Limiting Data Centers, Gov. Shapiro Looks for Companies that "Give a Damn About the Community"

Shapiro made the comment on a CNBC appearance touting a Chobani investment in Pennsylvania

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