Politics
Heated Senate District 16 debate focuses on taxes, records
Republican incumbent Jarrett Coleman and Democratic challenger Mark Pinsley will have a rematch of their 2022 race to represent parts of Bucks and Lehigh counties.
Tom Shortell
Northampton County, Pa.Tom is a veteran Lehigh Valley journalist with a focus on the region's politics. He doubles as host, writer and producer of the Lehigh Valley Political Pulse podcast. Contact him at TomS@LehighValleyNews.com or 610-984-8209.
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political pulse
Political Pulse: An Election Day 2026 preview
Lehigh Valley voters have some consequential choices that could flip control of the U.S. House and the General Assembly.
Elections
Tuesday's mail-in ballot deadline looms for PA voters
The most recent data shows Democrats are embracing the voting method compared to registered Republicans both statewide and in the Lehigh Valley.
Politics
Political Pulse: Debating Bob Brooks' debate decision
Democratic candidate Bob Brooks cancelled the only debate for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. The decision exposed the pros and cons of the format for candidates.
Allentown
Future of Lehigh County Board of Elections heads to the voters
The proposal before voters would expand the Lehigh County election board and offer a seat to an unaffiliated voter.